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Peter Ryom

b. 1937

Danish musicologist

Musicologist Music educator
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About Peter Ryom

Born 1937. Peter Ryom is a Danish musicologist and music educator.

Peter Ryom (born 31 May 1937 in Copenhagen) is a Danish musicologist. He is internationally known as the author of the Ryom-Verzeichnis, the now-standard catalogue of the works of Antonio Vivaldi. The number of a composition in the Ryom Verzeichnis (Ryom catalogue) is always prefaced by the abbreviation RV.

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Important facts

Born
31 May 1937, Copenhagen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Musicologist, music educator
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Ryom?

Danish musicologist

When was Peter Ryom born?

Peter Ryom was born on 31 May 1937 in Copenhagen.

What is Peter Ryom's occupation?

Peter Ryom is a musicologist and music educator.

What nationality is Peter Ryom?

Peter Ryom is Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Ryom

· Wikidata: Q1369400

· DBpedia: Peter Ryom

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