Robert Craft
American conductor and writer (1923-2015)
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Summary
Robert Craft was born on October 20, 1923[1], in Kingston[2]. He died on November 10, 2015[3], in Gulf Stream[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], musicologist[6], pianist[7], musician[8], and librettist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (877 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: writer[12]
- Field of work: music[13], conducting[14]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: classical music[17]
- Record label: Columbia Masterworks[18], Naxos[19], Sony Classical[20], Philips Records[21]
- Commons category: Robert Craft[22]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[23]
- Family name: Craft[24]
- Given name: Robert[25]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Name in native language: Robert Craft[28]
Why It Matters
Robert Craft has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Robert Craft born?
Robert Craft was born in Kingston[2].
Where did Robert Craft die?
Robert Craft died in Gulf Stream[4].
What did Robert Craft do for work?
Robert Craft worked as a conductor[5], musicologist[6], pianist[7], musician[8], and librettist[9].
Where did Robert Craft go to school?
Robert Craft was educated at Juilliard School[15].