A Polish composer and violinist whose compositions were known throughout Poland during his lifetime. Dankowski played the viol for the German theatre (Lwow) and was able to conduct and compose while serving at Gniezno Cathedral. Within the generic scope of his compositions were masses, requiems, vespers, litanies, motets and at least two symphonies. His music contains Polish folk and dance elements conveyed through early classical methods and a dominant but accompanied melodic line. ~ Keith Johnson, All Music Guide