About Hugo Ruf
Lived 1925 – 1999 (aged 74). Hugo Ruf was a German musician, music educator, university teacher, harpsichordist, editor and music arranger.
Hugo Ruf (born 9 April 1925 in Schramberg/Württemberg, died 1 November 1999 in Brauweiler near Cologne) was an influential German harpsichordist, music pedagogue and a pioneer of early music revival in Germany. He is noted in particular for his recordings of music by Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach. He was instrumental (along with the conductor Helmuth Koch) in the 20th century revival of C.P.E.Bach's music.
Biography Ruf studied harpsichord at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg since 1946. From 1967 until 1990, he taught at the Cologne School of Music, since 1971 as a lifetime professor. He was director of the Seminary for old Music.
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Who was Hugo Ruf?
German musician (1925-1999)
When was Hugo Ruf born?
Hugo Ruf was born on 9 April 1925 in Schramberg.
When did Hugo Ruf die?
Hugo Ruf died on 1 November 1999 in Brauweiler.
What was Hugo Ruf's occupation?
Hugo Ruf was a musician, music educator, university teacher, harpsichordist, editor and music arranger.
What nationality was Hugo Ruf?
Hugo Ruf was German.
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