Wanda Wilkomirska

Violinist

Birthday January 11, 1929

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Poland

DEATH DATE May 1, 2018 (89)

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About

Violinist who was known for her diverse performance repertoire, from classical to contemporary works, all composed in Poland.

Before Fame

Her father was her first violin teacher; she went on to attend the Ferenc Liszt Music Academy in Budapest and performed at the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall after it was rebuilt in 1955.

Trivia

In 1969, she performed more than thirty-seven times in Australia.

Family Life

She was married to Mieczysław Rakowski and had two sons with him, but they divorced before he became Poland's Prime Minister.

Associated With

She recorded the works of many great composers, including those by George Frederic Handel.