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Józef Kozłowski

January 07, 2023

Józef Kozłowski (Russian: О́сип Анто́нович Козло́вский, romanized: Osip Antonovich Kozlovsky, also Иосиф or Юзеф; 1757/1759 – 11 March [O.S. 27 February] 1831) was a Russian composer of Polish origin.

Biography

For the most part of his life Józef Kozłowski was attached to the Russian Imperial Court, for which he wrote most of his music. In Russia he became popular especially for his patriotic polonaises.

Sources vary as to Kozłowski's time and place of birth. The Polish academia traditionally considers him as a native of Warsaw, born on 10 September 1759.[1] According to the Encyclopedia of Literature and Art of Belarus (1985), he was born in 1757 in Kozlovichi manor near Propoysk (modern Slawharad, Belarus). Author of encyclopedia entry V. D. Bobrovsky based his claim on the data from a metric book he found in Sokolovo, Slawharad District.[2] An obituary in Northern Bee, presumably written by Thaddeus Bulgarin,[3] described Kozłowski as a "descendant of Belarusian nobility."[4]

Kozłowski's uncle, Vasily Fyodorovich Trutovsky (a famous hussler in his time), noticing his nephew's musical abilities, took him to study in St. John's Church in Warsaw, where the young musician received a musical education and underwent practice as a chanter, violinist and organist.

For many years Kozlowski was associated with the Polish magnate family of the Oginskys, where he taught music to his children: his eldest daughter Jozefa and his youngest son Michal Kleofas, the future author of the famous polonaise Pożegnanie Ojczyzny (Farewell to the Homeland). Kozlowski came to the Oginsky's at the age of 16, his pupil Cleophas was then 8 years old. The lessons lasted about 6 years: from 1773 to 1778. Michal Cleophas Oginsky himself mentioned the completion of the lessons in 1778 in his memoirs. Kozlowski's friendly contacts with Oginsky lasted all his life, more closely until 1786. Kozlowski taught the little Oginsky piano and later composition. Cleophas learned to play the violin from the famous violinist Ivan Mane Jarnowicz, at whose funeral in 1804 Kozlowski's Requiem was also performed. Together with his pupil, Kozlowski visited Slonim - the estate of Mikhail Kazimir Oginsky, Cleophas' uncle.

He moved to Russia in 1786, where he became involved in the war against Turkey. He entered the army as aide-de-camp to Prince Dolgoruky. Soon he became known to Prince Grigory Potemkin, the prime minister (and accredited lover of Catherine II) between 1774 and 1776. Impressed by the musical talent of Kozłowski, Potemkin introduced him to the Court. While in Russia, he maintained contacts with the St Petersburg Polish community. He probably took part in the musical evenings held at the St Petersburg residences of King Stanisław August Poniatowski, who commissioned from Kozłowski the Missa pro defunctises-moll (1798), known as the Requiem.[1]

In 1791 he wrote the music for the unofficial Russian national anthem of the late 18th and early 19th centuries Grom pobedy, razdavaysya! ("Let the thunder of victory rumble!"), text by Gavrila Derzhavin. The second part of this polonaise was later quoted by Peter Tchaikovsky in the final scene of his opera The Queen of Spades.[5]

When the private theatre of Count Nikolai Sheremetev was transferred from Kuskovo to Ostankino, Kozłowski's opera (lyrical drama) Zelmira and Smelon, or the Capture of Izmail (Russian: Зельмира и Смелон, или Взятие Измаила) to a text by Pavel Potemkin, was premiered on 22 July 1795. The famous serf soprano Praskovya Zhemchugova acted the role of the captive Turkish woman Zelmira. The opera was revived and performed again on 28 August 2004 at the same place in Ostankino.

Between 1799 and 1819 Kozłowski supervised the theatre orchestras and the theatrical college at St Petersburg. Kozłowski composed a famous Requiem Mass in E flat minor Missa pro defunctis for the death of Stanisław August Poniatowski, the King of Poland (1732–1798), commissioned by the King himself before his death and performed on 25 February 1798 in St Petersburg. The second version (1825), already without horn orchestra (and most probably also organ, judging by the only recording of this opus made in Russia in 1988 by «Melody») was prepared by the composer for the funeral of Russian Emperor Alexander I. Naturally the latter was an orthodox Christian, but the Requiem was needed for his death for one apparently formal reason: Alexander I also held the title of monarch of the Kingdom of Poland (1815-1825). The last time the Requiem was performed in its original form in St Petersburg was in 1804, and the last performance of the second version was in 2004 (Bolshoi Hall of the St Petersburg Philharmonic). His considerable production included stage music for Edip v Afinakh (Oedipus in Athens, 1804), Fingal (tragedy by V. Ozerov, 1805), Tsar Edip (Oedipus Rex) (1816), Esther (by Racine 1816), liturgical music including the Te Deum, cantatas, choruses, songs (including 28 Russian songs), about 70 polonaises and other dance music for the court balls, etc.

Quotations

  • "Prince Grigory Potemkin celebrated the grant victory giving a ball in his palace in St Petersburg which opened with a polonaise dedicated to Alexander Suvorov. One of Suvorov’s musically endowed officers, Józef Kozłowski, was commissioned by Potemkin to write this musical dedication which he diligently did exactly on time."

Recordings

  • Music at the Court of St Petersburg, Vol. 2, Composers: Bortnyansky, Teplov, Kozłowski, etc.; Performer: Iana Ivanilova; Label: Opus 111; Catalogue Number: OPS30179; Released: 7 April 1997; Audio CD DDD

The tracks include the following works by Józef Kozłowski:

  • Almen nel ciel pietoso (If only in merciful heaven)
  • Polonaise, Pastorale
  • Polonaise on a theme by Noccolo Piccini
  • Milaya vechor sidela (In the evening, seated beside the stream)
  • Polonaise, Fantaisie No 01
  • Placido zeffiretto (Gentle Breeze)
  • I Long for You Constantly
  • Please, Madam, polonaise (piano)
  • I Want to Be a Little Bird (piano)
  • Last Night My Darling was Sitting (piano)
  • Ruby-Red Dawn is Already Glowing (piano)
  • Where, o Where Can I Hide Myself (piano)

References

  1. ^ a b Antonczyk, Wiktoria (2018). "Życiorys własnoręcznie spisany przez Józefa Kozłowskiego". Muzyka. 3: 138–140.
  2. ^ Lebedeva-Yemelina 2015, p. 2.
  3. ^ Lebedeva-Yemelina 2015, p. 11.
  4. ^ Lebedeva-Yemelina 2015, p. 1.
  5. ^ Taruskin, R. On Russian Music
  6. ^ 1 Kyrie 6.05, 2 Dies irae 3.47, 3 Tuba mirum 5.42, 4 Judex ergo 7.18, 5 Confutatis maledictis 5.27, 6 Lacrimosa 4.00, 7 Domine Jesu Christe 8.01, 8 Sanctus 5.01, 9 Benedictus 7.10, 10 Agnus Dei 7.03, 11 Quia pius es 7.39, 12 Marche funèbre 3.18, 13 Salve Regina 8.48 Total Time 79.27
  7. ^ Cast list in Russian 2011-03-02 at the Wayback Machine: Галина Симкина, сопрано; Лидия Черных, сопрано; Валентина Панина, меццо-сопрано; Константин Лисовский, тенор; Владимир Маторин, бас; Государственный Московский хор; Московский хор учителей; Хормейстеры: Виталий Тусеев, Алексей Рудневский; Художественный руководитель Андрей Кожевников; Государственный симфонический оркестр Министерства Культуры СССР; Дирижер Владимир Есипов.

Further reading

  • Yandell, Nigel (2001). "Kozłowski, Józef". In Sadie, Stanley; Tyrrell, John (eds.). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. Vol. 13 (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan. pp. 854–855.
  • Lebedeva-Yemelina, Antonina (2015). "Осип Козловский – белорус?" [Was Osip Kozlovsky Belarusian?] (PDF). Старинная музыка (in Russian) (2–2015).

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Jozef Kozlowski Russian O sip Anto novich Kozlo vskij romanized Osip Antonovich Kozlovsky also Iosif or Yuzef 1757 1759 11 March O S 27 February 1831 was a Russian composer of Polish origin Contents 1 Biography 2 Quotations 3 Recordings 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External linksBiography EditFor the most part of his life Jozef Kozlowski was attached to the Russian Imperial Court for which he wrote most of his music In Russia he became popular especially for his patriotic polonaises Sources vary as to Kozlowski s time and place of birth The Polish academia traditionally considers him as a native of Warsaw born on 10 September 1759 1 According to the Encyclopedia of Literature and Art of Belarus 1985 he was born in 1757 in Kozlovichi manor near Propoysk modern Slawharad Belarus Author of encyclopedia entry V D Bobrovsky based his claim on the data from a metric book he found in Sokolovo Slawharad District 2 An obituary in Northern Bee presumably written by Thaddeus Bulgarin 3 described Kozlowski as a descendant of Belarusian nobility 4 Kozlowski s uncle Vasily Fyodorovich Trutovsky a famous hussler in his time noticing his nephew s musical abilities took him to study in St John s Church in Warsaw where the young musician received a musical education and underwent practice as a chanter violinist and organist For many years Kozlowski was associated with the Polish magnate family of the Oginskys where he taught music to his children his eldest daughter Jozefa and his youngest son Michal Kleofas the future author of the famous polonaise Pozegnanie Ojczyzny Farewell to the Homeland Kozlowski came to the Oginsky s at the age of 16 his pupil Cleophas was then 8 years old The lessons lasted about 6 years from 1773 to 1778 Michal Cleophas Oginsky himself mentioned the completion of the lessons in 1778 in his memoirs Kozlowski s friendly contacts with Oginsky lasted all his life more closely until 1786 Kozlowski taught the little Oginsky piano and later composition Cleophas learned to play the violin from the famous violinist Ivan Mane Jarnowicz at whose funeral in 1804 Kozlowski s Requiem was also performed Together with his pupil Kozlowski visited Slonim the estate of Mikhail Kazimir Oginsky Cleophas uncle He moved to Russia in 1786 where he became involved in the war against Turkey He entered the army as aide de camp to Prince Dolgoruky Soon he became known to Prince Grigory Potemkin the prime minister and accredited lover of Catherine II between 1774 and 1776 Impressed by the musical talent of Kozlowski Potemkin introduced him to the Court While in Russia he maintained contacts with the St Petersburg Polish community He probably took part in the musical evenings held at the St Petersburg residences of King Stanislaw August Poniatowski who commissioned from Kozlowski the Missa pro defunctises moll 1798 known as the Requiem 1 In 1791 he wrote the music for the unofficial Russian national anthem of the late 18th and early 19th centuries Grom pobedy razdavaysya Let the thunder of victory rumble text by Gavrila Derzhavin The second part of this polonaise was later quoted by Peter Tchaikovsky in the final scene of his opera The Queen of Spades 5 When the private theatre of Count Nikolai Sheremetev was transferred from Kuskovo to Ostankino Kozlowski s opera lyrical drama Zelmira and Smelon or the Capture of Izmail Russian Zelmira i Smelon ili Vzyatie Izmaila to a text by Pavel Potemkin was premiered on 22 July 1795 The famous serf soprano Praskovya Zhemchugova acted the role of the captive Turkish woman Zelmira The opera was revived and performed again on 28 August 2004 at the same place in Ostankino Between 1799 and 1819 Kozlowski supervised the theatre orchestras and the theatrical college at St Petersburg Kozlowski composed a famous Requiem Mass in E flat minor Missa pro defunctis for the death of Stanislaw August Poniatowski the King of Poland 1732 1798 commissioned by the King himself before his death and performed on 25 February 1798 in St Petersburg The second version 1825 already without horn orchestra and most probably also organ judging by the only recording of this opus made in Russia in 1988 by Melody was prepared by the composer for the funeral of Russian Emperor Alexander I Naturally the latter was an orthodox Christian but the Requiem was needed for his death for one apparently formal reason Alexander I also held the title of monarch of the Kingdom of Poland 1815 1825 The last time the Requiem was performed in its original form in St Petersburg was in 1804 and the last performance of the second version was in 2004 Bolshoi Hall of the St Petersburg Philharmonic His considerable production included stage music for Edip v Afinakh Oedipus in Athens 1804 Fingal tragedy by V Ozerov 1805 Tsar Edip Oedipus Rex 1816 Esther by Racine 1816 liturgical music including the Te Deum cantatas choruses songs including 28 Russian songs about 70 polonaises and other dance music for the court balls etc Quotations Edit Prince Grigory Potemkin celebrated the grant victory giving a ball in his palace in St Petersburg which opened with a polonaise dedicated to Alexander Suvorov One of Suvorov s musically endowed officers Jozef Kozlowski was commissioned by Potemkin to write this musical dedication which he diligently did exactly on time Music Tales Military MusicRecordings EditMusic at the Court of St Petersburg Vol 2 Composers Bortnyansky Teplov Kozlowski etc Performer Iana Ivanilova Label Opus 111 Catalogue Number OPS30179 Released 7 April 1997 Audio CD DDDThe tracks include the following works by Jozef Kozlowski Almen nel ciel pietoso If only in merciful heaven Polonaise Pastorale Polonaise on a theme by Noccolo Piccini Milaya vechor sidela In the evening seated beside the stream Polonaise Fantaisie No 01 Placido zeffiretto Gentle Breeze I Long for You Constantly Please Madam polonaise piano I Want to Be a Little Bird piano Last Night My Darling was Sitting piano Ruby Red Dawn is Already Glowing piano Where o Where Can I Hide Myself piano Requiem in Latin and Salve Regina 6 Rekviem dlya solistov hora i orkestra Galina Simkina Lidya Tchernykh Valentina Panina Konstantin Lisovsky Vladimir Motorin Moscow State Choir USSR Ministry of Culture SO cond Vladimir Yesipov Label Melodiya ADD 1988 7 References Edit a b Antonczyk Wiktoria 2018 Zyciorys wlasnorecznie spisany przez Jozefa Kozlowskiego Muzyka 3 138 140 Lebedeva Yemelina 2015 p 2 Lebedeva Yemelina 2015 p 11 Lebedeva Yemelina 2015 p 1 Taruskin R On Russian Music 1 Kyrie 6 05 2 Dies irae 3 47 3 Tuba mirum 5 42 4 Judex ergo 7 18 5 Confutatis maledictis 5 27 6 Lacrimosa 4 00 7 Domine Jesu Christe 8 01 8 Sanctus 5 01 9 Benedictus 7 10 10 Agnus Dei 7 03 11 Quia pius es 7 39 12 Marche funebre 3 18 13 Salve Regina 8 48 Total Time 79 27 Cast list in Russian Archived 2011 03 02 at the Wayback Machine Galina Simkina soprano Lidiya Chernyh soprano Valentina Panina mecco soprano Konstantin Lisovskij tenor Vladimir Matorin bas Gosudarstvennyj Moskovskij hor Moskovskij hor uchitelej Hormejstery Vitalij Tuseev Aleksej Rudnevskij Hudozhestvennyj rukovoditel Andrej Kozhevnikov Gosudarstvennyj simfonicheskij orkestr Ministerstva Kultury SSSR Dirizher Vladimir Esipov Further reading EditYandell Nigel 2001 Kozlowski Jozef In Sadie Stanley Tyrrell John eds The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians Vol 13 2nd ed London Macmillan pp 854 855 Lebedeva Yemelina Antonina 2015 Osip Kozlovskij belorus Was Osip Kozlovsky Belarusian PDF Starinnaya muzyka in Russian 2 2015 External links EditNigel Yandell 2001 Kozlowski Jozef Grove Music Online 8th ed Oxford University Press ISBN 978 1 56159 263 0 Retrieved 7 April 2015 Music match Album Music match Artist Russian song Free scores by Jozef Kozlowski at the International Music Score Library Project IMSLP Scores by Jozef Kozlowski in digital library Polona Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jozef Kozlowski amp oldid 1129247286, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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