Kurt Atterberg

Swedish composer (1887–1974)
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Kurt Atterberg
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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 has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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 Norra begravningsplatsen[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 Campus Valhallavägen[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 Norra begravningsplatsen[12].

Why It Matters

Kurt Atterberg has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Kurt Atterberg born?

Born in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2].

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] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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