Wacław Kisielewski
Wacław Kisielewski | |
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Kisielewski's grave in Warsaw | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wacław Kisielewski |
| Born | 12 February 1943 Warsaw, General Government |
| Died | 12 July 1986 (aged 43) Wyszków, Poland |
| Genres | Classical, jazz |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1963–1986 |
| Formerly of | Marek and Wacek, Marek Tomaszewski |
Wacław "Wacek" Kisielewski (12 February 1943 – 12 July 1986) was a Polish pianist. He was the son of Polish politician Stefan Kisielewski, and one half of the pianist duo Marek i Wacek (Marek and Wacek) with Marek Tomaszewski. He made arrangements of classical and modern music, and played concerts in many countries worldwide.
Waclaw died in a car accident in Wyszków and was buried in the Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw on 17 July 1986. The funeral mass in the Church of Saint Cross Piaseczno was attended by a huge crowd. The representatives of EMI and Yamaha were present, among others.