Jerzy Petersburski, born on 20 April 1895 in Warsaw, was a Polish pianist,
composer, and bandleader known for his contributions to interwar popular music
and tango. He studied piano at the Warsaw Conservatory and later continued his
musical education in Vienna. In 1926, he co-founded the Gold & Petersburski
Orchestra with violinist Artur Gold, performing in Warsaw cabarets and venues
including Qui Pro Quo, Morskie Oko, and Adria. Petersburski composed numerous
tangos, foxtrots, and popular songs, including “Tango Milonga,” which became
internationally known as “Oh, Donna Clara,” ...