Paul Hindemith
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Paul Hindemith
Summary
Paul Hindemith is a human[1]. Born in Hanau[2], he… he was born on November 16, 1895[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on December 28, 1963[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], conductor[7], professor of music composition[8], musicologist[9], and music educator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,867 views/month, #6,916 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Hanau[2], Paul Hindemith…
- Paul Hindemith passed away in Frankfurt[4].
- Paul Hindemith was born on November 16, 1895[3].
- Paul Hindemith died on December 28, 1963[5].
- Burial took place at Q105015040[12].
- Among Paul Hindemith's spouses was Johanna Gertrud Hindemith[13].
- Paul Hindemith held citizenship in Germany[14].
- Paul Hindemith held citizenship in West Germany[15].
- Paul Hindemith held citizenship in United States[16].
- Paul Hindemith worked as a classical composer[6].
- Paul Hindemith's professions included conductor[7].
- Paul Hindemith's professions included professor of music composition[8].
- Paul Hindemith worked as a musicologist[9].
- Paul Hindemith worked as a music educator[10].
- Paul Hindemith's professions included music theorist[17].
- Paul Hindemith was employed by Harvard University[18].
- Among Paul Hindemith's employers was Berlin University of the Arts[19].
- Paul Hindemith was employed by Amar Quartet[20].
- Paul Hindemith was employed by Yale University[21].
- Among Paul Hindemith's employers was Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory[22].
- Among Paul Hindemith's employers was University of Zurich[23].
- Paul Hindemith was educated at Hoch Conservatory[24].
- A notable work attributed to Paul Hindemith is String Quartet No. 2[25].
- A notable work attributed to Paul Hindemith is Symphony in B-flat for Band[26].
- A notable work attributed to Paul Hindemith is Der Schwanendreher[27].
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Origins and Family
Paul Hindemith was born in Hanau[2]. He was born on November 16, 1895[3].
Education
Paul Hindemith's education included a stint at Hoch Conservatory[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], conductor[7], professor of music composition[8], musicologist[9], music educator[10], and music theorist[17]. Employers include Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Berlin University of the Arts[19], a music school[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1696[34]; Amar Quartet[20], a string quartet[35], founded in 1921[36]; Yale University[21], a private university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1701[39], headquartered in New Haven[40]; Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory[22], a university[41], in Turkey[42], founded in 1936[43]; and University of Zurich[23], a university[44], in Switzerland[45], founded in 1833[46], headquartered in Zurich[47].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include String Quartet No. 2[25], Symphony in B-flat for Band[26], and Der Schwanendreher[27]. Things named for Paul Hindemith include Hindemith Prize[48].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[49], a civil decoration[50], in Prussia[51], founded in 1842[52]; Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg[53], a music award[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1950[56]; Balzan Prize[57], a science award[58], in Switzerland[59], founded in 1961[60]; Wihuri Sibelius Prize[61], a music award[62], in Finland[63], founded in 1953[64]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[65], a cultural prize[66], in Germany[67], founded in 1932[68]; and Berliner Kunstpreis[69], a literary award[70], in Germany[71].
Personal Life
Paul Hindemith was married to Johanna Gertrud Hindemith[13]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[72].
Death and Burial
Paul Hindemith died on December 28, 1963[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. The cause of death was acute pancreatitis[73]. Burial took place at Q105015040[12].
Why It Matters
Paul Hindemith ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,867 views/month, #6,916 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
He has been cited as an influence by Goffredo Petrassi[76], a composer[77], 1904–2003[78], of Italy[79], awarded the Rome Prize[80].
Entities named for him include Hindemith Prize[48].
FAQs
Where was Paul Hindemith born?
Paul Hindemith's place of birth was Hanau[2].
Where did Paul Hindemith die?
Paul Hindemith died in Frankfurt[4].
Who was Paul Hindemith married to?
Paul Hindemith's spouses include Johanna Gertrud Hindemith[13].
What did Paul Hindemith do for work?
Paul Hindemith worked as classical composer[6], conductor[7], professor of music composition[8], musicologist[9], and music educator[10].
Where did Paul Hindemith go to school?
Paul Hindemith was educated at Hoch Conservatory[24].
What awards did Paul Hindemith receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[49], Bach Prize of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg[53], Balzan Prize[57], and Wihuri Sibelius Prize[61].
Who did Paul Hindemith influence?
Paul Hindemith has been cited as an influence by Goffredo Petrassi[76].