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SHTOMPKA (Sztompka) Henryk (4 IV 1901, Boguslavtsy, near Lutsk - 21 IV 1964, Krakow) - Polish pianist and teacher. In 1926 he graduated from the Warsaw Conservatory in the class of fp. from Yu. Turchinsky, in 1928-1932 he took lessons from I. Paderevsky in Walrus (Switzerland); also studied at the philosophical faculty of Warsaw University. In 1927 he participated in the 1st International. Piano Competition F. Chopin in Warsaw (pr. For the best performance of F. Chopin's mazurkas). Known as one of the best interpreters production. Chopin (in 1957 he recorded all his mazurki on a plate), also performed Op. other composers. He toured in many places. European countries (in the USSR in 1958). Sh .'s game was distinguished by a beautiful sound, perfect technology, a combination of virtuoso bravura with lyricism. Since 1945, professor in the class of fp. Gos.higher muses. schools in Krakow. In 1957-64 vice president of the Society named after F. Chopin in Warsaw. Ch. jury for many Int. piano competitions, including at the 1st competition to them. P.I. Tchaikovsky in Washington (1958). Gos. etc. NDP (1949).