Marc Blitzstein
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Marc Blitzstein
Summary
Marc Blitzstein is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on March 2, 1905[3]. He died in Fort-de-France[4]. He died on January 22, 1964[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], lyricist[8], and librettist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Marc Blitzstein's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
- Marc Blitzstein passed away in Fort-de-France[4].
- Marc Blitzstein was born on March 2, 1905[3].
- Marc Blitzstein died on January 22, 1964[5].
- Burial took place at Chelten Hills Cemetery[11].
- Marc Blitzstein held citizenship in United States[12].
- Marc Blitzstein worked as a composer[6].
- Marc Blitzstein's professions included pianist[7].
- Marc Blitzstein worked as a lyricist[8].
- Marc Blitzstein's professions included librettist[9].
- Marc Blitzstein was educated at Curtis Institute of Music[13].
- Marc Blitzstein's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[14].
- Marc Blitzstein's education included a stint at The University of the Arts[15].
- Marc Blitzstein received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
- Marc Blitzstein received the Arts and Letters Award in Music[17].
- Marc Blitzstein received the star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[18].
- Marc Blitzstein was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[19].
- Marc Blitzstein is recorded as male[20].
- Marc Blitzstein's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Marc Blitzstein's sexual orientation is recorded as gay[22].
- Marc Blitzstein's sexual orientation is recorded as bisexuality[23].
- Marc Blitzstein's genre is opera[24].
- Marc Blitzstein's genre is classical music[25].
- Marc Blitzstein's genre is musical[26].
- Marc Blitzstein's Commons category is recorded as Marc Blitzstein[27].
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Origins and Family
Marc Blitzstein's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on March 2, 1905[3].
Education
Educated at Curtis Institute of Music[13], a conservatory[28], in United States[29], founded in 1924[30]; University of Pennsylvania[14], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1740[33], headquartered in Philadelphia[34]; and The University of the Arts[15], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1987[37], headquartered in Philadelphia[38]. Studied under Nadia Boulanger[39], a pianist[40], 1887–1979[41], of France[42], awarded the Prix de Rome[43]; Alexander Siloti[44], a composer[45], 1863–1945[46], of Russian Empire[47]; and Arnold Schoenberg[48], a classical composer[49], 1874–1951[50], of Austria[51], awarded the Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[52], specialised in composer[53].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], lyricist[8], and librettist[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], a fellowship grant[54], in United States[55], founded in 1925[56]; Arts and Letters Award in Music[17], an award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1941[59]; and star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[18], a commemorative plaque[60].
Death and Burial
Marc Blitzstein died on January 22, 1964[5]. He died in Fort-de-France[4]. The cause of death was blunt trauma[61]. Burial took place at Chelten Hills Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Marc Blitzstein has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
FAQs
Where was Marc Blitzstein born?
Marc Blitzstein was born in Philadelphia[2].
Where did Marc Blitzstein die?
Marc Blitzstein died in Fort-de-France[4].
What did Marc Blitzstein do for work?
Marc Blitzstein worked as composer[6], pianist[7], lyricist[8], and librettist[9].
Where did Marc Blitzstein go to school?
Marc Blitzstein was educated at Curtis Institute of Music[13], University of Pennsylvania[14], and The University of the Arts[15].
What awards did Marc Blitzstein receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], Arts and Letters Award in Music[17], and star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[18].