Rudolf Kehrer
pedagogue · music educator · musician
- July 10, 1923
- October 29, 2013
- 90 years
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Rudolf Kehrer, 90, Georgian-born German classical pianist.
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|Rudolf Kehrer (10 July 1923 – 29 October 2013) was a Soviet and Russian classical pianist.
Biography
Kehrer was born in Tiflis, Georgia (later Tbilisi, Georgia) to a family of piano-makers who had emigrated from Swabia. He was a solo pianist of the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and professor at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory. In 1961, he won the All-Union Contest. Kehrer was long known only in Eastern bloc countries, as he was denied the opportunity to travel freely. His recording career lasted for over 40 years (1961–2001) in many diverse locations.
Kehrer last lived in Berlin and died in that city on October 29, 2013, at the age of 90.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what year did the recording career of Rudolf Kehrer conclude?
- A.1961
- B.2001correct
- C.2013
- D.1995
The recording career of Rudolf Kehrer lasted from 1961 until 2001.
Source: Biography section
2.What was the nationality of Rudolf Kehrer according to the biography?
- A.German and Georgian
- B.Russian and German
- C.Georgian and Swabian
- D.Soviet and Russiancorrect
Rudolf Kehrer was identified as a Soviet and Russian classical pianist.
Source: Biography section
3.What was the birth date of Rudolf Kehrer?
- A.29 July 1925
- B.29 October 1923
- C.10 June 1920
- D.10 July 1923correct
Rudolf Kehrer was born on 10 July 1923.
Source: Biography section
4.Which city eventually became known as Tbilisi, Georgia?
- A.Swabia
- B.Tifliscorrect
- C.Moscow
- D.Berlin
Rudolf Kehrer was born in Tiflis, Georgia, which is later referred to as Tbilisi.
Source: Biography section
5.What type of musician was Rudolf Kehrer primarily known as?
- A.Classical pianistcorrect
- B.Composer
- C.Violinist
- D.Orchestral conductor
Rudolf Kehrer was a Soviet and Russian classical pianist.
Source: Biography section
6.In which city was the pianist Rudolf Kehrer born?
- A.Moscow
- B.Berlin
- C.Swabia
- D.Tifliscorrect
Rudolf Kehrer was born in Tiflis, Georgia, to a family of piano-makers.
Source: Biography section
7.What was the occupation of Rudolf Kehrer's family before he became a pianist?
- A.Farmers
- B.Piano-makerscorrect
- C.Diplomats
- D.Teachers
Rudolf Kehrer was born into a family of piano-makers who had emigrated from Swabia.
Source: Biography section
8.From which region did the ancestors of Rudolf Kehrer emigrate?
- A.Moscow
- B.Siberia
- C.Swabiacorrect
- D.Georgia
Rudolf Kehrer's family had emigrated from Swabia to Georgia.
Source: Biography section
9.Which prestigious orchestra featured Rudolf Kehrer as a solo pianist?
- A.Tiflis State Orchestra
- B.Moscow Philharmoniccorrect
- C.Tchaikovsky Symphony
- D.Berlin Philharmonic
Rudolf Kehrer served as a solo pianist for the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra.
Source: Biography section
10.Rudolf Kehrer held a professorship at which educational institution?
- A.Tchaikovsky Conservatorycorrect
- B.Berlin Academy of Music
- C.Tiflis Conservatory
- D.Moscow Music Institute
Rudolf Kehrer was a professor at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory.
Source: Biography section
11.In what year did Rudolf Kehrer win the All-Union Contest?
- A.1955
- B.1972
- C.1961correct
- D.1980
Rudolf Kehrer won the All-Union Contest in 1961.
Source: Biography section
12.For how long did the recording career of Rudolf Kehrer last?
- A.30 years
- B.20 years
- C.55 years
- D.Over 40 yearscorrect
The recording career of Rudolf Kehrer spanned over 40 years, lasting from 1961 to 2001.
Source: Biography section
13.What was the reason Rudolf Kehrer was long known only in Eastern bloc countries?
- A.He was denied the opportunity to travel freelycorrect
- B.He refused to perform elsewhere
- C.He preferred to stay in his homeland
- D.He did not speak foreign languages
Rudolf Kehrer was restricted to Eastern bloc countries because he was denied the opportunity to travel freely.
Source: Biography section
14.Where did Rudolf Kehrer spend the final years of his life?
- A.Berlincorrect
- B.Tbilisi
- C.Swabia
- D.Moscow
Rudolf Kehrer last lived in Berlin, where he also passed away.
Source: Biography section
15.On what date did Rudolf Kehrer pass away?
- A.30 November 2001
- B.10 July 2013
- C.15 September 2011
- D.29 October 2013correct
Rudolf Kehrer died on October 29, 2013, at the age of 90.
Source: Biography section
16.What was the age of Rudolf Kehrer at the time of his death?
- A.90correct
- B.88
- C.92
- D.85
Rudolf Kehrer died in Berlin at the age of 90.
Source: Biography section
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