The Karol Szymanowski Museum at the Villa Atma


Karol Szymanowski 1882 1937 was amongst the greatest of Poland s composers and a longstanding resident of Zakopane Inspired by the spirit of the highlands he incorporated many folkloric motifs into his works A prominent highland band were to pay tribute at his funeral at the mythic Church on the Rock in Krakow This museum is based in the Villa Atma which was Szymanowski s home for much of the 1930 s A typical Zakopane villa it recreates the atmosphere of the composer s days with a range of personal belongings conjuring the presence of the great man The museum also organizes musical events


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