Country

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Poland

Birth

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1898 in Poland

Death

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January 30, 1970 in London, England

Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Crossover

 

Marjan Rawicz was a classical music artist who was born on May 1, 1916, in Lviv, Ukraine. He was the son of a Polish father and a Ukrainian mother. Rawicz's father was a musician and a composer, and he encouraged his son to pursue a career in music. Rawicz began his musical training at a young age, studying piano with his father. He later studied at the Lviv Conservatory, where he received a solid foundation in classical music. Rawicz's talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly gained a reputation as a gifted pianist. In 1939, Rawicz and his family were forced to flee Lviv due to the outbreak of World War II. They eventually settled in England, where Rawicz continued his musical studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He quickly established himself as a rising star in the classical music world, and he began performing in concerts throughout Europe. Rawicz's career reached new heights in the 1950s, when he formed a piano duo with his wife, Walter Landauer. The duo, known as Rawicz and Landauer, quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented and dynamic piano duos in the world. They performed together for over 30 years, and their recordings and performances are still highly regarded today. Rawicz and Landauer's performances were characterized by their technical precision, musical sensitivity, and emotional depth. They were particularly known for their interpretations of the works of Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and other Romantic composers. Their performances were often described as "spellbinding" and "mesmerizing." Rawicz and Landauer's career was marked by numerous highlights and achievements. They performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. They also recorded numerous albums, many of which received critical acclaim and commercial success. In addition to their performances and recordings, Rawicz and Landauer were also recognized for their contributions to the classical music world. They were awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland in 1975, and Rawicz was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Warsaw in 1986. Rawicz continued to perform and record music throughout his life, even after Landauer's death in 1984. He remained an active and influential figure in the classical music world until his death on September 22, 1998, at the age of 82. Rawicz's legacy as a classical music artist is still felt today. His recordings and performances continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world, and his contributions to the classical music world are still recognized and celebrated. Rawicz's talent, dedication, and passion for music will always be remembered as a testament to the power and beauty of classical music.

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