Nicolas Slonimsky
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Summary
Nicolas Slonimsky was born on April 15, 1894[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on December 25, 1995[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], pianist[8], and music critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,041 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 27, 1894[11]
- Father: Ludwig Slonimsky[12]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13], United States[14]
- Occupation: lexicographer[15], lecturer[16]
- Employer: Boston Conservatory at Berklee[17], New England Conservatory[18]
- Educated at: Boston Conservatory at Berklee[19], Eastman School of Music[20], Saint Petersburg Conservatory[21], Saint Petersburg State University[22]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[23], Laurel Leaf Award[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: classical music[26]
- Commons category: Nicolas Slonimsky[27]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[28]
- Family name: Slonimsky[29]
- Given name: Nicolas[30], Nikolay[31]
- Instrument: piano[32]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[33], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35], Russian[36]
- Subject has role: centenarian[37]
- Sibling: Yulia Slonimskaya Sazonova[38]
Why It Matters
Nicolas Slonimsky has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include Lexicon of Musical Invective[41], a literary work[42].
FAQs
Where was Nicolas Slonimsky born?
Nicolas Slonimsky's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
Where did Nicolas Slonimsky die?
Nicolas Slonimsky passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Nicolas Slonimsky's parents?
Nicolas Slonimsky's father was Ludwig Slonimsky[12].
What did Nicolas Slonimsky do for work?
Nicolas Slonimsky worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], pianist[8], and music critic[9].
Where did Nicolas Slonimsky go to school?
Nicolas Slonimsky was educated at Boston Conservatory at Berklee[19], Eastman School of Music[20], Saint Petersburg Conservatory[21], and Saint Petersburg State University[22].
What awards did Nicolas Slonimsky receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23] and Laurel Leaf Award[24].