Ethel Leginska, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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British composer and pianist
Date of Birth: 13-Apr-1886
Place of Birth: Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 26-Feb-1970
Profession: composer, conductor, pianist, music pedagogue
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Ethel Leginska
- Ethel Liggins (13 April 1886 – 26 February 1970) was a British pianist, composer, conductor and music educator. She was a student of Theodor Leschetizky, later studying composition with Rubin Goldmark and Ernest Bloch, and conducting with Eugene Goossens, Robert Heger and Gennaro Papi.
- Among her students were pianist and harpsichordist Gavin Williamson, James Henry Fields, Daniel Pollack and Bruce Sutherland.
- She was a pioneer of women's opportunity in music performance and conducting, being the first woman to conduct many of the world's leading orchestras.
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