Polish Composer & Pianist Karol Szymanowski Born On This Day in 1882 [ON-THIS-DAY]

Polish composer and pianist Karol Szymanowski was born on this day in 1882.

Remembered as one of the eminent Polish composers of the 20th Century, his signature works include 4 symphonies, ballets Harnasie and Mandragora, operas Hagith and Krol Roger – and 2 violin concertos.

 

VC YOUNG ARTIST STEPHEN WAARTS & THOMAS HOPPE | KAROL SZYMANOWSKI | DRYADS AND PAN | 2015 QUEEN ELISABETH INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION