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Stanisław Moniuszko (b. May 5, 1819 in Ubiel near Mińsk - June 4, 1872 in Warsaw, partitioned Poland) was a Polish conductor, composer, author of many songs, operas, and ballets filled with patriotic and Polish folk themes.
Moniuszko is generally referred to as the father of Polish opera. His series of twelve song books is also notable, containing songs to the words of Mickiewicz, Odyniec, and Kraszewski.
He died June 4, 1872 in Warsaw and was buried in Powązki Cemetery.
Most famous works
Operas
- Flis (The Raftsman)
- Halka
- The Haunted Manor (Straszny Dwór)
- Verbum Nobile
- Hrabina
- Paria
- Rokiaczana
Ballets
- Na kwaterunku
- Figle szatana
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