Davidovich, Bella (1928–)

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Davidovich, Bella (1928–)

Soviet pianist. Born in Baku, Azerbaijani, in USSR, July 16, 1928; studied with Konstantin Igumnov (1873–1948) at Moscow Conservatory as well as with Yakov Flier (1912–1978); children: Dmitry Sitkovetsky (violinist).

Shared 1st prize with Halina Czerny-Stefanska at the Chopin Competition in Warsaw (1949); made 1st appearance in the West with Leningrad Philharmonic (1966); enjoyed a successful career in Soviet Union, particularly as a Chopin specialist, before immigrating to US (1978); excelled at music of Scriabin, especially his Second Sonata; recorded the 4 Chopin Ballades, several Beethoven sonatas, and the Saint-Saëns G minor Concerto, and often performed chamber music with her son, Dmitry Sitkovetsky.

See also Women in World History.

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