Anna Kijanowska

**Anna Kijanowska** is a Polish-American classical pianist celebrated for her passionate advocacy of Polish composers and 20th-century music. With a doctorate in piano performance, she’s built a career blending scholarly insight with expressive artistry, particularly championing works by Karol Szymanowski, Grażyna Bacewicz, and lesser-known figures like Roman Ryterband. Her albums, including *Polish Mazurkas* and *LUSH - Liszt, Bacewicz, Wos*, showcase her knack for balancing fiery technical precision with poetic sensitivity, breathing life into both iconic pieces and hidden gems.

Based in the U.S., Anna splits her time between performing and teaching (she’s a longtime faculty member at Virginia Tech), nurturing the next generation of musicians while expanding the classical canon. Whether she’s unraveling Szymanowski’s complex mazurkas or reviving Ryterband’s haunting melodies, Anna’s work feels like a heartfelt love letter to her heritage—and a reminder that classical music is full of stories waiting to be rediscovered.

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