Maria Dziewulska facts for kids
Maria Amelia Dziewulska (born June 1, 1909 – died April 18, 2006) was a talented Polish musician. She was a composer, meaning she wrote music. She was also a music theoretician, someone who deeply understands how music works. Plus, she was a music educator, teaching others about music.
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Early Life and Education
Maria Dziewulska was born in Warsaw, the capital city of Poland. She loved music from a young age. From 1928 to 1933, she studied music theory. She attended the State Conservatoire in Warsaw. Her teacher was a famous musician named Kazimierz Sikorski.
Learning and Working Abroad
After her studies in Warsaw, Maria traveled to London. There, she learned about special effects for sound. This included sounds for radio, movies, and music recordings. From 1936 to 1937, she worked for big companies. She was a music arranger for the BBC and Decca. This meant she helped prepare music for broadcasts and records.
Teaching and Leadership in Warsaw
When she returned to Warsaw, Maria began teaching. She became a professor of Music Theory. She taught at the Academy of Music in Warsaw. Her hard work and knowledge led her to a higher role. She later became the dean of the Academy. This meant she was a leader for the music school. Maria Amelia Dziewulska passed away in Warsaw in 2006.
What Music Did She Create?
Maria Dziewulska wrote music in a traditional style. She created many different pieces.
Musical Compositions
Some of her well-known musical works include:
- Ave Maria
- Inwencje
- String Quartet (music for four string instruments)
- Folk songs arranged for children's chorus (songs for kids to sing)
- Duetti per Flauti (1970) (music for two flutes)
Books and Study Materials
Maria Dziewulska also wrote books and materials to help people learn music. These included:
- Everything for Mixed Choir (a guide for singing groups)
- Materials for Aural Training (exercises to help people hear and understand music better)
- Inventions (1959) (a book likely about musical ideas or forms)
