Jan Ekier
Piano, Musical Artist
1913 –
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Who is Jan Ekier?
Jan Ekier is a Polish pianist and composer known for his authoritative edition of Chopin's music for the Polish National Edition. He was born in Kraków, Poland. He was awarded the International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition's 8th prize in 1937. On April 17, 2000 Ekier was awarded the Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta and on October 21, 2010 he received the Order of the White Eagle. He turned 100 in August 2013.
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- Born
- Aug 29, 1913
Kraków - Also known as
- John Ekier
- Ekier, Jan
- Spouses
- Danuta Szaflarska
(1942 - )
- Danuta Szaflarska
- Children
- Nationality
- Poland
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on July 23, 2013
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