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Polish born composer and virtuoso pianist Leopold Godowsky (1870-1938) became an American citizen in 1891. His compositions and transcriptions are numerous and many are only playable by truly accomplished pianists.

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Leopold Godowski Heinrich Neuhaus essay about his most esteemed teacher and friend. www.neuhaus.it/english/godowski.html

Godowsky, Leopold (1870 - 1938) Brief comments about his piano virtuosity and difficult compositions with recommended recordings. www.hnh.com/composer/godowsky.htm

Leopold Godowsky Official site. Detailed biography, family history, works, photographs, discography, and forum. www.godowsky.com

Godowsky, Leopold (1870 - 1938), Poland Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers. stevenestrella.com/composers/composerfiles/godowsky1938.html

MSN Learning & Research: Godowsky, Leopold Concise Encarta Encyclopedia article focuses on his music and his precociousness. encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761570390

Classical Music Archives: Godowsky Music files offered in MIDI, and MP3 audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists. www.classicalarchives.com/main-g.html#GODOWSKY

Godowsky, Leopold Biography noting his pianistic skills, touring, and interpretive and compositional abilities from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio. www.wqxr.com/cgi-bin/iowa/cla/learning/grove.html?record=3733

LeopoldGodowsky.com A website devoted to the contrapuntal craftsman of the piano, Leopold Godowsky. www.LeopoldGodowsky.com