Kundinger, Rudolf

1832-

Distinguished pianist; son of Georg Wilhelm Kundinger, a musician. Was born at Nordlingen in 1832. He studied piano and organ with his father and harmony and counterpoint with Blumroder. He went to St. Petersburg as private tutor, and appeared there in the concerts of the Imperial Music Society. In 1850 he was made musical instructor to the children of the Grand Duke Constantin, and since then has remained instructor at the Imperial Court. During the year 1879 to 1880 he was a professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. He has published but few compositions, among which are a trio for piano and strings and a few chamber-pieces.