Tālivaldis Ķeniņš

Canadian composer born in Latvia (1919–2008)
Person human Q1393079
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Tālivaldis Ķeniņš

Summary

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš is a human[1]. Born in Liepāja[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1919[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on January 20, 2008[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and music educator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liepāja[2], Tālivaldis Ķeniņš…
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš died in Toronto[4].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš was born on April 22, 1919[3].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš died on January 20, 2008[5].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš held citizenship in Latvia[9].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's professions included composer[6].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš worked as a music educator[7].
  • Among Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's employers was University of Toronto[10].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's education included a stint at Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music[11].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[12].
  • A notable student of Tālivaldis Ķeniņš was Bruce Mather[13].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš received the Order of the Three Stars[14].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš is recorded as male[15].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's archives at is recorded as University of Toronto Music Library[17].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's family name is recorded as Ķeniņš[18].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's given name is recorded as Tālivaldis[19].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš studied under Jāzeps Vītols[20].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš studied under Tony Aubin[21].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš studied under Simone Plé-Caussade[22].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš studied under Olivier Messiaen[23].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's instrument is recorded as piano[24].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's instrument is recorded as organ[25].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's sibling is recorded as Gundars Ķeniņš-Kings[27].

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Origins and Family

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš was born in Liepāja[2]. He was born on April 22, 1919[3].

Education

Educated at Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music[11], a conservatory[28], in Latvia[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Riga[31] and Conservatoire de Paris[12], a grande école[32], in France[33], founded in 1795[34], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[35]. Studied under Jāzeps Vītols[20], a pianist[36], 1863–1948[37], of Russian Empire[38], awarded the Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[39], specialised in music[40]; Tony Aubin[21], a conductor[41], 1907–1981[42], of France[43], awarded the Prix de Rome[44], specialised in film score[45]; Simone Plé-Caussade[22], a composer[46], 1897–1986[47], of France[48]; and Olivier Messiaen[23], a composer[49], 1908–1992[50], of France[51], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[52].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and music educator[7]. Among Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's employers was University of Toronto[10]. A notable student of him was Bruce Mather[13].

Recognition

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš received the Order of the Three Stars[14].

Death and Burial

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš died on January 20, 2008[5]. He died in Toronto[4].

Why It Matters

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Tālivaldis Ķeniņš born?

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš's place of birth was Liepāja[2].

Where did Tālivaldis Ķeniņš die?

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš died in Toronto[4].

What did Tālivaldis Ķeniņš do for work?

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš worked as composer[6] and music educator[7].

Where did Tālivaldis Ķeniņš go to school?

Tālivaldis Ķeniņš was educated at Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music[11] and Conservatoire de Paris[12].

What awards did Tālivaldis Ķeniņš receive?

Honors received include Order of the Three Stars[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  25. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Order of the Three Stars
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    Educated at → Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, Conservatoire de Paris
    Student of → Jāzeps Vītols, Tony Aubin, Simone Plé-Caussade +1
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