George Szell
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Summary
George Szell was born on June 7, 1897[1], in Budapest[2]. He died on July 30, 1970[3], in Cleveland[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], classical pianist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], and music arranger[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,426 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington Memorial Park[11]
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[12], United States[13], Germany[14]
- Occupation: director[15], pianist[16], musician[17]
- Position held: professor[18]
- Employer: The New School[19], Hanns Eisler Music School Berlin[20]
- Educated at: University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[21], University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[22]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Laurel Leaf Award[25]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Genre: classical music[28]
- Record label: Epic Records[29], His Master's Voice[30]
- Commons category: George Szell[31]
- Cause of death: multiple myeloma[32]
- Given name: George[33], György[34]
- Student of: Richard Robert[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Instrument: piano[37]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[39]
- Name in native language: George Szell[40]
Why It Matters
George Szell has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was George Szell born?
George Szell's place of birth was Budapest[2].
Where did George Szell die?
George Szell died in Cleveland[4].
What did George Szell do for work?
George Szell worked as a conductor[5], classical pianist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], and music arranger[9].
Where did George Szell go to school?
George Szell was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[21] and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[22].
What awards did George Szell receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], and Laurel Leaf Award[25].