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Bogusław Kaczyński

1942 – 2016

Polish classical music journalist

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About Bogusław Kaczyński

Lived 1942 – 2016 (aged 73). Bogusław Kaczyński was a Polish music theorist, music critic, journalist, opinion journalist, music educator and music journalist.

Bogusław Kaczyński (2 May 1942 – 21 January 2016) was a Polish classical music journalist, music critic and writer.

Kaczyński was the author of a classical recording series, The Golden Collection. He also hosted musical competitions, including the Frederic Chopin Piano Competition, the Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition, and the New Year's Concerts in Vienna.

Polityka magazine, ranked Kaczyński among the ten greatest Polish television personalities of the 20th century. Film critic Zygmunt Kałużyński said Kaczyński for opera, as an art form, did more than anybody in the country's whole history. Among others, he won Wiktor and Superwiktor awards. Kaczyński was the founder of the charity foundation ORFEO, which supports Polish culture.

Kaczyński had suffered a stroke in 2007. In 2016, he suffered another stroke and died in Warsaw, aged 73.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Music theorist, music critic, journalist, opinion journalist, music educator, music journalist
Nationality
Employers
Chopin University of Music
Awards
Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Golden Medal for Merit to Culture; Order of the Smile; Mistrz Mowy Polskiej; Ekran; Złoty Hipolit

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bogusław Kaczyński?

Polish classical music journalist (1942–2016)

When was Bogusław Kaczyński born?

Bogusław Kaczyński was born on 2 May 1942 in Biała Podlaska.

When did Bogusław Kaczyński die?

Bogusław Kaczyński died on 21 January 2016 in Warsaw.

What was Bogusław Kaczyński's occupation?

Bogusław Kaczyński was a music theorist, music critic, journalist, opinion journalist, music educator and music journalist.

What nationality was Bogusław Kaczyński?

Bogusław Kaczyński was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bogusław Kaczyński

· Wikidata: Q55738

· DBpedia: Bogusław Kaczyński

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