Henri Dutilleux

French composer
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Henri Dutilleux

Summary

Henri Dutilleux is a human[1]. Born in Angers[2], he… he was born on January 22, 1916[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 22, 2013[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], and film score composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (471 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henri Dutilleux was born in Angers[2].
  • Henri Dutilleux died in Paris[4].
  • Henri Dutilleux passed away in 4th arrondissement of Paris[10].
  • Henri Dutilleux was born on January 22, 1916[3].
  • Henri Dutilleux died on May 22, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].
  • Henri Dutilleux was married to Geneviève Joy[12].
  • Henri Dutilleux held citizenship in France[13].
  • Henri Dutilleux worked as a composer[6].
  • Henri Dutilleux's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Henri Dutilleux worked as a film score composer[8].
  • Henri Dutilleux was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[14].
  • Henri Dutilleux was employed by École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[15].
  • Henri Dutilleux's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[16].
  • Henri Dutilleux was educated at Regional Conservatoire of Douai[17].
  • A notable student of Henri Dutilleux was André Jorrand[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Dutilleux is Sonate for piano[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Henri Dutilleux is Petit air à dormir debout[20].
  • Henri Dutilleux received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Henri Dutilleux received the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[22].
  • Henri Dutilleux received the Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles[23].
  • Henri Dutilleux received the Praemium Imperiale[24].
  • Henri Dutilleux received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[25].
  • Henri Dutilleux received the Maurice Ravel Prize[26].
  • Henri Dutilleux was a member of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[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: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1916-01-22[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2013-05-22[31]

  • Genre(s): classical[32]

  • Community tags: classical, composer, french, french composer[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: ee79471f-3ae5-426e-a469-d9f2aa312986[34]

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Origins and Family

Born in Angers[2], Henri Dutilleux… he was born on January 22, 1916[3].

Education

Educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16], a grande école[35], in France[36], founded in 1795[37], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[38] and Regional Conservatoire of Douai[17], a conservatories with regional coverage[39], in France[40]. Studied under Noël Gallon[41], an organist[42], 1891–1966[43], of France[44], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[45] and Maurice Emmanuel[46], a composer[47], 1862–1938[48], of France[49], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], and film score composer[8]. Employers include Conservatoire de Paris[14], a grande école[51], in France[52], founded in 1795[53], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[54] and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[15], a college of music[55], in France[56], founded in 1919[57], headquartered in Paris[58]. A notable student of Henri Dutilleux was André Jorrand[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Sonate for piano[19], a musical work/composition[59] and Petit air à dormir debout[20], a musical work/composition[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[61], in France[62]; Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[22], an award[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1972[65]; Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles[23]; Praemium Imperiale[24], an international award[66], founded in 1988[67]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[25], a class of award[68], in United Kingdom[69], founded in 1871[70]; and Maurice Ravel Prize[26], an award[71], founded in 1971[72].

Personal Life

Henri Dutilleux was married to Geneviève Joy[12].

Death and Burial

Henri Dutilleux died on May 22, 2013[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[73], in France[74], founded in -0300[75] and 4th arrondissement of Paris[10], a municipal arrondissement of France[76], in France[77], founded in 1860[78]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Henri Dutilleux ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (471 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

FAQs

Where was Henri Dutilleux born?

Born in Angers[2], Henri Dutilleux…

Where did Henri Dutilleux die?

Henri Dutilleux died in Paris[4].

Who was Henri Dutilleux married to?

Henri Dutilleux's spouses include Geneviève Joy[12].

What did Henri Dutilleux do for work?

Henri Dutilleux worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], and film score composer[8].

Where did Henri Dutilleux go to school?

Henri Dutilleux was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16] and Regional Conservatoire of Douai[17].

What awards did Henri Dutilleux receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[22], Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles[23], and Praemium Imperiale[24].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [79] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [80] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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