Michal Kleofas Oginski (1765-1833) was a talented composer who became known above all for his polonaises. During his extensive travels throughout Europe, the young nobleman became familiar with contemporary developments in European music and published his works throughout his career. In the troubled period of the Polish divisions he soon found himself on the side of the Kosciusko uprising and had to leave his homeland after its failure. During his exile, he never ceased to fight for Polish indep...