Reimar Riefling

Norwegian pianist, music critic, journalist and musicologist
Person human Q7310176
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Reimar Riefling

Summary

Reimar Riefling is a human[1]. He was born in Oslo[2]. He was born on December 4, 1898[3]. He died on May 22, 1981[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], musicologist[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oslo[2], Reimar Riefling…
  • Born in Oslo Municipality[10], Reimar Riefling…
  • Reimar Riefling was born on December 4, 1898[3].
  • Reimar Riefling died on May 22, 1981[4].
  • Reimar Riefling's father was Albert Riefling[11].
  • Reimar Riefling held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Reimar Riefling worked as a journalist[5].
  • Reimar Riefling's professions included musicologist[6].
  • Reimar Riefling's professions included pianist[7].
  • Reimar Riefling's professions included music critic[8].
  • A notable student of Reimar Riefling was Jorunn Marie Bratlie[13].
  • A notable student of Reimar Riefling was Bergljot Havnevik[14].
  • A notable student of Reimar Riefling was Knut Albrigt Andersen[15].
  • A notable student of Reimar Riefling was Øivind Eckhoff[16].
  • A notable student of Reimar Riefling was Johan Øian[17].
  • A notable student of Reimar Riefling was Hanna-Marie Weydahl[18].
  • Reimar Riefling received the King's Medal of Merit[19].
  • Reimar Riefling is recorded as male[20].
  • Reimar Riefling's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Reimar Riefling's Commons category is recorded as Reimar Riefling[22].
  • Reimar Riefling's residence is recorded as Oslo Municipality[23].
  • Reimar Riefling's family name is recorded as Riefling[24].
  • Reimar Riefling's given name is recorded as Reimar[25].
  • Reimar Riefling studied under Astrid Onarheim[26].
  • Reimar Riefling studied under Karl Leimer[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

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: NO[29]

  • Began / founded: 1898[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1981[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: a7de0755-c6a2-41cc-b61f-daa54a314bfb[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Oslo[2], a big city[33], in Norway[34], founded in 1048[35] and Oslo Municipality[10], a municipality of Norway[36], in Norway[37], founded in 1838[38]. Reimar Riefling was born on December 4, 1898[3]. His father was Albert Riefling[11].

Education

Studied under Astrid Onarheim[26], a pianist[39], 1870–1944[40], of Norway[41]; Karl Leimer[27], a pianist[42], 1858–1944[43], of German Reich[44], specialised in music[45]; and Walter Gieseking[46], a lepidopterist[47], 1895–1956[48], of Germany[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[5], musicologist[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8]. Notable students include Jorunn Marie Bratlie[13], a pianist[50], b. 1957[51], of Norway[52]; Bergljot Havnevik[14], a pianist[53], 1905–1963[54], of Norway[55]; Knut Albrigt Andersen[15], a pianist[56], 1932–2003[57], of Norway[58]; Øivind Eckhoff[16], a musician[59], 1916–2001[60], of Norway[61]; Johan Øian[17], a musician[62], 1915–1978[63], of Norway[64]; and Hanna-Marie Weydahl[18], a pianist[65], 1922–2016[66], of Norway[67], awarded the King's Medal of Merit[68].

Recognition

Reimar Riefling received the King's Medal of Merit[19].

Death and Burial

Reimar Riefling died on May 22, 1981[4].

Why It Matters

Reimar Riefling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Reimar Riefling born?

Born in Oslo[2], Reimar Riefling…

Who were Reimar Riefling's parents?

Reimar Riefling's father was Albert Riefling[11].

What did Reimar Riefling do for work?

Reimar Riefling worked as journalist[5], musicologist[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8].

What awards did Reimar Riefling receive?

Honors received include King's Medal of Merit[19].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 14d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ndl authority id → 00454198
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA00768629
    National library of lithuania id → LNB:Cos+;=B/
    Bibsys id → 90215589
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  2. 22w ago · KaZoria · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Jorunn Marie Bratlie, Bergljot Havnevik, Knut Albrigt Andersen +5
    Sex or gender → male
    Father → Albert Riefling
    Given name → Reimar
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