Fartein Valen
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Summary
Fartein Valen was born on August 25, 1887[1], in Stavanger[2]. He died on December 14, 1952[3], in Haugesund Municipality[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], and music theorist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 15, 1887[9]
- Father: Arne Farteinsen Valen[10]
- Mother: Dorthea Valen[11]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[12]
- Employer: University of Oslo[13]
- Educated at: Oslo Conservatory of Music[14], University of Oslo[15], Stavanger Cathedral School[16]
- Student: Sven-Eric Johanson[17]
- Award received: Stavanger Aftenblads kulturpris[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: symphony[20]
- Commons category: Fartein Valen[21]
- Family name: Valen[22]
- Given name: Fartein[23]
- Instrument: organ[24]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[25], Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[27]
Why It Matters
Fartein Valen has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Fartein Valen born?
Fartein Valen was born in Stavanger[2].
Where did Fartein Valen die?
Fartein Valen passed away in Haugesund Municipality[4].
Who were Fartein Valen's parents?
Fartein Valen's father was Arne Farteinsen Valen[10]. Fartein Valen's mother was Dorthea Valen[11].
What did Fartein Valen do for work?
Fartein Valen worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], and music theorist[7].
Where did Fartein Valen go to school?
Fartein Valen was educated at Oslo Conservatory of Music[14], University of Oslo[15], and Stavanger Cathedral School[16].
What awards did Fartein Valen receive?
Honors received include Stavanger Aftenblads kulturpris[18].