Władysław Żeleński (musician)
W. Żeleński
Władysław Żeleński (6 July 1837 – 23 January 1921) was a Polish composer, pianist and organist.
Żeleński was born in Grodkowice. He was a representative of neoromanticism in Polish music. He died at Kraków.
Władysław was the father of physician and writer Tadeusz Boy-Żeleński.
Notable works
Operas
- Goplana
- Janek
- Konrad Wallenrod
- Stara baśń
Symphonic compositions
- W Tatrach (In the Tatra Mountains), overture, Op.27
- Echa leśne (Forest Echos), overture
- Suita tańców polskich (Suite of Polish Dances), Op.47
- Symfonie lesne (Spring Symphony), Op.41
- Polonez koncertowy (Concert Polonaise)
- Trauerklänge, Elegisches Andante, Op.36
Concertante
- Concerto E-flat major for piano and orchestra, Op. 60
- Romance for cello and orchestra, Op.40
Chamber music
- Piano Quartet in C minor, Op.61
- Piano Trio in E major, Op.22
- Romance for violin and piano, Op.16
- Sonata in F major for violin and piano, Op.30
- String Quartet in F major, Op.28
- String Quartet in A major, Op.42
- Wariacje na temat własny (Variations on an Original Theme) for string quartet, Op.21 (1883)
Keyboard
- 2 Mazurkas for piano, Op.31
- 25 Preludes for organ, Op.38
- Marsz uroczysty (Ceremonial March) for piano, Op.44
- Rêverie for piano, Op.48
Songs Władysław is author of over 100 songs, most notable are:
- "Na Anioł Pański"
- "Słowiczku mój"
- "Zaczarowana królewna"
See also
- List of Poles
References
- "Żeleński Władysław". Internetowa encyklopedia PWN. Retrieved 2006-11-19.
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