Leif Rustad
Leif Rustad (30 October 1903 – 17 June 1976) was a Norwegian cellist and radio pioneer. He was born in Kristiansand. He was responsible for the music department in the early days of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
Leif Rustad
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- Name
- Leif Rustad
- Born
- 30 October 1903
- Birthplace
- Kristiansand, Norway
- Died
- 17 June 1976
- Occupation
- Cellist and radio pioneer
- Nationality
- Norway
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Leif Rustad (30 October 1903 – 17 June 1976) was a Norwegian cellist and radio pioneer. He was born in Kristiansand. He was responsible for the music department in the early days of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
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From 1930 he was responsible for the development of NRK's record archive. He also served as a program presenter, and hosted several radio shows, including Rundtomkring, Store Studio and Hobbyklubben.
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• Name — Leif Rustad • Born — 30 October 1903 • Birthplace — Kristiansand, Norway • Died — 17 June 1976 • Occupation — Cellist and radio pioneer • Employer — NRK
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