Ton Koopman
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Ton Koopman
Summary
Ton Koopman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zwolle[2]. He was born on October 2, 1944[3]. He worked as a conductor[4], choir director[5], organist[6], harpsichordist[7], and pianist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Zwolle[2], Ton Koopman…
- Ton Koopman was born on October 2, 1944[3].
- Ton Koopman held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[10].
- Dutch was Ton Koopman's native language[11].
- Ton Koopman worked as a conductor[4].
- Ton Koopman's professions included choir director[5].
- Ton Koopman worked as an organist[6].
- Ton Koopman's professions included harpsichordist[7].
- Ton Koopman's professions included pianist[8].
- Ton Koopman's professions included composer[12].
- Ton Koopman was employed by Royal Conservatory of The Hague[13].
- Among Ton Koopman's employers was Leiden University[14].
- Among Ton Koopman's employers was Leiden University[15].
- Ton Koopman's education included a stint at Conservatorium van Amsterdam[16].
- A notable student of Ton Koopman was Siebe Henstra[17].
- A notable student of Ton Koopman was Dominique Ferran[18].
- Ton Koopman received the Akademiepenning[19].
- Ton Koopman received the Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize[20].
- Ton Koopman received the Bach Medal[21].
- Ton Koopman received the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[22].
- Ton Koopman was a member of Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir[23].
- Ton Koopman is recorded as male[24].
- Ton Koopman's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Ton Koopman's genre is classical music[26].
- Ton Koopman's record label is recorded as Erato Records[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: NL[29]
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Began / founded: 1944-10-02[30]
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Community tags: conductor, dutch conductor, harpsichordist, organ, organist[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 448da1b1-43a3-4239-b2c1-f7e46463439e[32]
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Origins and Family
Born in Zwolle[2], Ton Koopman… he was born on October 2, 1944[3]. Dutch was his native language[11].
Education
Ton Koopman was educated at Conservatorium van Amsterdam[16]. He studied under Gustav Leonhardt[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[4], choir director[5], organist[6], harpsichordist[7], pianist[8], and composer[12]. Employers include Royal Conservatory of The Hague[13], a conservatory[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1826[36], headquartered in The Hague[37] and Leiden University[14], a university[38], in Netherlands[39], founded in 1575[40], headquartered in Leiden[41]. Notable students include Siebe Henstra[17], an organist[42], b. 1958[43], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[44] and Dominique Ferran[18], a musician[45], of France[46].
Recognition
Awards received include Akademiepenning[19], a science award[47], in Netherlands[48], founded in 1983[49]; Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize[20], a music award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 2006[52]; Bach Medal[21], a music award[53], in Germany[54], founded in 2003[55]; and Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[22], a grade of an order[56], in Netherlands[57], founded in 1815[58].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ton Koopman include 12639 Tonkoopman[59], an asteroid[60].
Why It Matters
Ton Koopman ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
Entities named for him include 12639 Tonkoopman[59], an asteroid[60].
FAQs
Where was Ton Koopman born?
Born in Zwolle[2], Ton Koopman…
What did Ton Koopman do for work?
Ton Koopman worked as conductor[4], choir director[5], organist[6], harpsichordist[7], and pianist[8].
Where did Ton Koopman go to school?
Ton Koopman was educated at Conservatorium van Amsterdam[16].
What awards did Ton Koopman receive?
Honors received include Akademiepenning[19], Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize[20], Bach Medal[21], and Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[22].