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Władysław Szpilman

Władysław Szpilman (1911–2000) was a Russian pianist, composer and writer.

Also recorded as Al Legro; Władek Szpilman.

Overview

Born at Sosnowiec in 1911, died at Warsaw in 2000.

In detail

Władysław Szpilman studied at Chopin University of Music and Academy of Arts, Berlin. the recorded working language is Polish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Membership is recorded of Union of Polish Composers.

Works named in the authority record are Śmierć Miasta and The Pianist.

Distinctions recorded are Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Gold Cross of Merit‎, Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta and Zasłużony Działacz Kultury.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Władysław Szpilman”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q157176: Władysław Szpilman

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