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Egon Wellesz

Egon Wellesz (1885–1974) was an Austrian composer, musicologist and university teacher.

Also recorded as Egon Joseph Wellesz; Jenö Wellesz.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Egon Joseph Wellesz.

Born at Vienna in 1885, died at Oxford in 1974.

In detail

Egon Wellesz studied at University of Vienna. training under Arnold Schoenberg and Guido Adler is recorded. Dorothy Gow and Peggy Glanville-Hicks are recorded as having studied under Egon Wellesz. the recorded working language is English.

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

Employment is recorded with University of Vienna. Membership is recorded of Second Viennese School and Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Order of St. Gregory the Great and City of Vienna Prize for Music.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Egon Wellesz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q213680: Egon Wellesz

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