Jan Ekier (born August 29, 1913) is a Polish pianist and composer known for his authoritative edition of Chopin's music for the Polish National Edition. He was born in Kraków, Poland. He was awarded the International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition's 8th prize in 1937.[1]
On April 17, 2000 Ekier was awarded the Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta and on October 21, 2010 he received the Order of the White Eagle.