Gardner Read

American composer (1913-2005)
Person human Q462151
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Gardner Read

Summary

Gardner Read is a human[1]. His place of birth was Evanston[2]. He was born on January 2, 1913[3]. He died in Massachusetts[4]. He died on November 10, 2005[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gardner Read's place of birth was Evanston[2].
  • Gardner Read passed away in Massachusetts[4].
  • Gardner Read was born on January 2, 1913[3].
  • Gardner Read died on November 10, 2005[5].
  • Gardner Read died on October 10, 2005[11].
  • Gardner Read held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Gardner Read worked as a composer[6].
  • Gardner Read's professions included conductor[7].
  • Gardner Read's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Gardner Read's professions included music educator[9].
  • Gardner Read was employed by Boston University[13].
  • Among Gardner Read's employers was University of Missouri–Kansas City[14].
  • Gardner Read was educated at Northwestern University[15].
  • Gardner Read's education included a stint at Eastman School of Music[16].
  • Gardner Read's education included a stint at Bienen School of Music[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Gardner Read is Q2212945[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Gardner Read is Symphony No. 4[19].
  • Gardner Read is recorded as male[20].
  • Gardner Read's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gardner Read's genre is opera[22].
  • Gardner Read's genre is symphony[23].
  • Gardner Read's archives at is recorded as Library of Congress Music Division[24].
  • Gardner Read's family name is recorded as Read[25].
  • Gardner Read's given name is recorded as Gardner[26].
  • Gardner Read's instrument is recorded as organ[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Evanston[2], Gardner Read… he was born on January 2, 1913[3].

Education

Educated at Northwestern University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1851[30], headquartered in Evanston[31]; Eastman School of Music[16], a conservatory[32], in United States[33], founded in 1921[34]; and Bienen School of Music[17], a conservatory[35], in United States[36], founded in 1895[37], headquartered in Evanston[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], and music educator[9]. Employers include Boston University[13], a research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1869[41], headquartered in Boston[42] and University of Missouri–Kansas City[14], a public university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1933[45].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q2212945[18], a musical work/composition[46] and Symphony No. 4[19], a musical work/composition[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 10, 2005[5] and October 10, 2005[11]. Gardner Read died in Massachusetts[4].

Why It Matters

Gardner Read ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48]

FAQs

Where was Gardner Read born?

Gardner Read's place of birth was Evanston[2].

Where did Gardner Read die?

Gardner Read died in Massachusetts[4].

What did Gardner Read do for work?

Gardner Read worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], and music educator[9].

Where did Gardner Read go to school?

Gardner Read was educated at Northwestern University[15], Eastman School of Music[16], and Bienen School of Music[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . Library of Congress Control Number. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Q2212945, Symphony No. 4
    Given name Gardner
    Family name Read
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries
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