Władysław Żeleński w Warszawie (1871–1881): fakty i niedopowiedzenia
Władysław Żeleński in Warsaw (1871–1881): Facts and biographical gaps

Summary/Abstract: Te Warsaw period in the life and artistic career of the composer Władysław Żeleński (1837–1921), spanning the decade between 1871 and 1881, proved decisive for the course of his private life, professional career and artistic biography. it was in Warsaw that he started a family, gained and ultimately consolidated his elevated position in Polish music circles, and matured as a composer.a detailed review of Żeleński’s activities during this period makes it possible not only todate a number of compositions accurately, but also to shed light on his ambiguous relations with Stanisław Moniuszko and expose bitter conflicts with the older generation of Warsaw musicians (including Józef Brzowski and apolinary kątski). Consequently, we can establish the real reasons behind Żeleński’s decision to leave his post at the Warsaw Conservatory and his later resignation as artistic director of the Warsaw Music society. Te latter decision tipped the scales in favour of moving to Cracow, which the Żeleńskis did in early July 1881.

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