Ignacy Jan Paderewski was not only one of the most famous pianists and composers of his time, but also a committed politician and freedom fighter for his native Poland.
Ignacy Jan Paderewski – A Life for Music and Politics
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György Cziffra – Virtuoso pianist with an eventful life story
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György Cziffra was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, whose virtuoso playing and dramatic destiny made him a legend. He was born in Budapest on November 5, 1921, the son of a Roma...
Walter Gropius – Architect of modernism
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Walter Gropius was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. He is considered the founder of the Bauhaus movement, which combined art, craft and technology and created a new...
Hildegard Knef – A style icon of the post-war period
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Hildegard Knef was one of the most famous and versatile German artists of the 20th century. She was an actress, singer, author and director who enjoyed success in various genres and countries...
Mireille Mathieu – How the singer became a style icon
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Mireille Mathieu is one of the most famous and successful French singers in the world. For more than five decades, she has thrilled her audience with her powerful and soulful voice, which has earned...