Franciszek Mirecki facts for kids
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Franciszek Mirecki
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| Born | March 31, 1791 |
| Died | May 29, 1862 (aged 71) Kraków
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| Occupation | composer music conductor music teacher |
| Children | Stanislaus Mirecki Kasimir Mirecki |
Franciszek (also known as Franz) Wincenty Mirecki (1791–1862) was a very talented Polish musician. He was a composer, a music conductor, and a music teacher.
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Franciszek Mirecki: A Life in Music
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Franciszek Mirecki was born in Kraków, Poland, on March 31, 1791. His grandfather, Dominik Goronczkiewicz, was a well-known organist. This shows that music was important in his family!
Franciszek started playing the piano when he was only four years old. He performed his first concerto (a musical piece for a solo instrument and orchestra) in 1800. At the same time, he kept studying music in Kraków.
Learning and Traveling in Europe
In 1814, Mirecki traveled to Vienna, a famous city for music. There, he took lessons in composing music from a great teacher named Johann Nepomuk Hummel.
After Vienna, Mirecki went to Venice, Italy, where he stayed during 1816 and 1817. From Venice, he moved to Milan. In Milan, he met many important Italian musicians. These included Alessandro Rolla, Francesco Pollini, Giovanni Pacini, and Stefano Pavesi.
Towards the end of 1817, Mirecki traveled to Paris, France. He returned to Milan in 1822.
Leading an Opera House
Later, Franciszek Mirecki became the director of the San Carlo Theater in Lisbon, Portugal. This was a big job, as it meant he was in charge of the whole opera house! In March 1826, he even performed a new opera there.
After his time in Lisbon, Mirecki visited England. From there, he traveled back through Paris to Genoa, Italy.
Returning Home to Teach
In 1838, Mirecki was asked to come back to his hometown of Kraków. He was chosen to lead a brand new school for dramatic singing. He held this important teaching position until he passed away.
Family Life
Franciszek Mirecki died in Kraków on May 29, 1862. He had two sons. His son Stanislaus followed in his father's footsteps and became a musician. His other son, Kasimir, chose a different artistic path and became a painter.
