Karol Maciej Szymanowski

Karol Maciej Szymanowski

Country

Poland

Birth - Death

1882 - 1937

Occupation

Entertainment, Composer

Notable Achievements

Order of the Merit of the Republic of Poland, Order of Polonia Restituta

Description

Classical pianist and composer of four symphonies, four etudes, and other pieces. Considered the father of Polish contemporary music and gay culture.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.glbtq.com/arts/szymanowski_k.html
• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/579375/Karol-Szymanowski
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLQOm5Z-D98

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