One of the first jazz musicians from Poland to gain an international following, he recorded more than 60 albums and played with stars like Miles Davis.
Category: Warsaw (Poland)
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Eric Lu, an American, Wins International Chopin Piano Competition
In Warsaw, a 27-year-old pianist from Massachusetts beat out 181 competitors to win what some call the Olympics of the piano world.
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Uri Shulevitz, 89, Acclaimed Children’s Book Author and Illustrator, Dies
A Caldecott Medal winner, he turned childhood memories of fleeing the Nazis in Poland into magical stories.
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Man in Poland Posed as Mannequin to Steal Jewelry
A 22-year-old man in Warsaw posed motionless, carrying a shopping bag, beside mannequins in a storefront window, the police said. Security officials caught him.
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The Belarus Free Theater Is Also a Support Network for Exiles
The leaders of the Belarus Free Theater, who fled the country more than a decade ago, are helping more recent refugees to rebuild their lives while putting on a new show.
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In Warsaw, Mokotowska Street Offers Shoppers a Showcase of Polish Creativity
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Over the last decade, Warsaw has bloomed into one of Europe’s most compelling capitals, and Mokotowska Street has flowered along with it.