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Ruben Liljefors

Ruben Liljefors was a Swedish composer, conductor and music teacher (1871–1936). He was born at Uppsala Cathedral Assembly.

Also recorded as Ruben Mathias Liljefors; Ruben Mattias Liljefors.

Ruben Liljefors in brief

Born
1871
Died
1936
Known for
composer, conductor and music teacher
Place of birth
Uppsala Cathedral Assembly
Contents

Identity and origins

Ruben Liljefors was recorded at birth as Ruben Mathias Liljefors. The authorities additionally record the headings Ruben Mathias Liljefors and Ruben Mattias Liljefors.

He was the child of Anders Liljefors. One child is recorded: Ingemar Liljefors.

Formation and teaching

Ruben Liljefors studied at Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Uppsala University and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. He trained under Ivar Hedenblad, Salomon Jadassohn, Julius Klengel and Paul Homeyer.

As a teacher, Ruben Liljefors is recorded in connection with Knut Håkanson. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Identity

What the record establishes about Ruben Liljefors.

Ruben Liljefors is recorded as composer, conductor and music teacher. Ruben Liljefors is recorded as having received Litteris et Artibus. Ruben Liljefors is recorded at birth as Ruben Mathias Liljefors. Ruben Liljefors is recorded with the citizenship of Sweden.

Activity and practice

Ruben Liljefors is recorded as having studied at Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Uppsala University and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Ruben Liljefors may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Ruben Liljefors is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q325059.

In detail

Ruben Liljefors studied at Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Uppsala University and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig. training under Ivar Hedenblad, Salomon Jadassohn and Julius Klengel is recorded. Knut Håkanson is recorded as having studied under Ruben Liljefors.

Employment is recorded with Vasaskolan in Gävle and Gävle Symphony Orchestra. Membership is recorded of Royal Swedish Academy of Music.

Works named in the authority record are När det lider mot jul.

Distinctions recorded are Litteris et Artibus.

Chronology

  1. 1871Ruben Liljefors born at Uppsala Cathedral Assembly.
  2. 1871Ruben Liljefors was born in 1871 at Uppsala Cathedral Assembly.
  3. 1936Ruben Liljefors died at Uppsala Cathedral Assembly.
  4. 1936Ruben Liljefors died in 1936 at Uppsala Cathedral Assembly.

Sources

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

  1. 1.

    “Ruben Liljefors”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q325059: Ruben Liljefors

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