Description: (Polish Composer and Conductor Regarded as the 'Father of Polish National Opera')
Stanisław Moniuszko was a prolific composer known for his extensive body of work, which includes over 300 individual songs and around two dozen operas. His compositions, notably his series of twelve song books, were celebrated for their national character and incorporation of traditional Polish dance rhythms and texts by Polish national poets. Moniuszko's operatic style, influenced by composers like Auber and Rossini, featured a strong emphasis on chorus and melodies inspired by Polish dances. His operas, such as Halka and The Haunted Manor, have become significant pieces in the Polish and international opera repertoire.