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Rudolf Serkin: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born March 28, 1903 • Cheb • Czech Republic
Died May 8, 1991 (aged 88) • Vermont
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1983) • Kennedy Center Honors (1981)
Notable Family Members son Peter Serkin

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