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THE OPERAS OF JOZEF MICHAL KSAWERY PONIATOWSKI IN THE OPINION OF NINETEENTH-CENTURY MUSIC CRITICS (Opery Jozefa Michala Ksawerego Poniatowskiego w opiniach dziewietnastowiecznej krytyki muzycznej)

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Golianek R. D.

Muzyka

2009

vol. 54

issue 2(213)

49-72

The compositional output of Józef Michal Ksawery Franciszek Jan Poniatowski (1816-1873), which includes twelve operas (nine Italian and three French ones) written during the years 1839-1872, provides a representative example of the artistic pursuits by amateurs of noble birth (dilettanti). However, the presence of these operas in the repertoire of the most important European operatic theatres (Paris Opera, La Scala, Covent Garden) testifies to the position of the composer-prince being of some importance. In view of the popularity of both Poniatowski himself and his compositions in nineteenth-century European musical life, it is possible to trace the reception of his operas in the music press of the time. This review of press opinions relies primarily on reviews and critical articles which appeared in the columns of the most important nineteenth-century music periodicals, such as Revue et gazette musicale de Paris, L'Art musical, Le Ménestrel, Gazzetta musicale di Milano, and The Musical World. Critical opinion on the subject of Poniatowski's music varied and was often divided; many authors, mainly British, regarded the Prince's operas as totally without merit. On the other hand, in Europe, in Italy and France, reviewers often praised his artistic achievements.

OPERATIC GENRES IN THE OEUVRE OF JÓZEF MICHAL KSAWERY PONIATOWSKI

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Golianek R. D.

Musicology Today

2007

vol. 4

78-94

The forgotten composer and opera singer, Prince Józef Michal Ksawery Poniatowski (1816-1873), a well-known figure in the political and musical world of Italy and France born in Rome, worked as Tuscan ambassador and became a senator of the French empire at the court of Napoleon III. His output comprising 12 operas, displays a marked variety with regard to either Italian or French operatic genres and styles on which he draws. The author defines: seven operas as belonging to the 'bel canto' type 'opera seria', one as a comic opera in the style of Italian 'opera buffa' . He further analyzes another opera, 'La contessina', attributing it to the 'semiseria' genre. Three other works are characterized as examples of French 'grand opéra' (Pierre de Médicis) and 'opéra comique' (Au travers du mur, L'Aventurier). The article ends with a conclusion that the composer was an international figure, and his musical idiom was not linked to Poland.

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THE OPERAS OF JOZEF MICHAL KSAWERY PONIATOWSKI IN THE OPINION OF NINETEENTH-CENTURY MUSIC CRITICS (Opery Jozefa Michala Ksawerego Poniatowskiego w opiniach dziewietnastowiecznej krytyki muzycznej)

OPERATIC GENRES IN THE OEUVRE OF JÓZEF MICHAL KSAWERY PONIATOWSKI