Nikolai Myaskovsky

Russian and Soviet composer (1881—1950)
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Nikolai Myaskovsky
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Nikolai Myaskovsky

Summary

Nikolai Myaskovsky is a human[1]. Born in Modlin Fortress[2], he… he was born on April 8, 1881[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on August 8, 1950[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pedagogue[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (297 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Modlin Fortress[2], Nikolai Myaskovsky…
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky was born on April 8, 1881[3].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky died on August 8, 1950[5].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[14].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky's professions included composer[6].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky worked as a pedagogue[7].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky's professions included music educator[9].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky's professions included music critic[16].
  • Among Nikolai Myaskovsky's employers was Moscow Conservatory[17].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[18].
  • A notable student of Nikolai Myaskovsky was Dmitri Kabalevsky[19].
  • A notable student of Nikolai Myaskovsky was Evgeny Golubev[20].
  • A notable student of Nikolai Myaskovsky was Vera Petrovna Gerchik[21].
  • A notable student of Nikolai Myaskovsky was Vano Muradeli[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Nikolai Myaskovsky is Symphony No. 16[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Nikolai Myaskovsky is Symphony No. 10[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Nikolai Myaskovsky is Symphony No. 11[25].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky received the Stalin Prize[26].
  • Nikolai Myaskovsky received the Order of Lenin[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolai Myaskovsky's place of birth was Modlin Fortress[2]. He was born on April 8, 1881[3].

Education

Nikolai Myaskovsky was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[18]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in History of art[28]. He studied under Reinhold Glière[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pedagogue[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], university teacher[10], and music critic[16]. Nikolai Myaskovsky was employed by Moscow Conservatory[17]. Notable students include Dmitri Kabalevsky[19], a classical composer[30], 1904–1987[31], of Russian Empire[32], awarded the Stalin Prize[33]; Evgeny Golubev[20], a composer[34], 1910–1988[35], of Russian Empire[36], awarded the People's Artist of the RSFSR[37]; Vera Petrovna Gerchik[21], a composer[38], 1911–1999[39], of Russian Empire[40], awarded the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[41]; and Vano Muradeli[22], a composer[42], 1908–1970[43], of Russian Empire[44], awarded the Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[45].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Symphony No. 16[23], a musical work/composition[46]; Symphony No. 10[24], a musical work/composition[47], founded in 1927[48]; and Symphony No. 11[25], a musical work/composition[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[26], a Soviet state award[50], in Soviet Union[51], founded in 1941[52]; Order of Lenin[27], an order[53], in Soviet Union[54], founded in 1930[55]; People's Artist of the USSR[56], an award[57], in Soviet Union[58], founded in 1936[59]; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[60], a medallion[61], in Soviet Union[62], founded in 1945[63]; Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[64], an official honorary title of RSFSR[65], in Soviet Union[66], founded in 1931[67]; and Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"[68], a jubilee medal[69], in Soviet Union[70], founded in 1947[71].

Death and Burial

Nikolai Myaskovsky died on August 8, 1950[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[72]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Myaskovsky ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (297 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Myaskovsky born?

Born in Modlin Fortress[2], Nikolai Myaskovsky…

Where did Nikolai Myaskovsky die?

Nikolai Myaskovsky passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Nikolai Myaskovsky do for work?

Nikolai Myaskovsky worked as composer[6], pedagogue[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Nikolai Myaskovsky go to school?

Nikolai Myaskovsky was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[18].

What awards did Nikolai Myaskovsky receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[26], Order of Lenin[27], People's Artist of the USSR[56], and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[60].

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