Ludomir Różycki (1883-1953)

Introduction
Ludomir Rozycki was a Polish composer and conductor. His father was a professor at the Warsaw Conservatory where he studied piano and composition. After graduating with honors, he continued his work at the Academy of Music. Following his education, Rozycki started his career as a conductor of opera and and piano instructor in Lwow, a city in Eastern Ukraine. Rozycki later became part Young Poland, an organisation dedicated to broadening the scope of Poland music. His ballet, "Pan Twardowski" became the first Polish ballet to be played outside of Poland.

da Italia, op. 50: Ave Maria - Campo Santo
This work was written in 4 parts, 1. Ave Maria, 2. Campo Santo, 3. Dogaressa. Barcarolle, 4. Beatrix Cenci's Death. Created in 1923, this work was done during his time with Young Poland. Ave Maria and Campo Santo were performed on May 29 by the Japan Musical Ensemble during the Alba Music Festival in the Chiesa di San Giuseppe.

Observations
Rozycki is known for the diversity he showed in his music in an effort to get it beyond Poland. Opera No. 50 includes themes from Ave Maria, which gave it a softer, loving tone. Campo Santo, meaning "Holy Field", is a light sound with relaxing tone. This piece symbolizes peace and the beauty of Polish music as was Rozyki's legacy.