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Ralph Kirkpatrick Silver

American harpsichordist and musicologist (1911–1984)

10 Jun 1911 to 13 Apr 1984Education

Ralph Kirkpatrick was an American harpsichordist and musicologist (1911–1984). Born 1911 in Massachusetts. Associated with Yale University, Mozarteum University Salzburg.

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Born
1911-06-10, Massachusetts
Died
1984-04-13, Guilford
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
pianist, musicologist, harpsichordist, university teacher, musician
Affiliations
American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society
Also known as
Ralph Leonard Kirkpatrick
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Awards

  • Guggenheim Fellowship 1936
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English

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