Karol Mikuli facts for kids
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Karol Mikuli
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Portrait of Karol Mikuli
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| Born | 22 October 1821 Czernowitz, Austrian Empire |
| Origin | Armenian, Romanian |
| Died | 21 May 1897 (aged 77) Lviv, Austrian Poland |
| Occupation(s) | pianist, composer, conductor and teacher |
Karol Mikuli, also known as Charles Mikuli (Armenian: Կարոլ Միկուլի or Կարոլ Պստիկյան), was a very talented Polish musician. He was born on October 22, 1821, and passed away on May 21, 1897. Mikuli was a skilled pianist, a composer who wrote music, a conductor who led orchestras, and a teacher. Many famous musicians learned from him, including Moriz Rosenthal, Raoul Koczalski, and Aleksander Michałowski.
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His Work with Chopin
See: List of music students by teacher: K to M#Karol Mikuli. Karol Mikuli is best known for editing the musical works of the famous composer Frédéric Chopin. He worked hard to create very accurate versions of Chopin's piano music. These editions were first published in 1879.
Mikuli's main goal was to make sure his editions were very reliable. He used many trusted sources, including notes and corrections made by Chopin himself. His editions of Chopin's music first came out in America in 1895.
Mikuli also took detailed notes during Chopin's music lessons. He even talked to people who had seen Chopin perform. For many years, Mikuli was seen as the top expert on Chopin. His thoughts about Chopin's playing were often shared by people writing about Chopin's life.
What Music Did He Write?
Karol Mikuli wrote many different kinds of music. Here are some examples of his compositions:
Music for Orchestra
- 48 Romanian National Airs: These pieces were written for a full orchestra. He also made versions for piano.
Chamber Music
Chamber music is written for a small group of instruments.
- Polonaise for 3 violins, Op. 7 (published 1862)
- Serenade in A-flat major for clarinet and piano, Op. 22 (1880)
- Scherzino in C minor for 3 violins, Op. 25 (1880)
- Grand Duo in A major for violin and piano, Op. 26
Piano Music
Mikuli wrote many pieces just for the piano.
- Prelude and Presto Agitato, Op. 1 (published 1859)
- 4 Mazurkas, Op. 2 (1860)
- 48 Romanian National Airs (Ballads, Shepherd Songs, Dance Airs, etc.) in 4 volumes (1863)
- 6 Pieces, Op. 9 (published 1866)
- Étude in B major for piano with harmonium, Op. 12 (1867)
- 6 German Dances, Op. 13 (1867)
- Andante con Variazioni for piano 4-hands, Op. 15 (1867)
- 6 Waltzes, Op. 18 (1869)
- 2 Nocturnes, Op. 19 (1869)
- Ballade in B-flat major, Op. 21 (1871)
- 12 Harmonic Variants (Variations) on the C Major Scale for piano 4-hands, Op. 23 (1880)
Vocal Music
He also composed songs for singers.
- 6 Lieder (songs) for voice and piano, Op. 16 (1867)
- 7 Lieder for voice and piano, Op. 27 (1880)
- 2 Duets for soprano, tenor, and piano, Op. 28 (1880)
Choral Music
Mikuli wrote music for choirs, which are groups of singers.
- 7 Lieder for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, Op. 17 (1880)
- Paraphrase on an Old Polish Christmas Carol for 4 voices (solo and chorus), strings, and organ (or piano 4-hands), Op. 31 (1881)
- Veni Creator for mixed chorus and organ, Op. 33
Recordings
Some of Karol Mikuli's music has been recorded. For example, Şahan Arzruni included some of his piano music on an album called "An Anthology of Armenian Piano Music, Vol I."
See also
In Spanish: Karol Mikuli para niños
