Wieden in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Karol Szymanowski (1882 - 1937)
In diesem Haus wohnte in den Jahren 1911-1913 der Bedeutendeste Polnische Komponist des 20. Jahrhunderts
In the building during the years 1911-1913 lived the most significant Polish composer of the 20th Century.
Erected 1987 by Oesterreichisch-Polnische Gesellschaft, Karol Szymanowski Gesellschaft - Zakopane, Polen, Gesellschaft der Freunde Wiens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 48° 11.882′ N, 16° 22.279′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Wieden. Marker is on Argentinierstraße north of Paniglgasse, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Argentinierstraße 4/6, Wien 1040, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johannes Brahms (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann und Josef Strauss (within shouting distance of this marker); Antonio Vivaldi (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); ʻAbdu'l-Bahá (about 120 meters away); Kaiserliche Akademie der Wissenschaften / Imperial Academy of Sciences (about 150 meters away); Iosepho (Joseph) Ressel (about 180 meters away); Josef Madersperger (1768-1850) (about 180 meters away); Siegfried Marcus (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
Also see . . . Karol Szymanowski (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Karol Maciej Szymanowski (6 October 1882 – 29 March 1937)was a Polish composer and pianist. He was a member of the modernist Young Poland movement that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th century.(Submitted on November 29, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.