Kenneth Perkins

Canadian violinist and music educator
Person human Q113311849
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Kenneth Perkins

Summary

Kenneth Perkins is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brockville[2]. He was born on July 8, 1935[3]. He passed away in Hartington[4]. He died on August 3, 2000[5]. He worked as a violinist[6], university teacher[7], and music teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Kenneth Perkins's place of birth was Brockville[2].
  • Kenneth Perkins died in Hartington[4].
  • Kenneth Perkins was born on July 8, 1935[3].
  • Kenneth Perkins died on August 3, 2000[5].
  • Kenneth Perkins held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • Kenneth Perkins worked as a violinist[6].
  • Kenneth Perkins worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Kenneth Perkins worked as a music teacher[8].
  • Among Kenneth Perkins's employers was Queen's University[10].
  • Kenneth Perkins received the Member of the Order of Canada[11].
  • Kenneth Perkins was a member of Orford String Quartet[12].
  • Kenneth Perkins was a member of Montreal Symphony Orchestra[13].
  • Kenneth Perkins is recorded as male[14].
  • Kenneth Perkins's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Kenneth Perkins's genre is classical music[16].
  • The cause of death was cancer[17].
  • Kenneth Perkins's residence is recorded as Toronto[18].
  • Kenneth Perkins's residence is recorded as Calgary[19].
  • Kenneth Perkins's residence is recorded as Kingston[20].
  • Kenneth Perkins's residence is recorded as Hartington[21].
  • Kenneth Perkins's family name is recorded as Perkins[22].
  • Kenneth Perkins's given name is recorded as Kenneth[23].
  • Kenneth Perkins's given name is recorded as J.[24].
  • Kenneth Perkins studied under Clayton Hare[25].
  • Kenneth Perkins studied under Ivan Galamian[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brockville[2], Kenneth Perkins… he was born on July 8, 1935[3].

Education

Studied under Clayton Hare[25], a conductor[27], 1909–2001[28], of Canada[29]; Ivan Galamian[26], a violinist[30], 1903–1981[31], of Iran[32]; and Lorand Fenyves[33], a classical violinist[34], 1918–2004[35], of Hungary[36], awarded the Commander Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include violinist[6], university teacher[7], and music teacher[8]. Kenneth Perkins was employed by Queen's University[10].

Recognition

Kenneth Perkins received the Member of the Order of Canada[11].

Death and Burial

Kenneth Perkins died on August 3, 2000[5]. He died in Hartington[4]. The cause of death was cancer[17].

FAQs

Where was Kenneth Perkins born?

Kenneth Perkins was born in Brockville[2].

Where did Kenneth Perkins die?

Kenneth Perkins died in Hartington[4].

What did Kenneth Perkins do for work?

Kenneth Perkins worked as violinist[6], university teacher[7], and music teacher[8].

What awards did Kenneth Perkins receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of Canada[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Order of Canada recipients database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Order of Canada recipients database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Order of Canada recipients database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Order of Canada recipients database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . AllMusic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Order of Canada recipients database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Order of Canada recipients database. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Rate Your Music. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Rate Your Music. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Order of Canada recipients database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Order of Canada recipients database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Order of Canada recipients database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [33] . Legacy.com. Retrieved . legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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