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Arvīds Jansons

Arvīds Jansons was a Latvian and Soviet conductor, music educator, university teacher, violinist and musician (1914–1984). He was born at Liepāja and died at Manchester.

Also recorded as Arvid Yansons.

Overview

Born at Liepāja in 1914, died at Manchester in 1984.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Arvid Yansons. His recorded language was Latvian.

One child is recorded: Mariss Jansons.

Formation and teaching

Arvīds Jansons studied at Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music.

As a teacher, Arvīds Jansons is recorded in connection with Ari Angervo and Antal Jancsovics. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Recognition and collections

Arvīds Jansons received Stalin Prize, People's Artist of the USSR, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Order of Friendship of Peoples, Order of the Badge of Honour and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945".

Literature

4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Jansons, Arvīds, Oxford Music Online, 2001. Jansons, Karlis, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. Jansons, Mariss, Oxford Music Online, 2001. Jansons, Mariss Ivars Georgs.

In detail

Arvīds Jansons studied at Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music. Ari Angervo and Antal Jancsovics are recorded as having studied under Arvīds Jansons. the recorded working language is Latvian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Employment is recorded with Saint Petersburg Conservatory.

Distinctions recorded are Stalin Prize, People's Artist of the USSR, Order of the Red Banner of Labour and Order of Friendship of Peoples.

Chronology

  1. 1914Arvīds Jansons born at Liepāja.
  2. 1984Arvīds Jansons died at Manchester.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Arvīds Jansons”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2617057: Arvīds Jansons

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