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Witold Malcuzynski was a renowned Polish pianist who was born on September 19, 1914, in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia. His parents were Polish, and they moved to Russia for work. However, when World War I broke out, the family was forced to flee to Poland. Malcuzynski's father was a musician, and he recognized his son's talent for music at an early age. He began teaching him the piano when he was just four years old. Malcuzynski's family moved to Warsaw when he was six years old, and he continued his music education there. He studied at the Warsaw Conservatory, where he was taught by some of the most prominent musicians of the time, including Józef Turczyński and Zbigniew Drzewiecki. Malcuzynski was a prodigious talent, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most promising young pianists in Poland. Malcuzynski made his debut as a concert pianist in 1932, when he was just 18 years old. He performed Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, and the performance was a huge success. Malcuzynski's career took off from there, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after pianists in Poland. In 1937, Malcuzynski won first prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. This was a major achievement for him, as the competition was one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world. Malcuzynski's performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 was widely praised, and he became an overnight sensation. Malcuzynski's career was interrupted by World War II. He was conscripted into the Polish army, and he fought in the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. After the war, he resumed his career as a concert pianist. He toured extensively throughout Europe, and he also performed in the United States and South America. Malcuzynski was known for his interpretations of Chopin's music. He was considered one of the greatest Chopin interpreters of his time, and his recordings of Chopin's music are still highly regarded today. Malcuzynski was also known for his performances of Mozart's music. He was a master of the classical style, and his performances of Mozart's piano concertos were particularly acclaimed. Malcuzynski was a prolific recording artist. He recorded extensively for the EMI label, and his recordings of Chopin's music are still considered some of the best ever made. He also recorded music by Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, and other composers. Malcuzynski's career was cut short by his untimely death in 1977. He died of a heart attack at the age of 62. However, his legacy lives on through his recordings and the memories of those who saw him perform. Malcuzynski was a true master of the piano, and his contributions to classical music will never be forgotten.

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