85 minutes ago Celebrated musician Janusz Olejniczak, who played piano parts in The Pianist film, dies at 72

Polish musician and teacher, whose hands starred in the Oscar-winning film, was remembered as an outstanding performer of ChopinPolish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in the 2002 Oscar-winning movie The Pianist, has died at the age of 72, his family said on Monday.The family’s statement to the media said Olejniczak died on Sunday of a heart attack. Continue reading...

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