Rudolf Serkin
Rudolf Serkin | |
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Rudolf Serkin in 1962 | |
| Born | March 28, 1903 |
| Died | May 8, 1991 (aged 88) Guilford, Vermont, United States |
| Occupation | classical pianist |
| Years active | 1916–1988 |
| Spouse | Irene Busch |
| Children | 7, including Peter Serkin |
| Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom |
Rudolf Serkin (28 March 1903 – 8 May 1991) was a Bohemian-born Austrian-American pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Beethoven interpreters of the 20th century.