Rudolph Simonsen
Art competitions Rudolph Hermann Simonsen (April 30, 1889 in Copenhagen, Denmark – March 28, 1947 in Copenhagen, Denmark) was a Danish composer and pianist. In 1928, he won a bronze medal in the art competitions of the Olympic Games for his Symphony No. He studied under Otto Malling and Agnes Adler.
Also recorded as Rudolph Hermann Simonsen
Rudolph Simonsen
- Born
- 1889 · Copenhagen.
- Died
- 1947 · Copenhagen.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupation
- composer · music educator · music historian · pianist
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From 1931 to 1947 Simonsen headed the Royal Danish Academy of Music. He has received the Danish chivalric order, Order of the Dannebrog.
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Rudolph Simonsen lived from 30 April 1889 to 28 March 1947 and was a composer. The birth of Rudolph Simonsen is recorded on 30 April 1889 in Copenhagen, and the death on 28 March 1947 in Copenhagen.
Rudolph Simonsen is recorded as composer, music educator, music historian and pianist.
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1889
Rudolph Simonsen born at Copenhagen.
1947
Rudolph Simonsen died at Copenhagen.
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