grabowska

Updated: May 14, 2025

Poland, though divided among the nations, can boast a few women composers. In the eighteenth century, the Countess Clementine Grabowska wrote a number of piano pieces, among them a set of effective polonaises. Marie Szymanowska, born in 1790, was a pupil of John Field, and became one of the leading pianists of her time.

Arthur Elson - Woman's Work in Music

I heard the playing of a marvellous poet a moment ago." The two men looked shyly at each other. She entered. He was formally presented. "Monsieur Davos, this is Constantia Grabowska, my daughter. My name is Joseph Grabowski; my late wife's brother, Monsieur Pelletier." Davos was puzzled by the name, Constantia Grabowska!

James Huneker - Visionaries