Smendzianka, Regina (1924–)
Smendzianka, Regina (1924–)
Polish pianist. Born 1924; studied with Zbigniew Drzewiecki in Warsaw.
Besides carrying on an important concert career, recorded a superb performance of Sonata No. 2 by Polish composer Grazyna Bacewicz; also recorded Bacewicz's piano Etudes.
See also Women in WorldHistory.
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