Kurt Atterberg

Swedish composer (1887–1974)
Person human Q440388
Kurt Atterberg
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Kurt Atterberg

Summary

Kurt Atterberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2]. He was born on December 12, 1887[3]. He passed away in Oscar Parish[4]. He died on February 15, 1974[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], choreographer[7], engineer[8], conductor[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Kurt Atterberg's place of birth was Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2].
  • Kurt Atterberg died in Oscar Parish[4].
  • Kurt Atterberg was born on December 12, 1887[3].
  • Kurt Atterberg died on February 15, 1974[5].
  • Kurt Atterberg is buried at Q252312[12].
  • Kurt Atterberg's father was Anders Johan Atterberg[13].
  • Kurt Atterberg held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Kurt Atterberg's professions included classical composer[6].
  • Kurt Atterberg worked as a choreographer[7].
  • Kurt Atterberg worked as an engineer[8].
  • Kurt Atterberg's professions included conductor[9].
  • Kurt Atterberg's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Kurt Atterberg's professions included composer[15].
  • Among Kurt Atterberg's employers was Royal Swedish Academy of Music[16].
  • Kurt Atterberg's education included a stint at Royal Institute of Technology[17].
  • Kurt Atterberg's education included a stint at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Kurt Atterberg is Suite No. 3 for Violin and Viola and String Orchestra[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Kurt Atterberg is Ballade Without Words[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Kurt Atterberg is Symphony No. 6[21].
  • Kurt Atterberg received the Order of the Dannebrog[22].
  • Kurt Atterberg received the Medal for the advancement of the musical arts[23].
  • Kurt Atterberg received the Litteris et Artibus[24].
  • Kurt Atterberg is recorded as male[25].
  • Kurt Atterberg's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Kurt Atterberg is associated with the Romantic music movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Kurt Atterberg's place of birth was Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2]. He was born on December 12, 1887[3]. His father was Anders Johan Atterberg[13].

Education

Educated at Royal Institute of Technology[17], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1827[30], headquartered in Q10441282[31] and Royal College of Music in Stockholm[18], a higher education institution[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1771[34]. Kurt Atterberg studied under Andreas Hallén[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], choreographer[7], engineer[8], conductor[9], university teacher[10], and composer[15]. Among Kurt Atterberg's employers was Royal Swedish Academy of Music[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Suite No. 3 for Violin and Viola and String Orchestra[19], a musical work/composition[36]; Ballade Without Words[20], a musical work/composition[37]; and Symphony No. 6[21], a musical work/composition[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Dannebrog[22], an order of merit[39], in Denmark[40], founded in 1671[41]; Medal for the advancement of the musical arts[23], an award[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1945[44]; and Litteris et Artibus[24], a medallion[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1853[47].

Death and Burial

Kurt Atterberg died on February 15, 1974[5]. He died in Oscar Parish[4]. He is buried at Q252312[12].

Why It Matters

Kurt Atterberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Kurt Atterberg born?

Born in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2], Kurt Atterberg…

Where did Kurt Atterberg die?

Kurt Atterberg passed away in Oscar Parish[4].

Who were Kurt Atterberg's parents?

Kurt Atterberg's father was Anders Johan Atterberg[13].

What did Kurt Atterberg do for work?

Kurt Atterberg worked as classical composer[6], choreographer[7], engineer[8], conductor[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Kurt Atterberg go to school?

Kurt Atterberg was educated at Royal Institute of Technology[17] and Royal College of Music in Stockholm[18].

What awards did Kurt Atterberg receive?

Honors received include Order of the Dannebrog[22], Medal for the advancement of the musical arts[23], and Litteris et Artibus[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Swedish Musical Heritage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Swedish Musical Heritage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Musikverkets auktoritetsdatabas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Swedish Musical Heritage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . musikaliskaakademien.se. Retrieved . musikaliskaakademien.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.
  26. [35] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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