Rafael Kubelik
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Summary
Rafael Kubelik was born on June 29, 1914[1], in Býchory[2]. He died on August 11, 1996[3], in Kastanienbaum[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], violinist[7], music director[8], and pianist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,212 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Býchory (tvrz)[11]
- Place of death: Lucerne[12]
- Date of death: August 4, 1996[13]
- Place of burial: Slavín[14], Vyšehrad cemetery[15]
- Father: Jan Kubelík[16]
- Spouse: Ludmila Bertlová[17], Elsie Morison[18]
- Child: Martin Kubelík[19]
- Country of citizenship: Czechoslovakia[20]
- Native language: Czech[21]
- Position held: music director[22]
- Employer: Bayerischer Rundfunk[23]
- Educated at: Prague Conservatory[24]
- Award received: Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[25], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[26], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[27], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[28], Bavarian Order of Merit[29], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[30], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[31], honorary citizen of Brno[32], honorary citizen of Prague[33], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[34], Order of Public Instruction[35], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[36]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Genre: classical music[39], opera[40]
- Performer: Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra[41]
- Record label: Decca[42], Deutsche Grammophon[43], His Master's Voice[44]
- Commons category: Rafael Kubelík[45]
- Cause of death: disease[46]
- Family name: Kubelík[47]
- Given name: Rafael[48]
- Work location: Brno[49]
- Relative: Petr Kubelík[50]
- Manner of death: natural causes[51]
Why It Matters
Rafael Kubelik has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Rafael Kubelik born?
Rafael Kubelik was born in Býchory[2].
Where did Rafael Kubelik die?
Rafael Kubelik died in Kastanienbaum[4].
Who were Rafael Kubelik's parents?
Rafael Kubelik's father was Jan Kubelík[16].
Who was Rafael Kubelik married to?
Rafael Kubelik's spouses include Ludmila Bertlová[17] and Elsie Morison[18].
What did Rafael Kubelik do for work?
Rafael Kubelik worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], violinist[7], music director[8], and pianist[9].
Where did Rafael Kubelik go to school?
Rafael Kubelik was educated at Prague Conservatory[24].
What awards did Rafael Kubelik receive?
Honors received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[25], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[26], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[27], and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[28].