Ronald Stevenson

British composer, pianist, and writer about music (1928–2015)
Person human Q435248
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Ronald Stevenson

Summary

Ronald Stevenson is a human[1]. Born in Blackburn[2], he… he was born on March 6, 1928[3]. He passed away in West Linton[4]. He died on March 28, 2015[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], and pianist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ronald Stevenson was born in Blackburn[2].
  • Ronald Stevenson passed away in West Linton[4].
  • Ronald Stevenson was born on March 6, 1928[3].
  • Ronald Stevenson died on March 28, 2015[5].
  • Ronald Stevenson held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Ronald Stevenson's professions included composer[6].
  • Ronald Stevenson worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Ronald Stevenson worked as a pianist[8].
  • Among Ronald Stevenson's employers was University of Cape Town[11].
  • Ronald Stevenson's education included a stint at Royal Northern College of Music[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Ronald Stevenson is Passacaglia on DSCH[13].
  • Ronald Stevenson received the honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[14].
  • Ronald Stevenson is recorded as male[15].
  • Ronald Stevenson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ronald Stevenson's genre is symphony[17].
  • Ronald Stevenson's family name is recorded as Stevenson[18].
  • Ronald Stevenson's given name is recorded as Ronald[19].
  • Ronald Stevenson's official website is recorded as https://www.ronaldstevensonsociety.org.uk[20].
  • Ronald Stevenson studied under Richard Hall[21].
  • Ronald Stevenson's instrument is recorded as piano[22].
  • Ronald Stevenson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Ronald Stevenson was born in Blackburn[2]. He was born on March 6, 1928[3].

Education

Ronald Stevenson was educated at Royal Northern College of Music[12]. He studied under Richard Hall[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], and pianist[8]. Ronald Stevenson was employed by University of Cape Town[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ronald Stevenson is Passacaglia on DSCH[13].

Recognition

Ronald Stevenson received the honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[14].

Death and Burial

Ronald Stevenson died on March 28, 2015[5]. He passed away in West Linton[4].

Why It Matters

Ronald Stevenson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Ronald Stevenson born?

Born in Blackburn[2], Ronald Stevenson…

Where did Ronald Stevenson die?

Ronald Stevenson passed away in West Linton[4].

What did Ronald Stevenson do for work?

Ronald Stevenson worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], and pianist[8].

Where did Ronald Stevenson go to school?

Ronald Stevenson was educated at Royal Northern College of Music[12].

What awards did Ronald Stevenson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Passacaglia on DSCH
    Given name Ronald
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    Sex or gender male
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