Jacek Hyacinthus Różycki
Jacek Hyacinthus Różycki (also: Rositzky or Ruziski , * around 1630 or 1640 probably in Łęczyca ; † around 1704) was a Polish composer.
There is great confusion about Różycki's life data. He was probably a student of Bartłomiej Pękiel , whom he probably followed as head of the Royal Chapel in Warsaw . After August the Strong was elected King of Poland, he went to Dresden , where he led the Polish band alongside Johann Christoph Schmidt .
He composed numerous hymns , masses and concerts.
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| SURNAME | Różycki, Jacek Hyacinthus |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Rositzky, Jacek Hyacinthus; Ruziski, Jacek Hyacinthus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Polish composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1630 or 1640 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | uncertain: Łęczyca |
| DATE OF DEATH | around 1704 |