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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 in Liepāja and died in Manchester.

Also recorded as Arvid Yansons

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Могила дирижёра Арвида Янсонса на Литераторских мостках в Санкт-Петербурге.

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Identity and origins

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.

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

One child is recorded: Mariss Jansons.

Identity

Arvīds Jansons is recorded as having received Stalin Prize, People's Artist of the USSR and Order of the Red Banner of Labour.

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Life and career

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  1. 1914

    Arvīds Jansons was born in 1914 at Liepāja.

  2. 1984

    Arvīds Jansons died in 1984 at Manchester.

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  • Manchester
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  • Liepāja

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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".

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Literature

  • Jansons, Arvīds, Oxford Music Online, 2001

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Arvīds Jansons studied at Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music.

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