Stefan Askenase
Stefan Askenase · Arts & Literature
Classical pianist
1896, Lwów, Austria-Hungary (now Lviv, Ukraine) — 1985, Germany
Poland · Belgium · Germany
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Stefan Askenase was a Polish-born Jewish classical pianist renowned as one of the twentieth century's foremost interpreters of Chopin, admired for the elegance and refinement of his playing. He survived the Holocaust years and became an influential teacher, mentoring pianists including the young Martha Argerich. He performed and taught across Europe throughout a long career.
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Classical pianist
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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