Wawel Castle - visited by many Polish and foreign tourists - is known first and foremost as a magnificent piece of architecture and as a museum containing national memorabilia and interesting works of art. It is also a reminder of Poland's past, as it has played an important role in almost every aspect of Polish life, especially in the political and cultural spheres. In a brief outline, the author wishes to draw the reader's attention to the great role played by this centuries-old seat of the royal court and the Krakow chapter in the history of Polish music. The article is a sketch of a larger work the author is preparing on the subject.