Franciszek Ścigalski (1782-1846) - Symfonia D-Dur (c.1810)

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Composer: Franciszek Ścigalski (1782-1846)
Work: Symfonia D-Dur (c.1810)
Performers: Pοznan PhiIharmonic Orchestra; StanisIaw WisIοcki (1921-1998, conductor)

Painting: Iván Aivazovsky (1817-1900) - Winter Landscape

Further info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franciszek_%C5%9Acigalski
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Franciszek Ścigalski
(Grodzisk, 29 January 1782 - Gniezno, 27 Aug/Sept 1846)

Polish composer, violinist, conductor and teacher. He began his musical studies with his father Stanisław (1750-1823), Kapellmeister at Grodzisk, and probably continued with Wojciech Dankowski, a member of the orchestra in Obra. In about 1797 he went to Poznań, where he studied with Augustyn Braun at the Maria Magdalena Gymnasium. During this period he became an accomplished violinist and was a member of Antoni Radziwiłł's string quartet; he was also in great demand as a violin teacher. From about 1821 he assumed the duties of orchestra conductor in a parish church in Poznań, and from 1825 to 1834 he was a music teacher at the Maria Magdalena Gymnasium. From April 1834 until his death he was musical director and first violinist of the cathedral orchestra in Gniezno, earning great admiration for his technique and dedication. He also directed the music school there. Ścigalski's compositions, which are in a mature, classical style, are mainly sacred music. He wrote more than 60 pieces, including some for large-scale forces, and about 30 are still extant. Many show his use of polonaise motifs. His Symphony in D major remains in the Polish repertory. #ClassicalMusic