Paul Badura-Skoda

Austrian musician (1927-2019)
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Paul Badura-Skoda

Summary

Paul Badura-Skoda is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1927[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on September 25, 2019[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music historian[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vienna[2], Paul Badura-Skoda…
  • Paul Badura-Skoda died in Vienna[4].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda was born on October 6, 1927[3].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda died on September 25, 2019[5].
  • Burial took place at Ottakringer Friedhof[12].
  • Among Paul Badura-Skoda's spouses was Eva Badura-Skoda[13].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda's professions included pianist[6].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda's professions included conductor[7].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda worked as a music historian[9].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda's professions included composer[10].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda worked as a music educator[15].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda's field of work was music[16].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda was employed by University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[17].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda's education included a stint at Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna[18].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda was educated at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[19].
  • A notable student of Paul Badura-Skoda was Jorge Luis Prats[20].
  • A notable student of Paul Badura-Skoda was Colette Merklen-Dutournier[21].
  • A notable student of Paul Badura-Skoda was Anna Serret Almenara[22].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda received the Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[23].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[24].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda received the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[26].
  • Paul Badura-Skoda is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Badura-Skoda was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on October 6, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna[18], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1938[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[19], a college of music[32], in France[33], founded in 1919[34], headquartered in Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music historian[9], composer[10], and music educator[15]. Paul Badura-Skoda's field of work was music[16]. Among his employers was University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[17]. Notable students include Jorge Luis Prats[20], a pianist[36], b. 1956[37], of Cuba[38]; Colette Merklen-Dutournier[21], a pianist[39], b. 1947[40], of France[41]; and Anna Serret Almenara[22], a pianist[42], b. 1988[43], of Spain[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[23], an award[45], in Austria[46]; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[24], a grade of an order[47], in Austria[48]; Legion of Honour[25], a state order[49], in France[50], founded in 1802[51]; and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[26], a grade of an order[52], in France[53].

Personal Life

Paul Badura-Skoda was married to Eva Badura-Skoda[13].

Death and Burial

Paul Badura-Skoda died on September 25, 2019[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He is buried at Ottakringer Friedhof[12].

Why It Matters

Paul Badura-Skoda ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Paul Badura-Skoda born?

Born in Vienna[2], Paul Badura-Skoda…

Where did Paul Badura-Skoda die?

Paul Badura-Skoda died in Vienna[4].

Who was Paul Badura-Skoda married to?

Paul Badura-Skoda's spouses include Eva Badura-Skoda[13].

What did Paul Badura-Skoda do for work?

Paul Badura-Skoda worked as pianist[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music historian[9], and composer[10].

Where did Paul Badura-Skoda go to school?

Paul Badura-Skoda was educated at Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna[18] and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[19].

What awards did Paul Badura-Skoda receive?

Honors received include Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[23], Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[24], Legion of Honour[25], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[26].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . plateamagazine.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  25. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id p0087296-BaduraSkoda-Paul-19272019
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation pianist, conductor, musicologist +3
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  3. 6w ago · Eddo1982! · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Great russian encyclopedia online id (2017) 5623051
    Country of citizenship Austria
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    Field of work music
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    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P2031]]: 1947"
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