IV International Chopin Piano Competition
The IV International Chopin Piano Competition was held from 15 September to 15 October 1949 in Warsaw. The first competition after World War II, it was held in connection with the centenary of Chopin's death. Polish pianist Halina Czerny-Stefańska and Soviet pianist Bella Davidovich shared first place. Due to the wartime destruction of the National Philharmonic, the auditions were held at the Roma Theatre on Nowogrodzka Street.
IV International Chopin Piano Competition
Image: Halina czerny stefanska 1959
Image: Bella Davidovich 1966
Halina Czerny-Stefańska was a Polish pianist.
Halina Czerny-Stefańska