Richard Bales

American composer and conductor (1915–1998)
Person human Q4081209
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Richard Bales

Summary

Richard Bales is a human[1]. He was born in Alexandria[2]. He was born on February 3, 1915[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 25, 1998[5]. He worked as a conductor[6] and composer[7]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Bales's place of birth was Alexandria[2].
  • Richard Bales passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Richard Bales was born on February 3, 1915[3].
  • Richard Bales died on June 25, 1998[5].
  • Richard Bales is buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Richard Bales held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Richard Bales's professions included conductor[6].
  • Richard Bales's professions included composer[7].
  • Richard Bales's education included a stint at Eastman School of Music[11].
  • Richard Bales's education included a stint at Juilliard School[12].
  • Richard Bales was educated at Episcopal High School[13].
  • Richard Bales is recorded as male[14].
  • Richard Bales's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Richard Bales's archives at is recorded as Library of Congress Music Division[16].
  • Richard Bales's family name is recorded as Bales[17].
  • Richard Bales's given name is recorded as Richard[18].
  • Richard Bales's given name is recorded as Henry[19].
  • Richard Bales studied under Howard Hanson[20].
  • Richard Bales studied under Serge Koussevitzky[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alexandria[2], Richard Bales… he was born on February 3, 1915[3].

Education

Educated at Eastman School of Music[11], a conservatory[22], in United States[23], founded in 1921[24]; Juilliard School[12], a conservatory[25], in United States[26], founded in 1905[27], headquartered in New York City[28]; and Episcopal High School[13], a high school[29], in United States[30], founded in 1839[31]. Studied under Howard Hanson[20], a conductor[32], 1896–1981[33], of United States[34], awarded the Rome Prize[35] and Serge Koussevitzky[21], a composer[36], 1874–1951[37], of Russian Empire[38], specialised in music[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6] and composer[7].

Death and Burial

Richard Bales died on June 25, 1998[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Ivy Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Richard Bales is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Richard Bales born?

Richard Bales's place of birth was Alexandria[2].

Where did Richard Bales die?

Richard Bales died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Richard Bales do for work?

Richard Bales worked as conductor[6] and composer[7].

Where did Richard Bales go to school?

Richard Bales was educated at Eastman School of Music[11], Juilliard School[12], and Episcopal High School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . washingtonpost.com. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . remembermyjourney.com. Retrieved . remembermyjourney.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . lccn.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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