Sven-Erik Bäck

Swedish composer (1919–1994)
Person human Q1347023
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Sven-Erik Bäck

Summary

Sven-Erik Bäck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kungsholm parish[2]. He was born on September 16, 1919[3]. He died in Oscar Parish[4]. He died on January 10, 1994[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], and violinist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sven-Erik Bäck was born in Kungsholm parish[2].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck died in Oscar Parish[4].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck was born on September 16, 1919[3].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck died on January 10, 1994[5].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck held citizenship in Sweden[11].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck's professions included composer[6].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck worked as a conductor[7].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck's professions included violinist[9].
  • A notable student of Sven-Erik Bäck was Lars Johan Werle[12].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck received the Litteris et Artibus[13].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck received the Christ Johnson Prize[14].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck received the Q56300396[15].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck was a member of Kyndelkvartetten[16].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck is recorded as male[17].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck's genre is opera[19].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck's family name is recorded as Bäck[20].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck's given name is recorded as Sven-Erik[21].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck studied under Charles Barkel[22].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck studied under Hilding Rosenberg[23].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck studied under Ina Lohr[24].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck studied under August Wenzinger[25].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck studied under Goffredo Petrassi[26].
  • Sven-Erik Bäck's instrument is recorded as violin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Sven-Erik Bäck was born in Kungsholm parish[2]. He was born on September 16, 1919[3].

Education

Studied under Charles Barkel[22], a concertmaster[28], 1896–1973[29], of Sweden[30]; Hilding Rosenberg[23], an organist[31], 1892–1985[32], of Sweden[33], awarded the Christ Johnson Prize[34]; Ina Lohr[24], a composer[35], 1903–1983[36], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[37]; August Wenzinger[25], a conductor[38], 1905–1996[39], of Switzerland[40]; and Goffredo Petrassi[26], a composer[41], 1904–2003[42], of Italy[43], awarded the Rome Prize[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], and violinist[9]. A notable student of Sven-Erik Bäck was Lars Johan Werle[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Litteris et Artibus[13], a medallion[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1853[47]; Christ Johnson Prize[14]; and Q56300396[15], a music award[48], in Sweden[49], founded in 1962[50].

Death and Burial

Sven-Erik Bäck died on January 10, 1994[5]. He died in Oscar Parish[4].

Why It Matters

Sven-Erik Bäck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Sven-Erik Bäck born?

Born in Kungsholm parish[2], Sven-Erik Bäck…

Where did Sven-Erik Bäck die?

Sven-Erik Bäck passed away in Oscar Parish[4].

What did Sven-Erik Bäck do for work?

Sven-Erik Bäck worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], and violinist[9].

What awards did Sven-Erik Bäck receive?

Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[13], Christ Johnson Prize[14], and Q56300396[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Musikverkets auktoritetsdatabas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . musikaliskaakademien.se. Retrieved . musikaliskaakademien.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . view.officeapps.live.com. Retrieved . view.officeapps.live.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Musikverkets auktoritetsdatabas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Musikverkets auktoritetsdatabas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [50] . 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
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Sweden
    Place of death Oscar Parish
    Instrument violin
    Award received Litteris et Artibus, Christ Johnson Prize, Q56300396
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