Jan Nepomucen Bobrowicz (Kraków, 12 May
1805 – 2 November 1881) was a Polish editor, publisher, composer and
virtuoso guitarist. Sometimes known as the 'Chopin
of the guitar'. Most of his guitar pieces are in the form of themes and
variations. Worked as editor for Breitkopf & Härtel. Later run his own
publishing business. Responsible for probably hundreds of titles published
(mainly in Polish). (Source: Wikipedia.org)
Selected works
Variations on ‘La ci darem la mano’ from W. A. Mozart’s ‘Don
giovanni’ op. 6;
Variations on Ukrainian Song op. 7;
Variations on An Original Theme op. 10;
Introduction, Variations and Polonaise on a Tyrolese Theme op. 13;
Variations on the Cavatine From ‘Zelmira’ by Gioacchino Rossini op.
16;
Variations on a Favourite Waltz op. 18;
Introduction and Variations on Polish Song “Ja ciebie nie zapomne”
op. 20;
Variations de Bravoure on ‘Oh! cara memoria’ by M. Caraffa op. 28
