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Igor Markevitch

Igor Markevitch (1912–1983) was a French composer, conductor and university teacher.

Also recorded as Igor Borisovich Markevitch.

Overview

Born at Kyiv in 1912, died at Antibes in 1983.

In detail

Igor Markevitch studied at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot. training under Nadia Boulanger, Pierre Sancan and Hermann Scherchen is recorded. Wolfgang Sawallisch, Daniel Barenboim and Jean Périsson are recorded as having studied under Igor Markevitch. the recorded working language is French and Ukrainian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical. The authority associates the name with classical music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Salzburg and Moscow. Employment is recorded with Mozarteum University Salzburg and Moscow Conservatory.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Igor Markevitch”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q503355: Igor Markevitch

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