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Wanda Wiłkomirska

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Polish-Australian classical violinist and academic teacher (1929--2018)

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Wanda Wiłkomirska was a Polish violinist and academic teacher. She was known for both the classical repertoire and for her interpretation of 20th-century music, having received two Polish State Awards for promoting Polish music to the world as well as other awards for her contribution to music.

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Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Golden Medal for Merit to Culture
Work Flag Order, 1st class

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Wanda Wiłkomirska was a Polish violinist and academic teacher. She was known for both the classical repertoire and for her interpretation of 20th-century music, having received two Polish State Awards for promoting Polish music to the world as well as other awards for her contribution to music. She gave world premiere performances of numerous contemporary works, including music by Tadeusz Baird and Krzysztof Penderecki. Wiłkomirska performed on a violin crafted by Pietro Guarneri in 1734 in Venice. She taught at the music academies of Mannheim and Sydney.

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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1929 to 2018 · aged 89
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