And if the author of the immortal “Three Musketeers” was prepared under oath to say that was not described in his diaries Russian girls under the “branchy cranberry”, and Michal Kleofas Oginski would certainly be saddened if he knew that bequeathed the world the memory of a very stirring melodies polonaises. After all, to contemporaries he was known primarily as a politician and diplomat, one of the leaders of the Kosciuszko uprising and the author of the project of autonomy for the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
But every century, their ideas about the historical heritage. And five years ago, UNESCO declared it the Year of Oginski, adding triumphant the hassle of agro Zales the Grodno region, where restored in 2014, the Museum-estate of diplomat and composer Michael Cleophas Oginski.
Any of the Museum’s masterpiece is full and its miraculous legends, say the keepers of antiquity. Here in Zalesie willing under oath to tell that, allegedly, departed to Florence, the diplomat sat goodbye to the piano. On the sheet I welled a tear, a change of heart gave rise to a mood for a few minutes was inscribed notes of “Farewell to Homeland”. As the author, jumped into the carriage, drove away, forgetting to pick up the score. Alas, say the biographers of the composer, this is just a poetic flair in the fate of the gifted person.
it is Important that the time spared his estate, and after extensive restoration work managed to recreate the “Northern Athens,” as he called the estate of the composer by his contemporaries, practically in the same form as it was during the life of the owner.
the atmosphere of XIX century with the ladies in fluffy dresses, elegant gentlemen, balls and trips on luxury coaches managed to dive and reporters learned, which reported that last year the estate hosted more than 40 thousand guests a year earlier – more than 30 thousand.
by the Way, the composer himself, which she inherited, lived here for 20 years, creating the immortal polonaises. That’s when it appeared and a stone Palace with several rooms, an orangery, formal gardens and pavilions in different styles. It attracts artists, Bohemians, were held balls, music and literary events.
And in the last century the estate often changed not only their owners, but also social status. She remembers the time when her door was varied signs that a modest boarding house, then a home for the elderly. Experienced estate and grandiose plans of becoming the sanatorium of Republican significance.
However, the restoration of historical justice talking the local authorities at the end of last century. But only ten years ago, the Agency said, the object was included in the investment program and raised funds cross-border projects.
the Restorers sought above all to return to the manor look ��vehiculos ago. Was carried out painstaking work with documents, store images, and as a result we have managed to restore not only the appearance but also the interior of the Palace.
And now, as a result, already five years in the Palace operates in 13 halls permanent Museum exhibition, says the Director of historical-cultural institution “Museum-estate of M. K. Oginski” Lyudmila Gradiska.
In the office you are greeted with floor watch with fight. Exhibit almost 250 years, but it is functioning. And in one of the rooms is preserved an old piano, another the harp, made in England for the Royal court in the early nineteenth century, on the wall in the third tapestry in the French production. In one of the facilities and an antique Billiards table, chess, table card games, and the former dining room converted into a concert hall.
However, says the Director of the Museum, exhibits, belonged to Michal Oginski, not so much. Age did not contribute to the safety of things. But all the items of the exhibition are authentic and relate to the time when he lived and worked the famous composer. And most importantly: “saved the music, the memory and atmosphere of that time”, – says chief curator of the Museum Yury Sheleg.
He and other Museum staff, allows visitors to travel back in time two centuries ago. Thanks to the theatrical scenes the exposition literally comes to life. For example, Michal Kleofas in the office is discussing with his uncle the project, dubbed “Plan Oginski”. And in one of the rooms of the Museum Sheleg himself acts as the Secretary and friend of the composer – Leonard hodko. Thanks to this versatile educated person survived and drawings, which have recovered the estate, and plans Silesia.
the Types of Park and pond, historic windmill, wooden bridges and Swan island became a popular place for walks and photo shoots. Lovers of flowers are invited to Zales in the late summer and fall, when dahlias start to bloom. These flowers are one of the brands Museum. Now here are cultivated 19 species: some of them are unique for Belarus. However, explain the old-timers, Park around the estate is beautiful at any time of the year.
in addition, the restored gazebo and Amelia, named after the eldest daughter of the composer. According to legend, it was a favorite place for solitude, reflection, Oginski, and today a venue for musical and literary evenings.
by the Way, on a tour of the Park can be enjoyed in a luxurious carriage – another one of the chips of the Museum, where there are four – legged Pets- horses. And recently, the ponies in the manor appeared the foal, which is considered a kind of gift for the anniversary of the composer. September 25, reminds Agency, will mark the 255th anniversary of the birth of Michal Oginski.
