Ludomir Różycki

Ludomir Różycki, born on September 18, 1883, in Warsaw, was a prominent Polish composer, conductor, and pedagogue, representing the Young Poland movement in music. Hailing from a family rich in musical traditions, Różycki was the son of Aleksander Różycki, a professor at the Warsaw Conservatory. He studied at the same institution and later worked as an opera conductor and piano professor in Lviv.

Różycki is celebrated as one of the foremost Polish composers of the first half of the 20th century, second only to Moniuszko in the operatic realm. His diverse operatic works span dramatic, romantic, comic, tragic, and even film music, culminating in the operetta "Lili chce śpiewać" (1933). Beyond his operatic contributions, Różycki's chamber music also holds significant value in the classical repertoire. He passed away on January 1, 1953, in Katowice, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to enchant audiences and inspire musicians.