theodor leschetizky

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orig. Teodor Leszetycki born June 22, 1830, acut, Pol., Austrian Empire died Nov. 14, 1915, Dresden, Ger. Polish pianist and teacher. A prodigy, he studied in Vienna with Karl Czerny and Simon Sechter (1788-1867) from age 10 and was already a teacher by

In addition to performing, he became the most celebrated piano teacher of his time, first at the conservatory in St. Petersburg (1852-78) and thereafter in Vienna. His students included many of the most renowned pianists of their era, including Ignacy Paderewski and Artur Schnabel

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The·o·dor Le·sche·tiz·ky