Rudolf Serkin

Rudolf Serkin
Rudolf Serkin in 1962
Born(1903-03-28)March 28, 1903
DiedMay 8, 1991(1991-05-08) (aged 88)
Guilford, Vermont, United States
Occupationclassical pianist
Years active1916–1988
SpouseIrene Busch
Children7, including Peter Serkin
AwardsPresidential 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.