Rudolf Friml

Rudolf Friml

American composer and pianist of Czech origin.
Born December 7, 1879 in Prague (Bohemia, former Austro-Hungarian Empire, presently Czech Republic), died November 12, 1972 in Los Angeles, USA. Also known as Charles Rudolf Friml and Roderick Freeman.
Student of [a=Antonín Dvořák] at the Prague Conservatory. Brother-in-law of [a=Karel Hašler]. U.S. resident since 1906.

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