Karol Szymanowski

Karol Szymanowski (1882–1937) was a Russian composer, music educator and university teacher.

Also recorded as Karol Maciej Szymanowski; Karol Szymanovski.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Karol Maciej Szymanowski.

Born at Tymoshivka in 1882, died at Lausanne in 1937.

In detail

training under Zygmunt Noskowski is recorded. Bolesław Szabelski is recorded as having studied under Karol Szymanowski. the recorded working language is Polish.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, symphony and classical music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Zakopane. Employment is recorded with Chopin University of Music.

Works named in the authority record are 3 Paganini Caprices and Symphony No. 3.

Distinctions recorded are Order of St. Sava, Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature, Gold Cross of Merit‎ and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Karol Szymanowski”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q295400: Karol Szymanowski

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