Short bio Karol Lipinski
Full biography Karol Lipinski
Karol Józef Lipiński was a Polish composer and virtuoso violinist born on October 30, 1790, in Radzyń Podlaski, Poland. He was known as the Polish Paganini due to his impressive violin skills. Lipiński began studying music at a very young age and by the age of nine, he was already a proficient violinist and was ready to study in Warsaw. He continued his studies later in Vienna with Joseph Böhm.
Lipiński became famous for his playing and compositions throughout Europe and played in many major cities, including Vienna, Paris, and Berlin. He became a professor of violin at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, where he taught many talented students, including important musicians such as César Franck.
As a composer, Lipiński was prolific and wrote many works for the violin, including concertos, caprices, etudes, and chamber music. His music is characterized by its virtuosity, technical difficulty, and his use of Polish melodies and themes in his compositions. Some of his notable works include his concertos for violin, his Grand Duo concertante for violin and piano, and his caprices for violin.
Lipiński's contribution to classical music extends far beyond his compositions, as he was a teacher of many of the greatest violinists of the 19th century. His legacy is still recognized today, and the International Karol Lipiński Violin Competition, held every five years in Torun, Poland, is a testament to his significance as a composer and teacher.
Compositions featuring Karol Lipinski
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morceaux de salon, for violin & piano | 22:39 min | Chamber Music | 1842 |
| 2 | Capriccios (3), for solo violin, Op. 27 | 41:34 min | Chamber Music | 1830 |
| 3 | Trio for 2 violins & cello in A major, Op. 12 | 32:29 min | Chamber Music | 1818 |
| 4 | Polonaises (3) for violin & string trio, Op. 9 | 22:44 min | Chamber Music | 1815 |
| 5 | Violin Concerto No. 4 in A major, Op. 32 | Concerto | - | |
| 6 | Capriccios (3), for solo violin, Op. 10 | 31:53 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Violin Concerto No. 3 in E minor, Op. 24 | Concerto | - | |
| 8 | Violin Concerto No. 2 in D major ("Militaire"), Op. 21 | 31:00 min | Concerto | - |
| 9 | Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 14 in F sharp minor | 42:37 min | Concerto | - |
| 10 | Variations on Rossini's "La Cenerentola", for violin & piano, Op. 11 | 14:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Variations de Bravoure sur une Romance militaire, Op. 22 in D major, for orchestra | 15:32 min | Orchestral | - |
| 12 | Trio for 2 violins & cello in G minor, Op. 8 | 41:31 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Symphony in B flat major, Op. 2/3 | 28:41 min | Orchestral | - |
| 14 | Rondo alla Polacca, Op. 13 in E major, for orchestra | 14:48 min | Orchestral | - |
| 15 | Overture in D major | 8:38 min | Orchestral | - |
| 16 | Mélodies Italiennes (3) de l'Opera Parisina par Vincenzo Bellini, for violin & piano | Chamber Music | - | |
| 17 | Impromptus (2), for violin & piano, Op. 34 | 5:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Impromptu for violin in D minor, Op. 34/1 | 1:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Fantasia on the opera Krakowiacy i Górale by Stefani, for violin & accompaniment, Op. 33 | 11:21 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Fantasia and Variations on Sonnambula by Bellini, for violin & accompaniment, Op. 23 | 14:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Caprices (3) for violin, Op. 29 | 17:03 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Caprice for violin No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 | 3:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Caprice for strings No. 20 in E minor | 3:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Karol Lipinski
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Karol Józef Lipiński, Voytek Proniewicz, Adam Roszkowski, Jan Roszkowski (2) – String Trios, Op. 8 And Op. 12(CD, Album) | 2018 | Naxos |
| 2 |  |
Sławomir Tomasik, Lipiński, Paderewski, Turski, Kowalski – The Power of Polish Violin(2×CD, ) | 2013 | FFV Records |
| 3 |  |
Karol Lipinski, Albrecht Laurent Breuninger, Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Wojciech Rajski – Violin Concerto No 1 ∙ Rondo Alla Polacca ∙ Variations(CD, ) | 2006 | cpo |
| 4 |  |
Karol Lipinski - Albrecht Breuninger · Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Wojciech Rajski – Violin Concertos 2, 3 & 4(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2003 | cpo |
| 5 |  |
Karol Lipiński - Dominika Falger, Henryk Wieniawski Lublin Philharmonic – Karol Lipiński(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 2003 | DUX Recording Producers |
| 6 |  |
Noskowski, Lipiński, Karłowicz, The Polish National Symphony Orchestra In Warsaw, Witold Rowicki, Stanisław Wisłocki – A Polish Concert: Noskowski, Lipiński, Karłowicz(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 1993 | Olympia (2) |
| 7 |  |
Johannes Brahms, Karol Lipiński, Roman Totenberg, The Polish National Radio Orchestra, Antoni Wit – Brahms & Lipinski Concertos(CD, Album) | 1988 | Titanic (2) |
| 8 |  |
Marco Fornaciari, Tartini, Schubert, Lipinski, Kreisler, Bettinelli, Bartók – Composizioni Per Violino Solo(Cassette, ) | 1987 | Fonè |
| 9 |  |
Karol Lipiński / Franciszek Lessel, Kazimierz Sikorski – Violin Concerto "Concerto Militaire" Op. 21 / Piano Concerto In C Major Op. 14(LP) | - | Polskie Nagrania Muza |
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