Jan Ekier

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Jan Ekier after having received the Order of the White Eagle (2010)

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 Frédéric 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.^[2] He turned 100 in August 2013.^[3]

References

↑ Jan Ekier – Persons related to Chopin – Narodowy Instytut Fryderyka Chopina
↑ Jan Ekier at PWM Edition
↑ "Jan Ekier – 100 years old today!". Thenews.pl: News from Poland. 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-09-05.

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Name	Ekier, Jan
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Short description	Polish musician
Date of birth	August 29, 1913
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