Ruth Slenczynska passes away at the age of 101 as the last pupil of Rachmaninoff
Slenczynska was born on January 15, 1921, in Sacramento, California, and began her piano studies at a young age. She became a protégé of Rachmaninoff in the 1930s, receiving personal instruction from the legendary composer during his time in the United States. This unique relationship placed her at the intersection of classical music history, bridging … Read more