Born 1925 California, of Polish ancestry, in her youth sent to Europe to learn piano, including from Rachmaninov, died recently, April 2026, in California, aged 101. This performance must have been recorded about 10 years ago.
The legendary Ruth Slenczynska, born on January 15, 1925, is the last living student of Rachmaninoff. At 91 years old, she gives a breathtaking performance of Brahms' Intermezzo Op.118 No.2.