Z dziejów wielkopolskiego organmistrzostwa — życie i działalność Józefa Gryszkiewicza (1840–1901)
The history of organ building in Greater Poland: the life and work of Józef Gryszkiewicz (1840–1901)

Summary/Abstract: Organ building and pipe organs in Poznań and Greater Poland is a subject that is still waiting for thorough investigation. This article investigates the musical history of Poznań and presents one of the city’s greatest organ builders: Józef Gryszkiewicz. Gryszkiewicz made nearly a hundred instruments—around half of which have survived until the present day. Additionally, he renovated several dozen organs, prepared expert opinions, assessed the work of other organ builders, translocated instruments, and educated generations of apprentices. So far, little has been known about his life and work, including even the most important facts of his life. The article focuses on three fundamental aspects: it presents his biography, describes the nature and the unique character of his trade, and provides a list of his works.

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