Karol Kurpiński

Karol Kazimierz Kurpiński (March 6, 1785September 18, 1857) was a Polish composer, conductor and pedagogue. He was a representative of late classicism and a member of the Warsaw Society of Friends of Learning (Polish: ''Towarzystwo Warszawskie Przyjaciół Nauk'', TWPN). He is also known for having composed the music to the 1831 patriotic song ''La Varsovienne'' with lyrics by Casimir Delavigne. He was also a mentor and an influence on young Chopin. Provided by Wikipedia