Grigory Sokolov

Russian pianist
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Grigory Sokolov

Summary

Grigory Sokolov is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on April 18, 1950[3]. He worked as a pianist[4] and music educator[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,204 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Grigory Sokolov…
  • Grigory Sokolov was born on April 18, 1950[3].
  • Grigory Sokolov held citizenship in Russia[7].
  • Grigory Sokolov held citizenship in Spain[8].
  • Grigory Sokolov held citizenship in Soviet Union[9].
  • Grigory Sokolov's professions included pianist[4].
  • Grigory Sokolov worked as a music educator[5].
  • Grigory Sokolov's field of work was music[10].
  • Among Grigory Sokolov's employers was Saint Petersburg Conservatory[11].
  • Grigory Sokolov was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[12].
  • Grigory Sokolov received the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[13].
  • Grigory Sokolov received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[14].
  • Grigory Sokolov received the Prize Franco Abbiati Italian Music[15].
  • Grigory Sokolov received the Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year[16].
  • Grigory Sokolov is recorded as male[17].
  • Grigory Sokolov's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Grigory Sokolov's genre is classical music[19].
  • Grigory Sokolov's Commons category is recorded as Grigory Sokolov[20].
  • Grigory Sokolov's residence is recorded as Q492744[21].
  • Grigory Sokolov's family name is recorded as Sokolov[22].
  • Grigory Sokolov's given name is recorded as Grigory[23].
  • Grigory Sokolov's given name is recorded as Grigory[24].
  • Grigory Sokolov's official website is recorded as https://www.grigory-sokolov.net/[25].
  • Grigory Sokolov's instrument is recorded as piano[26].
  • Grigory Sokolov's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: RU[29]

  • Began / founded: 1950-04-18[30]

  • Genre(s): classical[31]

  • Community tags: classical, pianist, russian pianist[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 1928a9f4-7ce0-4c68-855c-85410c5d06a7[33]

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Origins and Family

Grigory Sokolov was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on April 18, 1950[3].

Education

Grigory Sokolov's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[4] and music educator[5]. Grigory Sokolov's field of work was music[10]. He was employed by Saint Petersburg Conservatory[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Merited Artist of the RSFSR[13], a title of honor[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1931[36]; People's Artist of the RSFSR[14], an official honorary title of RSFSR[37], in Soviet Union[38], founded in 1931[39]; Prize Franco Abbiati Italian Music[15], a music award[40], in Italy[41], founded in 1980[42]; and Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year[16].

Why It Matters

Grigory Sokolov ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,204 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Grigory Sokolov born?

Grigory Sokolov was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

What did Grigory Sokolov do for work?

Grigory Sokolov worked as pianist[4] and music educator[5].

Where did Grigory Sokolov go to school?

Grigory Sokolov was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[12].

What awards did Grigory Sokolov receive?

Honors received include Merited Artist of the RSFSR[13], People's Artist of the RSFSR[14], Prize Franco Abbiati Italian Music[15], and Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . europapress.es. Retrieved . europapress.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . revistaelduende.com. revistaelduende.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [33] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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