Albert Roussel

Albert Roussel was a French classical composer, choreographer, pianist, musicologist, music educator and university teacher (1869–1937). He was born at Tourcoing and died at Royan.

Also recorded as Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel.

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Identity and origins

Albert Roussel was recorded at birth as Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel. The authorities additionally record the heading Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel. His recorded language was French.

Formation and teaching

Albert Roussel studied at École Navale, Collège Stanislas de Paris and Schola Cantorum de Paris. He trained under Vincent d'Indy.

As a teacher, Albert Roussel is recorded in connection with Roland-Manuel and Bohuslav Martinů. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Identity

What the record establishes about Albert Roussel.

Albert Roussel is recorded as having received Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music. Albert Roussel is recorded as choreographer, pianist, musicologist, music educator and university teacher. Albert Roussel is recorded at birth as Albert Charles Paul Marie Roussel. Albert Roussel is recorded with the citizenship of France.

Activity and practice

Albert Roussel is recorded as having studied at École Navale, Collège Stanislas de Paris and Schola Cantorum de Paris.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Albert Roussel may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Albert Roussel is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q313376.

In detail

Albert Roussel studied at École Navale, Collège Stanislas de Paris and Schola Cantorum de Paris. training under Vincent d'Indy is recorded. Roland-Manuel and Bohuslav Martinů are recorded as having studied under Albert Roussel. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is classical music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony.

Works named in the authority record are Les rêves.

Distinctions recorded are Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music.

Chronology

  1. 1869Albert Roussel born at Tourcoing.
  2. 1869Albert Roussel was born in 1869 at Tourcoing.
  3. 1937Albert Roussel died at Royan.
  4. 1937Albert Roussel died in 1937 at Royan.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Albert Roussel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313376: Albert Roussel

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