Georges Enescou
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Summary
Georges Enescou was born on August 19, 1881[1], in George Enescu[2]. He died on May 4, 1955[3], in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a composer[5], violinist[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,356 views/month, #6,956 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Liveni[11]
- Place of death: Paris[12]
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[13], Grave of Enesco[14]
- Spouse: Marie Cantacuzène[15]
- Country of citizenship: Romania[16], France[17]
- Occupation: university teacher[18], musicologist[19], politician[20], statesperson[21], teacher[22]
- Position held: member of the Senate of Romania[23], member of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania[24]
- Employer: Conservatoire de Paris[25], École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[26], Accademia Musicale Chigiana[27], George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra[28], New York Philharmonic[29], BBC Symphony Orchestra[30]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[31], University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[32]
- Student: Marius Constant[33], Yehudi Menuhin[34], Christian Ferras[35], Ivry Gitlis[36], Arthur Grumiaux[37], Serge Blanc[38], Ștefan Gheorghiu[39], Sidney Harth[40]
- Notable work: Octet[41], Romanian Rhapsody No. 1[42], Poeme roumain[43], Œdipe[44], Violin Sonata No. 3[45], Suite villageoise d'Enesco[46], Chamber Symphony[47]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[48]
- Member of: Romanian Academy[49]
- Sex or gender: male[50]
- Member of political party: National Renaissance Front[51], People's Democratic Front (Romania)[52]
- Genre: opera[53], symphony[54], chamber music[55], piano[56]
- Record label: Electrecord[57], His Master's Voice[58], Decca[59]
- Commons category: George Enescu[60]
- Family name: Enescu[61]
- Given name: George[62]
Product Details
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Type: Person[63]
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Country: RO[64]
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Began / founded: 1881-08-19[65]
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Ended / dissolved: 1955-05-04[66]
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Genre(s): classical, modern classical, opera[67]
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Community tags: classical, composer, european, modern classical, opera, romanian, romanian composer[68]
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MusicBrainz ID: 30f53666-aa3b-44c1-80c1-4d09929e28e8[69]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Georges Enescou include George Enescu International Competition[70], Bacău International Airport[71], George Enescu Festival[72], George Enescu University of Arts of Iași[73], and George Enescu[74].
Why It Matters
Georges Enescou has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
Entities named for him include George Enescu International Competition[70], Bacău International Airport[71], George Enescu Festival[72], George Enescu University of Arts of Iași[73], and George Enescu[74].
FAQs
Where was Georges Enescou born?
Georges Enescou's place of birth was George Enescu[2].
Where did Georges Enescou die?
Georges Enescou passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who was Georges Enescou married to?
Georges Enescou's spouses include Marie Cantacuzène[15].
What did Georges Enescou do for work?
Georges Enescou worked as a composer[5], violinist[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], and music educator[9].
Where did Georges Enescou go to school?
Georges Enescou was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[31] and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[32].
What awards did Georges Enescou receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[48].