Award Winners

List of Kennedy Center Honor winners from every year the award has been given out. All Kennedy Center Honor winners are listed below in order of popularity, but can be sorted by any column. People who won the Kennedy Center Honor award are listed along with photos for every Kennedy Center Honor winner that has a picture associated with their name online. You can click on the name of the Kennedy Center Honor award recipients to get more information about each. People who won the Kennedy Center Honor are usually listed by year, but on this list you've got a complete list of Kennedy Center Honor winners from all years. If this proves to not be a full list of Kennedy Center Honor winners, you can help make it so by adding to this one. This list includes the most memorable and well-known Kennedy Center Honor winners of all time. Anybody who won the Kennedy Center Honor usually has a picture associated with their name, so all the Kennedy Center Honor-winning people are listed here with photos when available. This list spans the history of the Kennedy Center Honor, so most of the famous Kennedy Center Honor winners are here and can be a good starting point for making a list of your favorites. This list answers the question "who are all the people who have ever won Kennedy Center Honor?" If you're looking for all the nominees, you can click the links above the title of this page to the Listopedia page where you'll find a directory of award nominees, as well as the rest of the award winners lists we have. You're able to copy this list to make your own just like it, re-rank it to fit your opinions, then publish it to share with your friends. This list includes Brian Wilson, Jason Robards and more items. {#nodes}

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Complete list of Presidential Medal of Freedom winners since its inception. Photos are included for almost every Presidential Medal of Freedom winner. Winners of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in every year are listed here alphabetically, but you can sort this Presidential Medal of Freedom list by any column. Items include everything from Andrew Goodpaster to Homer Morrison Byington. You can use the items in this fact-based list to create a new list, re-rank it to fit your views, then share it on Facebook, Twitter or any other social networks you belong to.-28 Items-

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The Americans

List of notable or famous pianists from the United States, with bios and photos, including the top pianists born in the United States and even some popular pianists who immigrated to the United States. If you're trying to find out the names of famous American pianists then this list is the perfect resource for you. These pianists are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known pianist from the United States is included when available. The list you're viewing is made up of American piano players like Stevie Wonder and Billy Joel. This historic pianists from the United States list can help answer the questions &quot;Who are some American pianists of note?&quot; and &quot;Who are the most famous pianists from the United States?&quot; These prominent pianists of the United States may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected American pianists.Use this list of renowned American pianists to discover some new pianists that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the social media icons at the top or bottom of the page.&nbsp;

Famous Pianists from the United States

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Hungary

List of famous people from Hungary, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Hungary, while others are simply notable locals. If you&#39;re from Hungary you might already know that these prominent figures, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Hungary, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.

With people ranging from Andr&aacute;s Szered&aacute;s to Chaim Michael Dov Weissmandl, this is a great starting point for a list of your favorites.

If you want to answer the questions, &quot;Which famous people are from Hungary?&quot; or &quot;Which celebrities were born in Hungary?&quot; then this list is a great resource for you.

Famous People From Hungary

Famous People From Hungary | List of Famous Hungarians

Austria

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List famous Austrian bands and solo musicians, listed by popularity with photos when available. These popular bands from Austria come from a number of different musical genres, including rock, pop, metal, electronic, jam, punk and acoustic. These might not necessarily be the best Austrian bands, but this list contains a majority of the greatest bands from Austria. Music lovers who are looking for new music to listen to can use this list of talented Austrian musicians to discover some great new bands and artists.The list you're viewing is made up of many different bands, like Georg Ludwig Ritter von Trapp and Oskar Werner.This list answers the questions, "Which bands are from Austria?" and "Which bands are popular in Austria?"

Famous Bands from Austria

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Popular Austrian Bands | List of Famous Bands from Austria

Entertainment

List of film <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> from Austria, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Austria has produced some very talented actors and actresses in the last century, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These Austrian actors specialize in film, television or even theater, so they're not all necessarily movie stars. These are some of the best Austrian actors the country has ever seen, so if you're a native of Austria and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.List features actors like Gusti Huber, Theodore Bikel, and many moreThis list answers the questions, "Who are the best Austrian actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Austria?" You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Austria in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Austrian film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.

Famous Actors from Austria

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Famous Austrian Actors | List of Actors from Austria

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-pianists-from-united-states-of-america/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">List of famous pianists</a>, with photos, bios, and other information when available. Who are the top pianists in the world? This includes the most prominent pianists, living and dead, both in America and abroad. This list of notable pianists is ordered by their level of prominence, and can be sorted for various bits of information, such as where these historic pianists were born and what their nationality is. The people on this list are from different countries, but what they all have in common is that they're all renowned pianists.Elton John and Paul McCartney are a great starting point for your to rank your favorites on this list From reputable, prominent, and well known pianists to the lesser known pianists of today, these are some of the best professionals in the pianist field. If you want to answer the questions, "Who are the most famous pianists ever?" and "What are the names of famous pianists?" then you're in the right place. {#nodes}

List of Famous Pianists

Famous Pianists | List of the Top Well-Known Pianists

List of notable or famous pianists from Austria, with bios and photos, including the top pianists born in Austria and even some popular pianists who immigrated to Austria. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Austrian pianists then this list is the perfect resource for you. These pianists are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known pianist from Austria is included when available. The list you're viewing contains people like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Schubert. This historic pianists from Austria list can help answer the questions "Who are some Austrian pianists of note?" and "Who are the most famous pianists from Austria?" These prominent pianists of Austria may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Austrian pianists.Use this list of renowned Austrian pianists to discover some new pianists that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/social-media?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">social media</a> icons at the top or bottom of the page. {#nodes}

Famous Pianists from Austria

Famous Pianists from Austria | List of Top Austrian Pianists

List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-actors?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous film actors</a> and actresses from Austria, listed by their popularity with photos when available. Austria has given birth to some great movie <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Austrian screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of Austria and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.List is made up of a variety of film actors, including Albert Rueprecht and Maximilian Schell.This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Austrian actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Austria?" You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Austria in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Austrian film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.

Popular Film Actors from Austria

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Austrian Film Actors & Actresses | List of Movie Stars From Austria

List of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-pirates/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous male</a> pianists, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest male pianists list contains the most prominent and top males known for being pianists. Piano fans will also enjoy these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/weird-mozart-stories/philgibbons">bizarre Mozart facts</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-stevie-wonder-songs/ranker-music">most underrated Stevie Wonder songs</a>. There are thousand of males working as pianists in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic pianists have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a male aspiring to be a pianist then the people below should give you inspiration.Ludwig van Beethoven and Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Chopin&nbsp;are included on this list of popular male piano players along with famous singers who play piano, like Elton John, Billy Joel, and Ray Charles. White, black, old, young, gay, modern - this list has them all! &nbsp;While this isn't a list of all male pianists, it does answer the questions &quot;Who are the most famous male pianists?&quot; and &quot;Who are the best male pianists?&quot;

Famous Male Pianists

Famous Male Pianists | List of Top Male Pianists

Rudolf Serkin

Rudolf Serkin (28 March 1903 – 8 May 1991) was a Bohemian-born pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Beethoven interpreters of the 20th century.

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Classical Music & Opera

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Classical music forever shaped the future of music. Most of contemporary music has influences from classical music in some way. Becoming a professional pianist is much more than just hitting the right note. It involves comprehensive music theory, having an ear for rhythm, and the passion for music that simply can't be taught. &nbsp; The piano is one of the most powerful instruments in the music world. Classical composers like Bach and Beethoven used the piano to build the parts for all of the other instruments in their symphonies and other works. Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-pianists-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest classical pianists of all time</a>? &nbsp; This list features the all time greatest classical pianists, ranked by the community's votes and including Aaron Copland, Jacques Abram, Johann Sebastian Bach, Lang Lang, and George Frideric Handel. Vote up the best classical pianists below or add one you think is the greatest who isn't already on the list.

Martha Argerich

The Greatest Classical Pianists of All Time

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Ranker Music

Is there any sound more beautiful than a piano composition? Almost every piece from composers in early classical music featured this powerful instrument to strike the perfect chords. The piano is extremely versatile, and unlike the guitar, cello, or violin, the strings on the piano are located inside and played with the keys. Many musicians have some knowledge of the piano, even if it isn't their primary instrument. But who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-pianists-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest pianists of all time</a>? Classical and Baroque periods of music history definitely increased the popularity of the piano and almost every genre of music in today’s culture also uses it! It’s no wonder that mastering the art of playing the piano is such a desirable goal. It is also an instrument that once learned, makes it easier to learn other instruments and is popular among young music students. This list features the all time greatest piano players, includin, Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Chopin, Franz Liszt, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Vote up the best pianists below, and see where the musicians you think are the greatest of all time rank!

Anton Rubinstein

The Greatest Pianists Ever

Best Pianists Ever | List of Top Piano Players of All Time

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The piano is one of the most popular and most diverse musical instruments in the world. The instrument has permeated through dozens of genres of music, lending itself to help create some of the most moving and emotional pieces of music in history. The people on this list are masters of the piano and are considered giants in the musical world.&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether you recognize these musicians or not, they've all carved a place out for themselves in the classical music world and have become influential and prominent figures in the industry. If you love geeking out on music, we definitely recommend finding some of their music.&nbsp;This list is votable and rerankable, so take a look through and vote up your favorite <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-classical-pianists/stevie-wonder-on-a-keytar">famous classical pianists</a> in the world. If you don't see someone on here who should be, feel free to add them, but this list is for living musicians only.

Krystian Zimerman

The Best Classical Pianists in the World

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The piano is one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-instrument-makers/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous instruments</a> in the entire world. Almost every composition from some of the greatest composers in early classical music featured this powerful instrument to strike the perfect chords. The piano is extremely versatile and unlike the guitar, cello, or violin the strings on the piano are located inside and played with the keys. Many musicians have some knowledge of the piano, even if it isn't their primary instrument. But who are the greatest pianists of all time? &nbsp; Classical and Baroque periods of music history definitely increased the popularity of the piano and almost every genre of music in today’s culture also uses it! It’s no wonder that mastering the art of playing the piano is such a desirable goal. It is also an instrument that once learned, makes it easier to learn other instruments and is popular among young music students. &nbsp; This list features the all time greatest piano players including, Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Chopin, Franz Liszt, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Vote up the best pianists below and see where the musicians you think are the greatest of all time rank!

Wilhelm Backhaus

The Greatest Pianists of All Time

Greatest Pianists of All Time | List of the Best Piano Players Ever

Have you ever realized how many famous people named Rudolf there are? We put together this list of celebrities named Rudolf to show that Rudolfs have a lot of good representation for their names. Some of the famous Rudolfs on this list might go by Rudolph, so this list also includes famous people named Rudolph. From actors named Rudolf to athletes named Rudolf, this list should include the most notable people <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-characters-named-steve/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">whose name is</a> Rudolf. This list includes well-known Rudolfs like pioneering movie heartthrob Rudolph Valentino, German Nazi politician Rudolf Hess, and Austrian philosopher, architect, and esoteric mind Rudolf Steiner.

Famous People Named Rudolf &amp; Rudolph

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A List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-classical-pianists-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Famous Classical Pianists</a> with photos! These are musicians who are masters of their craft. While it is often the singers who claim all the fame, these musicians are famous in their own right. As time has past and music evolved, the list of musical instruments available has grown, especially with the advent of the digital age. Who are the most famous classical pianists? While the vocalist may have his lyrics, it is the musicians behind him, who truly make the sound. After all, instrumentals are as popular as ever, but acappellas are few and far between. Best of all, with our modern recording technology, we will be able to enjoy these artists for centuries if not millennia!

Rudolf Serkin

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