Nikolai Medtner

Russian composer and pianist (1879–1951)
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Nikolai Medtner
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Nikolai Medtner

Summary

Nikolai Medtner is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on December 24, 1879[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 13, 1951[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nikolai Medtner was born in Moscow[2].
  • Nikolai Medtner passed away in London[4].
  • Nikolai Medtner was born on December 24, 1879[3].
  • Nikolai Medtner was born on January 5, 1880[10].
  • Nikolai Medtner died on November 13, 1951[5].
  • Burial took place at London[11].
  • Burial took place at Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium[12].
  • Nikolai Medtner's father was Karl Petrovic Medtner[13].
  • Nikolai Medtner's mother was Alexandra Medtner[14].
  • Nikolai Medtner was married to Q136824492[15].
  • Nikolai Medtner held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Nikolai Medtner held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Nikolai Medtner held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Nikolai Medtner's professions included composer[6].
  • Nikolai Medtner's professions included pianist[7].
  • Nikolai Medtner's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Nikolai Medtner was employed by Moscow Conservatory[19].
  • Nikolai Medtner was educated at Moscow Conservatory[20].
  • A notable student of Nikolai Medtner was Alexander Alexandrov[21].
  • Nikolai Medtner received the Glinka Award[22].
  • Nikolai Medtner received the Glinka Award[23].
  • Nikolai Medtner's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[24].
  • Nikolai Medtner is recorded as male[25].
  • Nikolai Medtner's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Nikolai Medtner's genre is classical music[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: RU[29]

  • Began / founded: 1880-01-05[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1951-11-13[31]

  • Genre(s): classical, romantic classical[32]

  • Community tags: classical, composer, pianist, romantic classical, russian composer[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 8c806f4e-850e-4bdc-bc80-82d86dd3227d[34]

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Origins and Family

Nikolai Medtner's place of birth was Moscow[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 24, 1879[3] and January 5, 1880[10]. His father was Karl Petrovic Medtner[13]. His mother was Alexandra Medtner[14].

Education

Nikolai Medtner was educated at Moscow Conservatory[20]. Studied under Pavel Pabst[35], a pianist[36], 1854–1897[37], of Russian Empire[38]; Wassily Sapellnikoff[39], a composer[40], 1867–1941[41], of Russian Empire[42], awarded the Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society[43], specialised in music[44]; Vasily Safonov[45], a classical pianist[46], 1852–1918[47], of Russian Empire[48], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[49]; and Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev[50], a classical composer[51], 1856–1915[52], of Russian Empire[53], specialised in music[54].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Nikolai Medtner's employers was Moscow Conservatory[19]. A notable student of him was Alexander Alexandrov[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Glinka Award[22], a music award[55], in Russia[56].

Personal Life

Nikolai Medtner was married to Q136824492[15]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[24].

Death and Burial

Nikolai Medtner died on November 13, 1951[5]. He died in London[4]. Recorded place of burial include London[11] and Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Nikolai Medtner include 9329 Nikolaimedtner[57], an asteroid[58].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Medtner ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Entities named for him include 9329 Nikolaimedtner[57], an asteroid[58].

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Medtner born?

Nikolai Medtner was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Nikolai Medtner die?

Nikolai Medtner passed away in London[4].

Who were Nikolai Medtner's parents?

Nikolai Medtner's father was Karl Petrovic Medtner[13]. Nikolai Medtner's mother was Alexandra Medtner[14].

Who was Nikolai Medtner married to?

Nikolai Medtner's spouses include Q136824492[15].

What did Nikolai Medtner do for work?

Nikolai Medtner worked as composer[6], pianist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Nikolai Medtner go to school?

Nikolai Medtner was educated at Moscow Conservatory[20].

What awards did Nikolai Medtner receive?

Honors received include Glinka Award[22] and Glinka Award[23].

References

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . hyperion-records.co.uk. hyperion-records.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [33] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  7. [34] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [57] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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