Nikos Skalkottas
Nikos Skalkottas (1904–1949) was a composer and violinist.
Also recorded as Nikolaus Skalkottas; Nikos Skalkotas.
Overview
Born at Chalkída in 1904, died at Athens in 1949.
In detail
Nikos Skalkottas studied at Athens Conservatoire, Berlin University of the Arts and Prussian Academy of Arts. training under Arnold Schoenberg, Kurt Weill and Philip Jarnach is recorded. Kostas Kapnisis is recorded as having studied under Nikos Skalkottas. the recorded working language is German and Greek.
The field of work recorded is music composing and violin performance. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical and twelve-tone technique. The authority associates the name with modernism, Second Viennese School and 20th-century classical music.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin and Athens. Residence is recorded at Chalkída and Athens. Employment is recorded with Athens State Orchestra, Greek National Opera Orchestra and ERT National Symphony Orchestra. Membership is recorded of Panhellenic Musician Union.
Works named in the authority record are 36 Greek Dances.
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“Nikos Skalkottas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q452352: Nikos Skalkottas
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