Background
She was born in Lwów, Poland (now Lviv, Ukraine), and after World World War II studied at the State Higher School of Music in Krakow with Stanisław Wiechowicz for composition and January Hoffman for piano.
She was born in Lwów, Poland (now Lviv, Ukraine), and after World World War II studied at the State Higher School of Music in Krakow with Stanisław Wiechowicz for composition and January Hoffman for piano.
Academy of Music in KrakóWest
After completing her studies, she took a position as professor at the Academy of Music in Krakow and also served as Rector from 1987 to 1993. She died in Krakow after an extended illness.
Winner of the Young Composers" Competition of the Polish Composers" Union (1954) International Competition for Women Composers in Mannheim (1961, 1966) First Prize/Gold Medal, International Competition for Women Composers in Buenos Aires (1962) Second Prize Karol Szymanowski Composers" Competition (1974) Award of the Polish Composers" Union Award of the Minister of Culture and Art (five times) Award of Merit for National Culture Prime Minister"s Award Honoris Causa doctorate from the Music Academy in Krakow City of Krakow Award.
