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Jerzy Lefeld

1898 – 1980

Polish musician

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Lived 1898 – 1980 (aged 82). Jerzy Lefeld was a Polish composer, pianist, music educator and musician.

Jerzy Lefeld (Jerzy Albert Lefeld) born 17 January 1898 in Warsaw, died on 22 February 1980 in Warsaw, was a Polish composer, pianist and a music teacher.

From 1917 until World War II he taught piano at the Warsaw Conservatory. He became its professor in 1933. In the period 1924-1926 he also collaborated with the experimental radio studio in Warsaw and from 1926 with the Polish Radio (including as a member of the Polish Radio Little Orchestra conducted by J. Ozimiński). In the years 1941-1944 he worked as a teacher and played in cafes and private homes. After the war he resumed work in the successor of the Conservatory, the Fryderyk Chopin Music Academy.

His notable pupils included Witold Lutosławski and Stefan Kisielewski.

He composed many pieces, including several symphonies.

Selected works String Sextet in E flat major for 2 Violins, 2 Violas and 2 Cellos, 1919 Variations on a Folk Theme for Piano, 1937 Six Songs for Voice and Orchestra, 1948

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Important facts

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Education
Chopin University of Music
Employers
Chopin University of Music
Awards
Medal of the 10th Anniversary of People's Poland; Gold Cross of Merit‎; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta; Decade of Independence Regained

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jerzy Lefeld?

Polish musician (1898-1980)

When was Jerzy Lefeld born?

Jerzy Lefeld was born on 17 January 1898 in Warsaw.

When did Jerzy Lefeld die?

Jerzy Lefeld died on 22 February 1980 in Warsaw.

What was Jerzy Lefeld's occupation?

Jerzy Lefeld was a composer, pianist, music educator and musician.

What nationality was Jerzy Lefeld?

Jerzy Lefeld was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerzy Lefeld

· Wikidata: Q1687990

· DBpedia: Jerzy Lefeld

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