Hermann Levi

German conductor, composer and royal Bavarian general music director (1839-1900)
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Hermann Levi

Summary

Hermann Levi is a human[1]. He was born in Giessen[2]. He was born on November 7, 1839[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on May 13, 1900[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], and pianist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Levi's place of birth was Giessen[2].
  • Hermann Levi passed away in Munich[4].
  • Hermann Levi was born on November 7, 1839[3].
  • Hermann Levi died on May 13, 1900[5].
  • Burial took place at Garmisch-Partenkirchen[10].
  • Hermann Levi's father was Benedikt Levi[11].
  • Among Hermann Levi's spouses was Mary Balling[12].
  • Hermann Levi held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[13].
  • Hermann Levi worked as a conductor[6].
  • Hermann Levi's professions included composer[7].
  • Hermann Levi's professions included pianist[8].
  • Hermann Levi held the position of music director[14].
  • Hermann Levi held the position of chapelmaster[15].
  • Hermann Levi held the position of chapelmaster[16].
  • Hermann Levi held the position of chapelmaster[17].
  • Hermann Levi held the position of general music director[18].
  • Hermann Levi held the position of court chapel master[19].
  • Hermann Levi's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[20].
  • Hermann Levi's religion is recorded as Judaism[21].
  • Hermann Levi is recorded as male[22].
  • Hermann Levi's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Hermann Levi's genre is classical music[24].
  • Hermann Levi's genre is opera[25].
  • Hermann Levi's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Levi[26].
  • Hermann Levi's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Giessen[2], Hermann Levi… he was born on November 7, 1839[3]. His father was Benedikt Levi[11].

Education

Hermann Levi's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[20]. He studied under Vinzenz Lachner[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], and pianist[8]. Positions held include music director[14], a musical profession[29]; chapelmaster[15], a position[30]; general music director[18], a profession[31]; and court chapel master[19], a title of authority[32].

Personal Life

Among Hermann Levi's spouses was Mary Balling[12]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[21].

Death and Burial

Hermann Levi died on May 13, 1900[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He is buried at Garmisch-Partenkirchen[10].

Why It Matters

Hermann Levi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Levi born?

Born in Giessen[2], Hermann Levi…

Where did Hermann Levi die?

Hermann Levi died in Munich[4].

Who were Hermann Levi's parents?

Hermann Levi's father was Benedikt Levi[11].

Who was Hermann Levi married to?

Hermann Levi's spouses include Mary Balling[12].

What did Hermann Levi do for work?

Hermann Levi worked as conductor[6], composer[7], and pianist[8].

Where did Hermann Levi go to school?

Hermann Levi was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . opacplus.bsb-muenchen.de. opacplus.bsb-muenchen.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Documentation files at SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts
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    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Riemann's Music Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition +1
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