Irena Kagnowski
1955–2009 (age 54)
Biography
Irena Kagnowski made the harp sing in concert halls and intimate salons alike, her interpretations noted for their warmth and refined touch. She could draw delicate textures from the instrument while keeping the underlying melodies luminous.
She sustained young musicians with generous tuition and encouragement, believing that music could soothe inner turbulence, and her legacy endures among the pupils who now pass her lessons to others.