Walter Gieseking
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Walter Gieseking
Summary
Walter Gieseking is a human[1]. His place of birth was 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2]. He was born on November 5, 1895[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 26, 1956[5]. He worked as a lepidopterist[6], pianist[7], composer[8], academic musician[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2], Walter Gieseking…
- Walter Gieseking died in London[4].
- Walter Gieseking was born on November 5, 1895[3].
- Walter Gieseking died on October 26, 1956[5].
- Walter Gieseking is buried at Nordfriedhof[12].
- Walter Gieseking held citizenship in Germany[13].
- Walter Gieseking held citizenship in France[14].
- Walter Gieseking's professions included lepidopterist[6].
- Walter Gieseking worked as a pianist[7].
- Walter Gieseking worked as a composer[8].
- Walter Gieseking worked as an academic musician[9].
- Walter Gieseking's professions included writer[10].
- Walter Gieseking worked as a musician[15].
- Among Walter Gieseking's employers was Hochschule für Musik Saar[16].
- Walter Gieseking was educated at Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media[17].
- A notable student of Walter Gieseking was Rosa Maria Kucharski i Gonzàlez[18].
- A notable student of Walter Gieseking was André Boucourechliev[19].
- A notable student of Walter Gieseking was Hans Otte[20].
- A notable student of Walter Gieseking was Albert Ferber[21].
- A notable student of Walter Gieseking was Werner Haas[22].
- A notable student of Walter Gieseking was Peter Schmalfuss[23].
- Walter Gieseking is recorded as male[24].
- Walter Gieseking's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Walter Gieseking's genre is classical music[26].
- Walter Gieseking's Commons category is recorded as Walter Gieseking[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1895-11-05[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1956-10-26[31]
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Genre(s): classical[32]
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Community tags: classical, german pianist, pianist[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 62e0e456-bd4b-4edc-a47c-3537cdd53621[34]
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Origins and Family
Walter Gieseking's place of birth was 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2]. He was born on November 5, 1895[3].
Education
Walter Gieseking's education included a stint at Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media[17]. He studied under Karl Leimer[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include lepidopterist[6], pianist[7], composer[8], academic musician[9], writer[10], and musician[15]. Walter Gieseking was employed by Hochschule für Musik Saar[16]. Notable students include Rosa Maria Kucharski i Gonzàlez[18], a pianist[36], 1929–2006[37], of Spain[38]; André Boucourechliev[19], a composer[39], 1925–1997[40], of France[41], awarded the Legion of Honour[42], specialised in classical music[43]; Hans Otte[20], a composer[44], 1926–2007[45], of Germany[46], awarded the Rome Prize of the German Academy Villa Massimo[47]; Albert Ferber[21], a conductor[48], 1911–1987[49], of Switzerland[50]; Werner Haas[22], a pianist[51], 1931–1976[52], of Germany[53]; and Peter Schmalfuss[23], a musician[54], 1937–2008[55], of Germany[56].
Death and Burial
Walter Gieseking died on October 26, 1956[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Nordfriedhof[12].
Why It Matters
Walter Gieseking ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Walter Gieseking born?
Walter Gieseking's place of birth was 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2].
Where did Walter Gieseking die?
Walter Gieseking passed away in London[4].
What did Walter Gieseking do for work?
Walter Gieseking worked as lepidopterist[6], pianist[7], composer[8], academic musician[9], and writer[10].
Where did Walter Gieseking go to school?
Walter Gieseking was educated at Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media[17].