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Stefan Askenase
Who
Stefan Askenase · Arts & Literature
What
Classical pianist
When
1896, Lwów, Austria-Hungary (now Lviv, Ukraine) — 1985, Germany
Where
Poland · Belgium · Germany
Biography
Stefan Askenase is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical pianist
How & why
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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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Classical pianist
1896
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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