Wassily Sapellnikoff

Russian pianist and composer (1867–1941)
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Wassily Sapellnikoff

Summary

Wassily Sapellnikoff is a human[1]. Born in Odesa[2], he… he was born on November 2, 1867[3]. He passed away in Sanremo[4]. He died on March 17, 1941[5]. He worked as a composer[6], music educator[7], university teacher[8], and pianist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's place of birth was Odesa[2].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff died in Sanremo[4].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff was born on November 2, 1867[3].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff died on March 17, 1941[5].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff held citizenship in Russian Empire[11].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff worked as a composer[6].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's professions included music educator[7].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff worked as a pianist[9].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's field of work was music[12].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff was employed by Moscow Conservatory[13].
  • A notable student of Wassily Sapellnikoff was Nikolai Medtner[14].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff received the Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society[15].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff is recorded as male[16].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's family name is recorded as Sapelnikov[18].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's given name is recorded as Vasily[19].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's given name is recorded as Wassily[20].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's given name is recorded as Vassily[21].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's given name is recorded as Wassili[22].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff studied under Sophie Menter[23].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff studied under Louis Brassin[24].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff studied under Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky[25].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's instrument is recorded as piano[26].
  • Wassily Sapellnikoff's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Odesa[2], Wassily Sapellnikoff… he was born on November 2, 1867[3].

Education

Studied under Sophie Menter[23], a pianist[28], 1846–1918[29], of Kingdom of Bavaria[30], awarded the Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society[31], specialised in music[32]; Louis Brassin[24], a composer[33], 1836–1884[34], of Belgium[35], specialised in music[36]; and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky[25], a composer[37], 1840–1893[38], of Russian Empire[39], awarded the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[40], specialised in music composing[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], music educator[7], university teacher[8], and pianist[9]. Wassily Sapellnikoff's field of work was music[12]. Among his employers was Moscow Conservatory[13]. A notable student of him was Nikolai Medtner[14].

Recognition

Wassily Sapellnikoff received the Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society[15].

Death and Burial

Wassily Sapellnikoff died on March 17, 1941[5]. He died in Sanremo[4].

Why It Matters

Wassily Sapellnikoff has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Wassily Sapellnikoff born?

Born in Odesa[2], Wassily Sapellnikoff…

Where did Wassily Sapellnikoff die?

Wassily Sapellnikoff passed away in Sanremo[4].

What did Wassily Sapellnikoff do for work?

Wassily Sapellnikoff worked as composer[6], music educator[7], university teacher[8], and pianist[9].

What awards did Wassily Sapellnikoff receive?

Honors received include Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Royal Philharmonic Society Website. Retrieved . royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . imslp.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . imslp.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . The Welte-Mignon: its music and musicians. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . The Welte-Mignon: its music and musicians. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . The Welte-Mignon: its music and musicians. wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Riemann's Music Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The Welte-Mignon: its music and musicians. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . The Welte-Mignon: its music and musicians. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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