Mieczysław Weinberg

Polish Soviet composer (1919–1996)
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Mieczysław Weinberg

Summary

Mieczysław Weinberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Warsaw[2]. He was born on December 8, 1919[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on February 26, 1996[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (851 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Mieczysław Weinberg was born in Warsaw[2].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg was born on December 8, 1919[3].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg died on February 26, 1996[5].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg died on February 2, 1996[9].
  • Burial took place at Domodedovo Cemetery[10].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg's father was Samuil Weinberg[11].
  • Among Mieczysław Weinberg's spouses was Natalia Michoels[12].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[13].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg held citizenship in Russia[15].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg worked as a composer[6].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg's professions included pianist[7].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg's education included a stint at Chopin University of Music[16].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg's education included a stint at Belarusian State Academy of Music[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Mieczysław Weinberg is Q2080349[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Mieczysław Weinberg is Symphony No. 4[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Mieczysław Weinberg is Q2317581[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Mieczysław Weinberg is Q2572714[21].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg received the USSR State Prize[22].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg received the People's Artist of the RSFSR[23].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg received the Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[24].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[25].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg was influenced by Dmitri Shostakovich[26].
  • Mieczysław Weinberg is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Warsaw[2], Mieczysław Weinberg… he was born on December 8, 1919[3]. His father was Samuil Weinberg[11].

Education

Educated at Chopin University of Music[16], a music academy[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1810[30] and Belarusian State Academy of Music[17], a public university[31], in Belarus[32], founded in 1932[33]. Studied under Józef Turczyński[34], a musicologist[35], 1884–1953[36], of Poland[37], awarded the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[38] and Vasily Zolotarev[39], a composer[40], 1873–1964[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the Stalin Prize[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and pianist[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q2080349[18], a musical work/composition[44], founded in 1961[45]; Symphony No. 4[19], a musical work/composition[46], founded in 1961[47]; Q2317581[20], a musical work/composition[48]; and Q2572714[21], a musical work/composition[49].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[22], a Soviet state award[50], in Soviet Union[51], founded in 1966[52]; People's Artist of the RSFSR[23], an official honorary title of RSFSR[53], in Soviet Union[54], founded in 1931[55]; and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[24], an official honorary title of RSFSR[56], in Soviet Union[57], founded in 1931[58].

Personal Life

Among Mieczysław Weinberg's spouses was Natalia Michoels[12]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 26, 1996[5] and February 2, 1996[9]. Mieczysław Weinberg died in Moscow[4]. He is buried at Domodedovo Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Mieczysław Weinberg ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (851 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

He has been cited as an influence by Dmitri Shostakovich[61], a classical composer[62], 1906–1975[63], of Russian Empire[64], awarded the Stalin Prize[65], specialised in opera[66].

FAQs

Where was Mieczysław Weinberg born?

Born in Warsaw[2], Mieczysław Weinberg…

Where did Mieczysław Weinberg die?

Mieczysław Weinberg passed away in Moscow[4].

Who were Mieczysław Weinberg's parents?

Mieczysław Weinberg's father was Samuil Weinberg[11].

Who was Mieczysław Weinberg married to?

Mieczysław Weinberg's spouses include Natalia Michoels[12].

What did Mieczysław Weinberg do for work?

Mieczysław Weinberg worked as composer[6] and pianist[7].

Where did Mieczysław Weinberg go to school?

Mieczysław Weinberg was educated at Chopin University of Music[16] and Belarusian State Academy of Music[17].

What awards did Mieczysław Weinberg receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[22], People's Artist of the RSFSR[23], and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[24].

Who did Mieczysław Weinberg influence?

Mieczysław Weinberg has been cited as an influence by Dmitri Shostakovich[61].

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  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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