Regina Smendzianka
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Regina Smendzianka was a Polish
pianist.
Regina Smendzianka was born in Toruń
, and began her public performances as a child of eight surprising the audience with her mature interpretation of the classical works. In 1949 she was awarded the just resumed Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition's 11th prize soon after graduating from the Kraków State Music Academy
with the highest marks. She was a disciple of Zbigniew Drzewiecki
from 1950–55, and subsequently launched an international career. Smendzianka held a professorship at the Fryderyk Chopin Music Academy
until 1996, briefly serving as the institution's rector. She was a juror at the 1970, 1980, 1995
and 2000 editions of the Chopin Competition.
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
pianist.
Regina Smendzianka was born in Toruń
Torun
Toruń is an ancient city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. Its population is more than 205,934 as of June 2009. Toruń is one of the oldest cities in Poland. The medieval old town of Toruń is the birthplace of the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus....
, and began her public performances as a child of eight surprising the audience with her mature interpretation of the classical works. In 1949 she was awarded the just resumed Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition's 11th prize soon after graduating from the Kraków State Music Academy
Academy of Music in Kraków
The Academy of Music in Kraków is a conservatory located in downtown Kraków, Poland.-History:The Academy, until 1945 as a conservatory under the name Cracow Conservatory or Conservatory of the Music Society, was founded in 1888 by the eminent Polish composer Władysław Żeleński thanks to artistic...
with the highest marks. She was a disciple of Zbigniew Drzewiecki
Zbigniew Drzewiecki
Zbigniew Drzewiecki was a Polish pianist especially associated with the interpretation of Chopin's works, who was for most of his life a teacher of pianists. His pupils include several famous pianists of the 20th century, and his influence was therefore very pervasive.Drzewiecki was born in Warsaw...
from 1950–55, and subsequently launched an international career. Smendzianka held a professorship at the Fryderyk Chopin Music Academy
Fryderyk Chopin Music Academy
The Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw is located at ulica Okólnik 2 in central Warsaw, Poland...
until 1996, briefly serving as the institution's rector. She was a juror at the 1970, 1980, 1995
XIII Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition
The XIII International Chopin Piano Competition took place in Warsaw from October 1-22, 1995.-Palmares:-Jury:** Jan Ekier ** Paul Badura-Skoda** Halina Czerny-Stefańska** Bella Davidovich** Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger...
and 2000 editions of the Chopin Competition.