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Academy in Warsaw. During the Japan tour Ekier had lessons with over 60 pianists, mainly Chopin Competition participants in October 1990, but only Kawai was invited as his pupil. At that time Ekier told the masterclass interpreter about Kawai: "She has great potential. And she has very good hands as a pianist."
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October 1995 in Warsaw, though did not receive a prize. TVP, Polish Radio, "Wiadomości Kulturalne" magazine - the media gave Kawai a lot of attention. Polish Radio Program 1 (Pierwszy Program Polskiego Radia) made a 30-minute special radio report, featuring her performing and life. After the
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