Władysław Żeleński

Władysław Żeleński (6 July 1837 – 23 January 1921) was a Polish composer, pianist and organist.

Żeleński was born in Grodkowice. He was a representative of neoromanticism in Polish music. He died at Kraków.

Władysław was the father of physician and writer Tadeusz Boy-Żeleński.

Notable works

Operas

• Goplana
• Janek
• Konrad Wallenrod
• Stara baśń

Symphonic compositions

• W Tatrach (In the Tatra Mountains), overture, Op.27
• Echa leśne (Forest Echos), overture
• Suita tańców polskich (Suite of Polish Dances), Op.47
• Symfonie lesne (Spring Symphony), Op.41
• Polonez koncertowy (Concert Polonaise)
• Trauerklänge, Elegisches Andante, Op.36

Concertante

• Concerto E-flat major for piano and orchestra, Op. 60
• Romance for cello and orchestra, Op.40

Chamber music

• Piano Quartet in C minor, Op.61
• Piano Trio in E major, Op.22
• Romance for violin and piano, Op.16
• Sonata in F major for violin and piano, Op.30
• String Quartet in F major, Op.28
• String Quartet in A major, Op.42
• Wariacje na temat własny (Variations on an Original Theme) for string quartet, Op.21 (1883)

Keyboard

• 2 Mazurkas for piano, Op.31
• 25 Preludes for organ, Op.38
• Marsz uroczysty (Ceremonial March) for piano, Op.44
• Rêverie for piano, Op.48

Songs Władysław is author of over 100 songs, most notable are:

• "Na Anioł Pański"
• "Słowiczku mój"
• "Zaczarowana królewna"