Richard Taruskin is an American musicologist, conductor, and writer. He is known for his significant contributions to the understanding and interpretation of music, as well as his influential writings in the field. His work often explores the relationship between music and cultural context, making him a prominent figure in contemporary music studies. Taruskin's insightful analyses and critiques have helped shape modern musicology, earning him recognition and respect in the academic community. His diverse expertise spans various aspects of music, including historical, theoretical, and sociocultural dimensions.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard Taruskin belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Place of Death: Oakland
Educated At: High School of Music & Art
Occupation: musicologist | choir director | conductor
Employers: University of California, Berkeley
Awards Received: Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Aries 33 | 12 Aries 55 | 0 Cancer 51 |
| Moon | 6 Sagittarius 25 | 19 Libra 26 | 26 Scorpio 45 |
| Mercury | 27 Aries 53 | 15 Pisces 11 | 8 Cancer 54 |
| Venus | 2 Taurus 12 | 3 Taurus 42 | 15 Taurus 11 |
| Mars | 6 Pisces 38 | 24 Pisces 25 | 8 Taurus 13 |
| Jupiter | 19 Virgo 52 | 15 Cancer 54 | 19 Virgo 32 |
| Saturn | 4 Cancer 54 | 5 Aries 39 | 12 Cancer 54 |
| Uranus | 10 Gemini 0 | 28 Taurus 51 | 14 Gemini 19 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 52 | 2 Aries 16 | 3 Libra 40 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 58 | 5 Aquarius 14 | 8 Leo 44 |
| Rahu | 13 Cancer 57 | 7 Pisces 18 | 9 Cancer 39 |
| Ketu | 13 Capricorn 57 | 7 Virgo 18 | 9 Capricorn 39 |
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