Ida Kavafian

American violinist
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Ida Kavafian

Summary

Ida Kavafian is a human[1]. She was born in Istanbul[2]. She was born on October 29, 1952[3]. She worked as a violinist[4]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #6,630 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Born in Istanbul[2], Ida Kavafian…
  • Ida Kavafian was born on October 29, 1952[3].
  • Ida Kavafian was married to Steven Tenenbom[6].
  • Ida Kavafian held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Ida Kavafian worked as a violinist[4].
  • Ida Kavafian was employed by Curtis Institute of Music[8].
  • Among Ida Kavafian's employers was Bard College Conservatory of Music[9].
  • Ida Kavafian was employed by Juilliard School[10].
  • Ida Kavafian's education included a stint at Juilliard School[11].
  • Ida Kavafian was educated at Professional Children's School[12].
  • Ida Kavafian's education included a stint at Interlochen Center for the Arts[13].
  • Ida Kavafian received the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching[14].
  • Ida Kavafian was a member of Tashi Quartet[15].
  • Ida Kavafian is recorded as female[16].
  • Ida Kavafian's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ida Kavafian's given name is recorded as Ida[18].
  • Ida Kavafian's instrument is recorded as violin[19].
  • Ida Kavafian's instrument is recorded as viola[20].
  • Ida Kavafian's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Armenian[21].
  • Ida Kavafian's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Ida Kavafian's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'hyw', 'text': 'Այտա Գավաֆեան'}[23].
  • Ida Kavafian's sibling is recorded as Ani Kavafian[24].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[25]

  • Country: TR[26]

  • Began / founded: 1952-10-29[27]

  • Community tags: violinist, violist[28]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 0478a40d-6360-4c69-b5fd-1e618206fe54[29]

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Origins and Family

Born in Istanbul[2], Ida Kavafian… she was born on October 29, 1952[3].

Education

Educated at Juilliard School[11], a conservatory[30], in United States[31], founded in 1905[32], headquartered in New York City[33]; Professional Children's School[12], a school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1914[36]; and Interlochen Center for the Arts[13], a boarding school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1928[39].

Career and Affiliations

Ida Kavafian worked as a violinist[4]. Employers include Curtis Institute of Music[8], a conservatory[40], in United States[41], founded in 1924[42]; Bard College Conservatory of Music[9], a conservatory[43], in United States[44], founded in 2005[45]; and Juilliard School[10], a conservatory[46], in United States[47], founded in 1905[48], headquartered in New York City[49].

Recognition

Ida Kavafian received the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching[14].

Personal Life

Among Ida Kavafian's spouses was Steven Tenenbom[6].

Why It Matters

Ida Kavafian ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #6,630 of 1,000,298).[5] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was Ida Kavafian born?

Ida Kavafian was born in Istanbul[2].

Who was Ida Kavafian married to?

Ida Kavafian's spouses include Steven Tenenbom[6].

What did Ida Kavafian do for work?

Ida Kavafian worked as violinist[4].

Where did Ida Kavafian go to school?

Ida Kavafian was educated at Juilliard School[11], Professional Children's School[12], and Interlochen Center for the Arts[13].

What awards did Ida Kavafian receive?

Honors received include Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching[14].

References

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  1. [25] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Juilliard School, Professional Children's School, Interlochen Center for the Arts
    Place of birth Istanbul
    Languages spoken, written or signed Armenian, English
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