Ludmilla Berkwic was born in Russia in 1910 and died in 2005 in Rockland County. Rockland County, just 48 kms south of New York City, is a rather restful county located on the Hudson River and noted for its quaint villages and outdoor recreation facilities. In 1943, Ludmilla Berkwic, who had escaped the Nazis, settled in Rockland County, and in addition to performing as a concert pianist became one of the best-known piano teachers in the county between 1950 and 2000. When he learnt that Ludmilla Berkwic was reputed to be the finest Chopin pianist in Poland he planned to use her in a cultural mission. From there she gained a Visa to immigrate to the United States and finally settle in Rockland County.