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Ignaz Friedman

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Ignaz Friedman · Arts & Literature

What

Classical pianist

When

1882, Podgórze (Kraków), Poland (then Austria-Hungary) — 1948, Sydney, Australia

Where

Poland · Europe · Australia

Biography

Ignaz Friedman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical pianist

How & why

Ignaz Friedman was a Polish pianist and composer regarded as one of the greatest of the early twentieth century, especially celebrated for his Chopin interpretations and his voluminous concert career and recordings. Born into a Jewish family near Kraków, he fled Europe during the Second World War and settled in Australia.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

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Classical pianist

1882

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music