Władysław Żeleński (musician)

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W. Żeleński

Władysław Żeleński (6 July 1837 in Grodkowice – 23 January 1921 in Kraków) was a Polish composer, pianist, organist. A representative person of neoromanticism in Polish music.

Władysław was a father of writer, Tadeusz Boy-Żeleński.

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[edit] Notable works

[edit] Operas

  • Goplana
  • Janek
  • Konrad Wallenrod
  • Stara baśń

[edit] Piano compositions

  • Koncert a-moll

[edit] Symphonic compositions

  • W Tatrach, overture
  • Echa leśne, overture
  • Suita tańców polskich
  • Polonez koncertowy

[edit] Songs

Władysław is author of over 100 songs, most notable are:

  • "Na Anioł Pański"
  • "Słowiczku mój"
  • "Zaczarowana królewna"

[edit] References

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