Zalesskaya Yadviga
Pianist, active in the musical life of Tomsk in 1888-1894.
Born into a Polish family, Zaleskaya received an excellent musical education in Warsaw and in 1888 moved to Siberia with her husband, Professor Stanislav Zalesky. In Tomsk, she played a key role in shaping the city’s musical environment: she gave concerts, headed the local branch of the Russian Musical Society, and actively participated in public life. Her high level of professionalism, artistry, and social activism made her one of the most prominent figures in cultural Tomsk at the end of the 19th century. After leaving Siberia, Zaleskaya continued her concert activity in Russia and abroad, winning recognition as one of the leading pianists of her time.
Подпись фото: Польская пианистка Ядвига Залеска-Мазуровская (1869–1944). Ок. 1900 г.
Источник фотографии: Альманах «Сибирская старина», 2005, № 23, стр. 14.
Documents (1)
Fund 002 / Inventory 003: Статьи / Case 125
001. Yadviga-Kazimira Zaleskaya. Pianist, figure in the musical life of Tomsk in 1888-1894 / V. A. Khanevich // "Rodacy" (Compatriots). - 2006. - No. 1 (34). - P. 14, 21.
The article is devoted to the life and work of Jadwiga Zaleskaya, a pianist and a prominent representative of the musical and cultural life of Tomsk in the late 19th century. Born to a Polish family, Zaleskaya received an excellent musical education in Warsaw and in 1888, together with her husband, Professor Stanislav Zalesky, moved to Siberia. In Tomsk, she played a key role in shaping the musical environment of the city: she performed at concerts, headed the local branch of the Russian Musical Society, and actively participated in public life. Her high professionalism, artistry, and social activity made her one of the most prominent figures in the cultural life of Tomsk in the late 19th century. After leaving Siberia, Zaleskaya continued her concert activity in Russia and abroad, winning recognition as one of the leading pianists of her time. Her fate after 1917 remains unknown.
List of persons
- Bartsevich Stanislav is a teacher at the Warsaw Conservatory.
- Biron Adolf - colonel, commander of the Tomsk garrison, husband of Camilla Biron.
- Biron Camilla - goddaughter of the Zaleskis, wife of Colonel Adolf Biron.
- Zaleskaya (Zalesskaya) Yadviga-Kazimira - pianist, figure in the musical life of Tomsk, wife of Professor S. Zalessky.
- Zalesky Stanislav - professor of Tomsk University, chemist, public figure, husband of Jadwiga Zaleskaya.
- Zaranek Konstantin is a civil engineer and godfather of the Zaleski family's daughter.
- Ivanovsky Felix - father of Jadwiga Zaleskaya, a landowner.
- Karłowicz Mieczysław is a teacher at the Warsaw Conservatory.
- Kontsky Anton - pianist, teacher at the Warsaw Conservatory.
- Cui Caesar - composer, fortifier, author of a play dedicated to Zalesskaya.
- Leschetizky Theodor - pianist and teacher, head of the Viennese piano school.
- Medlin Yakov is a violinist who performed with Ya. Zaleskaya in Tomsk.
- Sapieha Pavel - prince, guest of the Zaleskis in Tomsk, author of memoirs about the meeting.
- Scriabin Alexander is a composer who was well-disposed towards Jadwiga Zaleskaya.
- Tomashinskaya Kamilla - pianist, performed with Ya. Zaleskaya.
- Florinsky Ivan - trustee of the Tomsk educational district, had a tense relationship with S. Zalessky.
- Shcheglov (name not given) - a chronicler of Irkutsk, mentioned Zaleskaya's concert in 1899.
- Justyna-Maria Zaleskaya is the daughter of Jadwiga and Stanislav Zaleski.
- Gromadsky Valerian is the rector of the Tomsk church, who baptized the Zaleskis’ daughter.
Source of the publication text : Cultural and National Public Organization “Polonia” of the Republic of Khakassia. Website page: https://www.rodacynasyberii.pl/rodacy_numery/2006/42/118/
