Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Austrian conductor (1929–2016)
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Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Summary

Nikolaus Harnoncourt is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on December 6, 1929[3]. He passed away in Sankt Georgen im Attergau[4]. He died on March 5, 2016[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], choir director[7], viol player[8], cellist[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (385 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt passed away in Sankt Georgen im Attergau[4].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt was born on December 6, 1929[3].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt died on March 5, 2016[5].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt's father was Eberhard Harnoncourt[12].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt's mother was Ladislaja Harnoncourt[13].
  • Among Nikolaus Harnoncourt's spouses was Alice Harnoncourt[14].
  • A child of Nikolaus Harnoncourt was Elisabeth von Magnus[15].
  • A child of Nikolaus Harnoncourt was Philipp Harnoncourt[16].
  • A child of Nikolaus Harnoncourt was Eberhard Harnoncourt[17].
  • A child of Nikolaus Harnoncourt was Franz Harnoncourt[18].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt held citizenship in Austria[19].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt's professions included conductor[6].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt's professions included choir director[7].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt worked as a viol player[8].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt's professions included cellist[9].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt worked as a composer[10].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt worked as a musicologist[20].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt's field of work was conductor[21].
  • Among Nikolaus Harnoncourt's employers was Mozarteum University Salzburg[22].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[23].
  • A notable student of Nikolaus Harnoncourt was Charles Medlam[24].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt received the Ring of Honour of the Austrian state Styria[26].
  • Nikolaus Harnoncourt received the Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolaus Harnoncourt was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on December 6, 1929[3]. His father was Eberhard Harnoncourt[12]. His mother was Ladislaja Harnoncourt[13].

Education

Nikolaus Harnoncourt was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], choir director[7], viol player[8], cellist[9], composer[10], and musicologist[20]. Nikolaus Harnoncourt's field of work was conductor[21]. Among his employers was Mozarteum University Salzburg[22]. A notable student of him was Charles Medlam[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], a civil decoration[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1842[30]; Ring of Honour of the Austrian state Styria[26], an award[31], in Austria[32]; Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[27], an award[33], in Austria[34]; Erasmus Prize[35], a science award[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1958[38]; Léonie Sonning Music Prize[39], a music award[40], in Denmark[41], founded in 1959[42]; and Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[43].

Personal Life

Among Nikolaus Harnoncourt's spouses was Alice Harnoncourt[14]. Children include Elisabeth von Magnus[15], an opera singer[44], b. 1954[45], of Austria[46]; Philipp Harnoncourt[16], a director[47], b. 1955[48], of Austria[49]; Eberhard Harnoncourt[17], an actor[50], 1957–1990[51], of Austria[52]; and Franz Harnoncourt[18], a physician[53], b. 1961[54], of Austria[55].

Death and Burial

Nikolaus Harnoncourt died on March 5, 2016[5]. He died in Sankt Georgen im Attergau[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Nikolaus Harnoncourt include Nikolaus Harnoncourt Prize[56], an award[57].

Why It Matters

Nikolaus Harnoncourt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (385 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Nikolaus Harnoncourt Prize[56], an award[57].

FAQs

Where was Nikolaus Harnoncourt born?

Nikolaus Harnoncourt was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Nikolaus Harnoncourt die?

Nikolaus Harnoncourt passed away in Sankt Georgen im Attergau[4].

Who were Nikolaus Harnoncourt's parents?

Nikolaus Harnoncourt's father was Eberhard Harnoncourt[12]. Nikolaus Harnoncourt's mother was Ladislaja Harnoncourt[13].

Who was Nikolaus Harnoncourt married to?

Nikolaus Harnoncourt's spouses include Alice Harnoncourt[14].

What did Nikolaus Harnoncourt do for work?

Nikolaus Harnoncourt worked as conductor[6], choir director[7], viol player[8], cellist[9], and composer[10].

Where did Nikolaus Harnoncourt go to school?

Nikolaus Harnoncourt was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[23].

What awards did Nikolaus Harnoncourt receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], Ring of Honour of the Austrian state Styria[26], Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[27], and Erasmus Prize[35].

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