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Rhythm is the pulse of music.

Ignacy Jan Paderewski

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Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Age: 80 †
Born: 1860
Born: November 6
Died: 1941
Died: June 29
Classical Composer
Diplomat
Former Prime Minister Of Poland
Music Pedagogue
Musicologist
Pianist
Politician
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