Mithat Fenmen

Turkish composer and pianist (1916–1982)
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Mithat Fenmen

Summary

Mithat Fenmen is a human[1]. Born in Istanbul[2], he… he was born on +1916-01-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Istanbul[4]. He died on +1982-10-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a pianist[6] and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Mithat Fenmen's place of birth was Istanbul[2].
  • Mithat Fenmen died in Istanbul[4].
  • Mithat Fenmen was born on +1916-01-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Mithat Fenmen died on +1982-10-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Mithat Fenmen was married to Beatrice Appleyard[9].
  • Mithat Fenmen held citizenship in Turkey[10].
  • Mithat Fenmen held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[11].
  • Mithat Fenmen worked as a pianist[6].
  • Mithat Fenmen's professions included composer[7].
  • Mithat Fenmen's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Munich[12].
  • Mithat Fenmen's education included a stint at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[13].
  • A notable student of Mithat Fenmen was İdil Biret[14].
  • A notable student of Mithat Fenmen was Selman Ada[15].
  • A notable student of Mithat Fenmen was Güher Pekinel[16].
  • A notable student of Mithat Fenmen was Gülsin Onay[17].
  • A notable student of Mithat Fenmen was Fazıl Say[18].
  • A notable student of Mithat Fenmen was Süher Pekinel[19].
  • Mithat Fenmen received the State Artist[20].
  • Mithat Fenmen is recorded as male[21].
  • Mithat Fenmen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Mithat Fenmen's ISNI is recorded as 0000000054514569[23].
  • Mithat Fenmen's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 9784155566450013380002[24].
  • Mithat Fenmen's GND ID is recorded as 1245652494[25].
  • Mithat Fenmen's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2008083617[26].
  • Mithat Fenmen's given name is recorded as Mithat[27].

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Origins and Family

Mithat Fenmen's place of birth was Istanbul[2]. He was born on +1916-01-24T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Music and Theatre Munich[12], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1846[30], headquartered in Führerbau[31] and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[13], a college of music[32], in France[33], founded in 1919[34], headquartered in Paris[35]. Studied under Nadia Boulanger[36], a pianist[37], 1887–1979[38], of France[39], awarded the Prix de Rome[40]; Alfred Cortot[41], a pianist[42], 1877–1962[43], of France[44], awarded the Order of the Francisque[45], specialised in pianist[46]; and Joseph Haas[47], a composer[48], 1879–1960[49], of Germany[50], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6] and composer[7]. Notable students include İdil Biret[14], a pianist[52], b. 1941[53], of Turkey[54], awarded the State Artist[55]; Selman Ada[15], a composer[56], b. 1953[57], of Turkey[58], specialised in opera[59]; Güher Pekinel[16], a pianist[60], b. 1953[61], of Turkey[62], awarded the State Artist[63]; Gülsin Onay[17], a classical pianist[64], b. 1954[65], of Turkey[66], awarded the State Artist[67]; Fazıl Say[18], a pianist[68], b. 1970[69], of Turkey[70], awarded the Prix de la laïcité[71]; and Süher Pekinel[19], a pianist[72], b. 1953[73], of Turkey[74], awarded the State Artist[75].

Recognition

Mithat Fenmen received the State Artist[20].

Personal Life

Mithat Fenmen was married to Beatrice Appleyard[9].

Death and Burial

Mithat Fenmen died on +1982-10-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Istanbul[4].

Why It Matters

Mithat Fenmen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Mithat Fenmen born?

Mithat Fenmen was born in Istanbul[2].

Where did Mithat Fenmen die?

Mithat Fenmen died in Istanbul[4].

Who was Mithat Fenmen married to?

Mithat Fenmen's spouses include Beatrice Appleyard[9].

What did Mithat Fenmen do for work?

Mithat Fenmen worked as pianist[6] and composer[7].

Where did Mithat Fenmen go to school?

Mithat Fenmen was educated at University of Music and Theatre Munich[12] and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[13].

What awards did Mithat Fenmen receive?

Honors received include State Artist[20].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [76] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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