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 ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[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].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: CZ[29]
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Began / founded: 1903-03-28[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1991-05-08[31]
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Genre(s): classical[32]
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Community tags: classical, performer, pianist, piano[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 005da96d-67fb-4723-ad78-b0571b6ce076[34]
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[35].
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[36], 1937–2005[37], of United States[38]; Steven De Groote[17], a pianist[39], 1953–1989[40], of South Africa[41]; Seymour Lipkin[18], a pianist[42], 1927–2015[43], of United States[44]; Cristina Ortiz[19], a musician[45], b. 1950[46], of Brazil[47], specialised in piano performance[48]; and Robert McDonald[20], a pianist[49], b. 1951[50], of United States[51], awarded the honorary doctorate[52].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[21], a medallion[53], in United States[54], founded in 1984[55]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], a civil decoration[56], in Prussia[57], founded in 1842[58]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[23], an award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1963[61]; Kennedy Center Honors[24], an award[62], in United States[63], founded in 1978[64]; Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[25], an award[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1972[67]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[68], in United States[69].
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[70]. Recorded place of burial include Vermont[10] and Christ Church Cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Rudolf Serkin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
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].