Tarnowski, Antoni
Tarnowski Aleksander, *6 January 1822 Warsaw, †3 June 1882 Warsaw, Polish dancer. He was a dancer since 1842 and the first dancer of the Warsaw Theatre Directorate in 1844–57. He was a partner of M. Taglioni (1844) and C. Grisi (1853) at their performances in Warsaw. After a break due to mental illness, in 1866, at N. Bogdanov’s persuasion, he returned to the stage. In 1867, due to the deterioration of his health, he permanently ended his career. Perfect technique, especially light and high jumps, combined with elegance of movement made Aleksander Tarnowski a highly valued performer of leading roles in Polish productions of famous 19th-century ballets for two decades.
James in La Sylphide, music J. Schneitzhöffer, choreography M. Pion, since 1845
Count de St. Leon w Le Diable à quatre, music A. Adam arranged by J. Stefani, choreography R. Turczynowicz after J. Mazilier, Polish staging Warsaw 1847
Albert in Giselle, or The Wilis, music A. Adam arranged by J. Stefani, choreography R. Turczynowicz after J. Coralli and J. Perrot, Polish staging Warsaw 1848
Count Leonardo w Asmodea, Le Diable Amoureux, music Scaramelli and J. Stefani, choreography R. Turczynowicz after J. Mazilier, Polish staging Warsaw 1853
Corrado in The Corsair, music A. Adam arranged by J. Stefani, choreography R. Turczynowicz after J. Mazilier, since 1866
Title role in Monte Christo music A. Georges and S. Moniuszko, choreography R. Turczynowicz, Polish staging 1866