Anna Suszczynska facts for kids
Anna Suszczynska (born in 1877 – died in August 1931) was a talented Polish composer, a skilled pianist, and a dedicated music teacher. She is remembered for starting music schools in both Poznan, Poland, and Binghamton, New York, in the United States.
Anna Suszczynska was born in the city of Poznan. She loved music from a young age and studied it at the famous Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory in Berlin, Germany. She also continued her music studies in New York. A very famous Polish piano player, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, even praised her performances!
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What Did Anna Suszczynska Do?
Starting Music Schools
After finishing her studies in New York, Anna Suszczynska went back to her hometown of Poznan. There, she opened and led her own music school. She wanted to share her love of music with others.
Later, she returned to New York. By 1922, she had opened another music school, this time in Binghamton. This shows how much she believed in the power of music education.
Her Performances
Anna Suszczynska was not just a teacher; she was also a wonderful performer. She often gave solo piano concerts, where she played beautiful music all by herself. She also played the piano to accompany singers, like the soprano Minna Kaufmann Ruud.
Her Musical Works
Anna Suszczynska also wrote her own music. Her compositions included pieces for orchestra, piano, and voice.
Orchestra Music
- Piano Concerto in e minor
- War Symphony
Piano Music
- Polish Dance
- Valse d’Amour (which means 'Love Waltz')
- War Symphony (an arrangement for piano)
Vocal Music
- “Give Us Peace, Oh Lord”
- “Lullaby”
- “Spring”
Anna Suszczynska passed away in Poznan in August 1931. Her legacy lives on through her music and the schools she founded.
See Also
- List of Polish composers
- Women in music
