Rudolf Serkin
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Rudolf Serkin
Summary
Rudolf Serkin is a human[1]. He was born in Cheb[2]. He was born on March 28, 1903[3]. He passed away in Guilford[4]. He died on May 8, 1991[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], pedagogue[7], and piano teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Cheb[2], Rudolf Serkin…
- Rudolf Serkin died in Guilford[4].
- Rudolf Serkin was born on March 28, 1903[3].
- Rudolf Serkin died on May 8, 1991[5].
- Burial took place at Vermont[10].
- Burial took place at Christ Church Cemetery[11].
- A child of Rudolf Serkin was Peter Serkin[12].
- Rudolf Serkin held citizenship in Austria[13].
- Rudolf Serkin held citizenship in United States[14].
- Rudolf Serkin worked as a pianist[6].
- Rudolf Serkin worked as a pedagogue[7].
- Rudolf Serkin's professions included piano teacher[8].
- Rudolf Serkin was employed by Curtis Institute of Music[15].
- A notable student of Rudolf Serkin was Ruth Laredo[16].
- A notable student of Rudolf Serkin was Steven De Groote[17].
- A notable student of Rudolf Serkin was Seymour Lipkin[18].
- A notable student of Rudolf Serkin was Cristina Ortiz[19].
- A notable student of Rudolf Serkin was Robert McDonald[20].
- Rudolf Serkin received the National Medal of Arts[21].
- Rudolf Serkin received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22].
- Rudolf Serkin received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[23].
- Rudolf Serkin received the Kennedy Center Honors[24].
- Rudolf Serkin received the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[25].
- Rudolf Serkin received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
- Rudolf Serkin was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Rudolf Serkin's place of birth was Cheb[2]. He was born on March 28, 1903[3].
Education
Rudolf Serkin studied under Richard Robert[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[6], pedagogue[7], and piano teacher[8]. Among Rudolf Serkin's employers was Curtis Institute of Music[15]. Notable students include Ruth Laredo[16], a musician[29], 1937–2005[30], of United States[31]; Steven De Groote[17], a pianist[32], 1953–1989[33], of South Africa[34]; Seymour Lipkin[18], a pianist[35], 1927–2015[36], of United States[37]; Cristina Ortiz[19], a musician[38], b. 1950[39], of Brazil[40], specialised in piano performance[41]; and Robert McDonald[20], a pianist[42], b. 1951[43], of United States[44], awarded the honorary doctorate[45].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[21], a medallion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1984[48]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], a civil decoration[49], in Prussia[50], founded in 1842[51]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], an award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1963[54]; Kennedy Center Honors[24], an award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1978[57]; Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[25], an award[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1972[60]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[61], in United States[62].
Personal Life
A child of Rudolf Serkin was Peter Serkin[12].
Death and Burial
Rudolf Serkin died on May 8, 1991[5]. He passed away in Guilford[4]. The cause of death was cancer[63]. Recorded place of burial include Vermont[10] and Christ Church Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Rudolf Serkin has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Rudolf Serkin born?
Rudolf Serkin was born in Cheb[2].
Where did Rudolf Serkin die?
Rudolf Serkin passed away in Guilford[4].
What did Rudolf Serkin do for work?
Rudolf Serkin worked as pianist[6], pedagogue[7], and piano teacher[8].
What awards did Rudolf Serkin receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[21], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], and Kennedy Center Honors[24].