Willem Kes
Dutch conductor and composer (1856-1934)
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Summary
Willem Kes was born on February 16, 1856[1], in Dordrecht[2]. He died on February 22, 1934[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], and violinist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[10]
- Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[11]
- Student: Dimitri Arakishvili[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: classical music[14]
- Commons category: Willem Kes[15]
- Family name: Kes[16]
- Given name: Willem[17]
- Instrument: violin[18]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[19], Onze Musici (1911)[20], Onze Musici (1923)[21], Onze Musici (1898)[22], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[23]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]
Why It Matters
Willem Kes has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Willem Kes born?
Willem Kes's place of birth was Dordrecht[2].
Where did Willem Kes die?
Willem Kes passed away in Munich[4].
What did Willem Kes do for work?
Willem Kes worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], and violinist[7].
Where did Willem Kes go to school?
Willem Kes was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[11].