Max Bruch

German romantic composer and conductor (1838-1920)
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Max Bruch
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Max Bruch

Summary

Max Bruch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on January 6, 1838[3]. He died in Friedenau[4]. He died on October 2, 1920[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], and teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cologne[2], Max Bruch…
  • Max Bruch died in Friedenau[4].
  • Max Bruch passed away in Berlin[10].
  • Max Bruch was born on January 6, 1838[3].
  • Max Bruch died on October 2, 1920[5].
  • Max Bruch is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[11].
  • Among Max Bruch's spouses was Clara Tuczek[12].
  • A child of Max Bruch was Max Felix Bruch[13].
  • Max Bruch held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Max Bruch's professions included composer[6].
  • Max Bruch's professions included conductor[7].
  • Max Bruch worked as a teacher[8].
  • Max Bruch was employed by Berlin University of the Arts[15].
  • Max Bruch was educated at University of Bonn[16].
  • A notable student of Max Bruch was Sara Wennerberg-Reuter[17].
  • A notable student of Max Bruch was Clara Mathilda Faisst[18].
  • A notable student of Max Bruch was Elisabeth Kuyper[19].
  • A notable student of Max Bruch was Ottorino Respighi[20].
  • A notable student of Max Bruch was Oscar Straus[21].
  • A notable student of Max Bruch was Fartein Valen[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Max Bruch is Scottish Fantasy[23].
  • Max Bruch received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24].
  • Max Bruch received the Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[25].
  • Max Bruch received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[26].
  • Max Bruch received the Pour le Mérite[27].

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Origins and Family

Max Bruch was born in Cologne[2]. He was born on January 6, 1838[3].

Education

Max Bruch's education included a stint at University of Bonn[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Music[28]. Studied under Carl Reinecke[29], a composer[30], 1824–1910[31], of Kingdom of Prussia[32], awarded the honorary doctor of the Leipzig University[33] and Ferdinand Hiller[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], and teacher[8]. Max Bruch was employed by Berlin University of the Arts[15]. Notable students include Sara Wennerberg-Reuter[17], a composer[35], 1875–1959[36], of Sweden[37]; Clara Mathilda Faisst[18], a composer[38], 1872–1948[39], of Germany[40]; Elisabeth Kuyper[19], a composer[41], 1877–1953[42], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[43], awarded the Mendelssohn Award[44]; Ottorino Respighi[20], a composer[45], 1879–1936[46], of Kingdom of Italy[47], specialised in opera[48]; Oscar Straus[21], a conductor[49], 1870–1954[50], of Austria[51], awarded the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[52], specialised in music composing[53]; and Fartein Valen[22], a composer[54], 1887–1952[55], of Norway[56], awarded the Stavanger Aftenblads kulturpris[57].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Max Bruch is Scottish Fantasy[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], a civil decoration[58], in Prussia[59], founded in 1842[60]; Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[25], an award[61], in Germany[62]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[26], an order[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1980[65]; and Pour le Mérite[27], a courage award[66], in Prussia[67], founded in 1740[68].

Personal Life

Among Max Bruch's spouses was Clara Tuczek[12]. A child of him was Max Felix Bruch[13].

Death and Burial

Max Bruch died on October 2, 1920[5]. Recorded place of death include Friedenau[4], a locality of Berlin[69], in Germany[70] and Berlin[10], a seat of government[71], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[72], founded in 1244[73]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[11].

Why It Matters

Max Bruch has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Max Bruch born?

Max Bruch's place of birth was Cologne[2].

Where did Max Bruch die?

Max Bruch died in Friedenau[4].

Who was Max Bruch married to?

Max Bruch's spouses include Clara Tuczek[12].

What did Max Bruch do for work?

Max Bruch worked as composer[6], conductor[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Max Bruch go to school?

Max Bruch was educated at University of Bonn[16].

What awards did Max Bruch receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[24], Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[25], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[26], and Pour le Mérite[27].

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