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Maria Yudina or Mariya Yudina (1899 in Nevel, Russia - 1970 in Moscow) was a Russian pianist.

Maria Yudina studied at the Petrograd Conservatory under Leonid Nikolayev. Her classmates included Dmitri Shostakovich and Vladimir Sofronitsky. Though primarily known for her interpretations of Bach and Beethoven, she was a keen champion of contemporary composers including works of her good friend Shostakovich.

Yudina has the distinction of being Stalin's favorite pianist yet remained an uncompromising critic of the Soviet regime until the end of her days, which resulted in her being banned from teaching or even appearing on stage more than once. Her playing was marked by great virtuosity, spirituality, an almost masculine strength, and intellectual rigor. However, her playing was also very individual in style and tone.

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