Henri Büsser

French composer and conductor (1872—1973)
Person human Q661582
Henri Büsser
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Henri Büsser

Summary

Henri Büsser is a human[1]. Born in Toulouse[2], he… he was born on January 16, 1872[3]. He passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on December 30, 1973[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henri Büsser was born in Toulouse[2].
  • Henri Büsser passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Henri Büsser was born on January 16, 1872[3].
  • Henri Büsser died on December 30, 1973[5].
  • Henri Büsser is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[12].
  • Henri Büsser held citizenship in France[13].
  • Henri Büsser's professions included composer[6].
  • Henri Büsser worked as an organist[7].
  • Henri Büsser's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Henri Büsser worked as a music educator[9].
  • Henri Büsser worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Henri Büsser's professions included conductor[14].
  • Henri Büsser was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[15].
  • Henri Büsser was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16].
  • Henri Büsser was educated at Toulouse Regional Conservatory[17].
  • A notable student of Henri Büsser was Éliane Richepin[18].
  • A notable student of Henri Büsser was Pierre Villette[19].
  • A notable student of Henri Büsser was René Challan[20].
  • A notable student of Henri Büsser was Antoine Reboulot[21].
  • A notable student of Henri Büsser was Rena Kyriakou[22].
  • Henri Büsser received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Henri Büsser received the Prix de Rome[24].
  • Henri Büsser received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Henri Büsser received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Henri Büsser received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1872-01-16[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1973-12-30[31]

  • Community tags: french composer, organist[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 6c5964ec-812a-4a6b-bfcf-ea65c45bf8c3[33]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Toulouse[2], Henri Büsser… he was born on January 16, 1872[3].

Education

Educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16], a grande école[34], in France[35], founded in 1795[36], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[37] and Toulouse Regional Conservatory[17], a school building[38], in France[39], founded in 1820[40], headquartered in Toulouse[41]. Studied under César Franck[42], a composer[43], 1822–1890[44], of United Kingdom of the Netherlands[45], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[46]; Aloys Kunc[47], a composer[48], 1832–1895[49], of France[50]; Charles-Marie Widor[51], a classical composer[52], 1844–1937[53], of France[54], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[55]; Ernest Guiraud[56]; and Charles Gounod[57].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], university teacher[10], and conductor[14]. Henri Büsser was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[15]. Notable students include Éliane Richepin[18], a pianist[58], 1910–1999[59], of France[60]; Pierre Villette[19], a composer[61], 1926–1998[62], of France[63], awarded the Prix de Rome[64]; René Challan[20], a composer[65], 1910–1978[66], of France[67], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[68]; Antoine Reboulot[21], an organist[69], 1914–2002[70], of France[71], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[72]; and Rena Kyriakou[22], a pianist[73], 1917–1994[74], of Kingdom of Greece[75], awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[76], specialised in piano performance[77].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[78], in France[79]; Prix de Rome[24], an award[80], in France[81], founded in 1663[82]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[83], in France[84]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[85], in France[86]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[87], in France[88]; and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[89], a grade of an order[90], founded in 1955[91].

Death and Burial

Henri Büsser died on December 30, 1973[5]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Henri Büsser ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[92] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[93]

FAQs

Where was Henri Büsser born?

Henri Büsser was born in Toulouse[2].

Where did Henri Büsser die?

Henri Büsser passed away in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Henri Büsser do for work?

Henri Büsser worked as composer[6], organist[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Henri Büsser go to school?

Henri Büsser was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16] and Toulouse Regional Conservatory[17].

What awards did Henri Büsser receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], Prix de Rome[24], Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].

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