SOWIŃSKI Albert - Słownik muzyków polskich dawnych i nowoczesnych (...), Paris 1874 One of the most important works of Polish musicology!

Dictionary of Polish ancient and modern musicians-composers, singers, instrument makers, lute makers, organ makers, lyrical poets, and lovers of the art of music including a brief sketch of the hstoryi of music in Poland, a description of miraculous images and ancient instruments with music and a portrait of the author-Albert Sowiński, Paris 1874, published by the author, general store at Luxemburg Bookshop, f. 16 x 25.5cm, pp. LX, 436, nlb. 12, f. plates 2, VERY RARE

"Dictionary of Polish Early and Modern Musicians" by Albert Sowinski is one of the most important works of Polish musicology. It was published in Paris in 1874 and contains biographies of Polish musicians from the 16th century to the author's contemporary times. In his work, Sowinski presented not only the biographies of the artists, but also a great deal of information about their work and influence on the development of Polish music. It is worth noting that the Dictionary was one of the first such comprehensive studies of Polish musicians to be published abroad and contributed to the growing interest in Polish culture in Europe.

Preserved original publisher's booklet cover, front and back covers loose, losses to front cover, boards with visible rust spots, otherwise the center - except for minor soiling at edges - in good condition.