La lumière. Hélène Casella – francuska przyjaciółka Karola Szymanowskiego
La Lumière: Hélène Casella, Karol Szymanowski’s Friend in France

Summary/Abstract: The pianist and accompanist Hélène Casella (1876-1952) was one of the most popular figures of the Parisian music scene in the 1920s and 30s. Engaged in the activities of the Société Musicale Indépendante and La Revue Musicale, she met Karol Szymanowski in 1922 and soon became not only a great admirer of his music but also a personal friend. She promoted his work in Paris and supported artists who were close to him, for instance Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, who would later express his appreciation for her emotional and intellectual depth. Based on archival research Piotrowski portrays Casella and her contributions to Polish culture.

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