orig. Teodor Leszetycki
born June 22, 1830, 0141; a 0144; cut, Pol., Austrian Empire
died Nov. 14, 1915, Dresden, Ger.
Polish pianist and teacher.
A prodigy, he studied in Vienna with Karl Czerny and Simon Sechter (17881867) from age 10 and was already a teacher by 14. In addition to performing, he became the most celebrated piano teacher of his time, first at the conservatory in St. Petersburg (185278) and thereafter in Vienna. His students included many of the most renowned pianists of their era, including Ignacy Paderewski and Artur Schnabel .