Rudolf Firkušný

Czech pianist (1912–1994)
Person human Q2142506
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Rudolf Firkušný

Summary

Rudolf Firkušný is a human[1]. His place of birth was Napajedla[2]. He was born on February 11, 1912[3]. He passed away in Staatsburg[4]. He died on July 19, 1994[5]. He worked as a pianist[6] and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf Firkušný's place of birth was Napajedla[2].
  • Rudolf Firkušný passed away in Staatsburg[4].
  • Rudolf Firkušný was born on February 11, 1912[3].
  • Rudolf Firkušný was born on 1912[9].
  • Rudolf Firkušný died on July 19, 1994[5].
  • Rudolf Firkušný died on January 1, 1994[10].
  • Burial took place at Brno Central Cemetery[11].
  • Rudolf Firkušný held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Rudolf Firkušný held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[13].
  • Czech was Rudolf Firkušný's native language[14].
  • Rudolf Firkušný is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[15].
  • Rudolf Firkušný's professions included pianist[6].
  • Rudolf Firkušný worked as a composer[7].
  • Among Rudolf Firkušný's employers was Juilliard School[16].
  • Rudolf Firkušný was educated at Prague Conservatory[17].
  • Rudolf Firkušný was educated at Brno Conservatory[18].
  • Rudolf Firkušný was educated at Gymnázium an Obchodní akademie Bučovice[19].
  • Rudolf Firkušný received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[20].
  • Rudolf Firkušný received the honorary citizen of Brno[21].
  • Rudolf Firkušný received the honorary citizen of Prague[22].
  • Rudolf Firkušný received the honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[23].
  • Rudolf Firkušný received the honorary citizen of Uherské Hradiště[24].
  • Rudolf Firkušný is recorded as male[25].
  • Rudolf Firkušný's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Rudolf Firkušný's military branch is recorded as Czechoslovak army in exile[27].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf Firkušný was born in Napajedla[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 11, 1912[3] and 1912[9]. He is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[15]. Czech was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Prague Conservatory[17], a conservatory[28], in Czech Republic[29], founded in 1808[30], headquartered in Prague[31]; Brno Conservatory[18], a conservatory[32], in Czech Republic[33], founded in 1919[34], headquartered in Brno[35]; and Gymnázium an Obchodní akademie Bučovice[19], a Gymnasium[36], in Czech Republic[37], founded in 2002[38], headquartered in Bučovice[39]. Studied under Leoš Janáček[40], a composer[41], 1854–1928[42], of Austrian Empire[43], awarded the honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[44]; Vilém Kurz[45], a pianist[46], 1872–1945[47], of Austria–Hungary[48]; Růžena Kurzová[49], a music educator[50], 1880–1938[51], of Austria–Hungary[52]; and Antonín Souček[53], 1888–1942[54], of Czechoslovakia[55].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6] and composer[7]. Among Rudolf Firkušný's employers was Juilliard School[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[20]; honorary citizen of Brno[21], an award[56], in Czech Republic[57]; honorary citizen of Prague[22], an award[58], in Czech Republic[59]; honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[23], an award[60], in Czech Republic[61]; and honorary citizen of Uherské Hradiště[24], an award[62], in Czech Republic[63].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 19, 1994[5] and January 1, 1994[10]. Rudolf Firkušný passed away in Staatsburg[4]. He is buried at Brno Central Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Firkušný ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Firkušný born?

Rudolf Firkušný was born in Napajedla[2].

Where did Rudolf Firkušný die?

Rudolf Firkušný died in Staatsburg[4].

What did Rudolf Firkušný do for work?

Rudolf Firkušný worked as pianist[6] and composer[7].

Where did Rudolf Firkušný go to school?

Rudolf Firkušný was educated at Prague Conservatory[17], Brno Conservatory[18], and Gymnázium an Obchodní akademie Bučovice[19].

What awards did Rudolf Firkušný receive?

Honors received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[20], honorary citizen of Brno[21], honorary citizen of Prague[22], and honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[23].

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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