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Klaudia Pasternak<\/h5>\ncontemporary music composer and opera conductor<\/h5>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nI was born in Warsaw, into a musical family. I made performance debiut when I was 5, on the stage of the Grand Theater in Warsaw<\/strong>, as a supernumerary child in such operas as: Moniuszko\u2019s Halka<\/em> (directed by Maria Fo\u0142tyn), Mozart\u2019s The Magic Flute<\/em> (directed by Marek Weiss-Grzesi\u0144ski) and Rimsky-Korssakov\u2019s The Golden Cockerel <\/em>(directed by Laco Adamik).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nEducation
\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMy musical education began when I was 7 years old. At 11 I started playing the drums while at 12 I wrote my first work \u2013 Suite <\/em>for piano. I continued to play drums in the Jozef Elsner State Music School (2nd level) where I attended the improvization and composition classes. Then I became interested in conducting \u2013 at first in choral and then symphonic. In 2004\/2005 I graduated from The Fryderyk Chopin Music Academy in Warsaw with two majors: composition and opera-symphonic conducting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nEvents
\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn 2000 and 2005 I was nominated to a prestigious award “Polityka\u2019s Passports”<\/strong> for outstanding young artists creating in various artistic fields, founded by the leading Polish weekly “Polityka”<\/strong>. In 2000 I participated in the 20th International Composition Class in Radziejowice organized by the Polish Society for Contemporary Music and tutored by Christina Asher and Louis Andriessen. In 2003 I participated in conducting master classes in Austria, tutored by Polish conductor Antoni Wit. In 2005 I attended composition master classes in France, taught by an American composer Betsy Jolas. In 2003 I was invited to the United States<\/strong> where I lead a series of lectures at the University of Oregon<\/strong> of my own composition work and the Polish contemporary music. During that stay my choral piece Sancte Angele Dei<\/em> was performed a number of times by Oregon Repertory Singers. In 2016 I took part in the 4th edition of master classes for film music composers as part of the FMF \u2013 Film Music Festival in Krakow<\/strong>, tutored by Holywood score editor Daniel Carlin. In 2016 I conducted the world premi\u00e8re of my own work written for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone and strings entitled Songs of my own words<\/em><\/a> ordered and performed as part of my cooperation with the Jan Kiepura Mazovian Music Theatre in Warsaw.<\/p>\nMemberships in the Polish Society of Authors and Composers (ZAiKS), the Polish Association of Performing Artists (SAWP) and the International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) with position of the Vice-President since 2018.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/a>My works have been performed in Germany, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, France, Italy, USA, Switzerland, Sweden and Japan. Some of the festivals and concerts in which my music has been performed:<\/p>\n\u201cYoung Talents’ Concert\u201d in the National Philharmonic<\/strong> in Warsaw, \u201cSchumannfest 2004\u201d Festival<\/strong> in Dusseldorf, Germany, Oregon Bach Festival Composer Symposium<\/strong> in Portland, USA, choral festivals in Florida, Portland, Chicago, USA, multiple performances in the Witold Lutos\u0142awski Concert Studio of the Polish Radio<\/strong> in Warsaw, including the concert of the \u201cWarsaw Generations\u201d series, a concert in the Music Academy in Lucerne, Switzerland, 20th Organ Seminar in Legnica, 4th Festival of Passion and Paschal Music in Poznan, 7th International Festival of Sacral Songs \u201cLapskie Te Deum\u201d, a concert of the Arizona State University, USA, a concert of the Northern Arizona University, USA, \u201cArs-Liturgica\u201d Concert in Torun, performances in the Music Theatre in Lublin and in the University of Music in Warsaw, 24th Choral Meetings in Gliwice, 10th Witold Lutos\u0142awski Contemporary Music Festival<\/strong> in Szczecin, Polish days of the \u201cMusikhost\u201d Contemporary Music Festival<\/strong> in Denmark, \u201cMusica Sacra\u201d International Festival in Czestochowa, 6th European Choral Meetings in Warsaw, 8th International Choral Competition in Slovenia, Lent Concert in The Grand Theater in Warsaw, \u201cPolish Contemporary Music\u201d<\/strong> concert in the National Philharmonic in Warsaw, concert of the Circle of the Youth of the Polish Composers’ Association (ZKP) accompanying the \u201cWarsaw Autumn\u201d Festival<\/strong>, choral concert in Kyoto, Japan, concert of the Warsaw Branch of the Polish Composers’ Association (ZKP) in the \u201cMusical Seasons \u2013 Autumn\u201d series, choral concert in G\u00f6teborg, Sweden.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nMedia<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nMy music was broadcast in<\/span><\/span> Polish Television (TVP), Polish Radio, Kampus Radio, Bis Radio, radio stations in Germany and Denmark.<\/p>\nIn 2005 I started to work with Polish Television (TVP2) \u2013 I wrote music to the TV show entitled Creative Valley<\/em> <\/strong>which focused on looking for new talents and promoting young artists. In 2008 TVP invited me to participate in the show as a juror<\/strong>. My task was to select and award the most interesting music pieces sent in from all over Poland.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nIn 2005 the Ave vere <\/em>choral piece was recorded and published on a CD by the Acte Prealable publishing company. It was also recorded by the \u201cMusica Viva\u201d choir and released on a CD entitled \u201cCredo\u201d in 2006. In that same year the Pacific Youth Choir recorded my work Ave Stella Matutina<\/em> and included it in the CD album entitled \u201cSongs of Light\u201d<\/strong>. In 2007 I recorded my own works in cooperation with the Recording Studio of Radio Katowice<\/strong>. In 2010 the concert with the piece entitled Sancte Angele Dei<\/em> performed by Ensemble Academy Kyoto was published on a DVD in Japan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nOver the years I have collaborated with many outstanding artists and musicians who have played my music, including Silesian String Quartet, Mark-Andreas Schlingensiepen’s notabu.ensamble, Pacific Youth Choir conducted by Mia Savage, Alla Polacca choir of The Grand Theater in Warsaw, The Wilanow String Quartet, Maria Gabrys \u2013 pianist, Pawe\u0142 Wrobel \u2013 organist, Marek Bracha \u2013 pianist, Oregon Repertory Singers choir conducted by Gil Seeley, Cz\u0119stochowa Philharmonic, Dariusz Samol \u2013 saxophonist, Pawe\u0142 Siwczak \u2013 pianist, Adam Bogacki \u2013 double bass player, Camerata Silesia, Grzegorz Szostak \u2013 bass-baritone, Musica Viva Chamber Choir of the Poznan University of Economics and Business, Music Theatre in Lublin, Jan Kiepura Mazovian Music Theatre, Academic Choir Camerata Jagellonica of the Jagiellonian University, Vocal Art Ensemble, Ensemble Academy Kyoto, Gra\u017cyna Szapolowska \u2013 actress, Marcin Bronikowski \u2013 baritone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/a>In 2003 I cooperated with the Baden Sinfonietta orchestra in Austria as part of master classes. In 2005 I entered into a cooperation with the Cz\u0119stochowa Philharmonic<\/strong> where I conducted the premi\u00e8re performance of my own composition entitled Fantasy on the Theme of Schumann<\/em>, as well as Tchaikovsky\u2019s Piano Concerto in B-flat minor<\/em> and Schumann’s Symphony No. 1<\/em>. In that same year, in France, conducted the closing concert ending the master classes with Betsy Jolas. In the 2007\/2008 season I worked as a conductor in the Music Theatre in Lublin<\/strong> where I prepared the premi\u00e8re of the Verdi’s La Traviata<\/em> and had the opportunity to conduct performances as Der Vogelh\u00e4ndler<\/em>, Fiddler on the Roof<\/em> and Die Fledermaus<\/em> and worked on a number of performances such as The Gypsy Baron<\/em>. I have also been one of conductors during the 60th Anniversary of the Music Theatre Jubilee Concert where I directed the extracts from A. J. Webber\u2019s The Phantom of the Opera<\/em> and my own overture opening the concert entitled Opertura<\/em>. In the 2008\/2009 season I started to work for the Mazovian Music Theatre in Warsaw<\/strong> where I conducted such concerts and performances as Die Fledermaus<\/em> featuring Daniel Olbrychski<\/strong>. I also worked on the premi\u00e8re of the Countess Maritza<\/em> operetta and for the purposes of that performance I made a jazz arrangement of the piece called Orfeum<\/em> (for voice and orchestra) which was then performed by Gra\u017cyna Szapo\u0142owska<\/strong>. In 2009 I entered into cooperation with the Grand Opera<\/strong> in \u0141\u00f3d\u017a<\/strong> where I prepared the premi\u00e8re of the Weber\u2019s Der Freisch\u00fctz<\/em>. In 2016 I renewed my cooperation with the Mazovian Music Theatre<\/strong> in Warsaw<\/strong> where I took a position of a music director supervising the preparation of my own composition entitled Songs of my own words. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards and scholarships<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nAt the age of 16 I received a composition prize first ever. At the age of 19 came first international composition award. I am first Polish female composer (second after K. Penderecki) who received three composition awards in the U.S. Since then, here are some of the numerous:<\/p>\n
Scholarship granted by the Fund for Supporting the Artistic Activity of the Polish Society of Authors and Composers (ZAiKS)<\/strong>, 2017<\/p>\nArtistic scholarship granted by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage<\/strong>, 2016<\/p>\nScholarship granted by the Fund for Supporting the Artistic Activity of the Polish Society of Authors and Composers (ZAiKS)<\/strong>, 2016<\/p>\nScholarship granted by the Fund for Supporting the Artistic Activity of the Polish Society of Authors and Composers (ZAiKS)<\/strong>, 2015<\/p>\nFinalist<\/strong> of the International Composition Competition \u201cUnique forms of continuity in space\u201d organized by the Italian Institute in Melbourne, Australia, 2010<\/p>\nScholarship granted by the Fund for Supporting Artistic Activity under the program of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage<\/strong>, 2006<\/p>\n2nd Award<\/strong> (the first award was not granted to any composer) in the Fifth International Composition Competition \u201cCitt\u00e0 di Pescara\u201d in Italy, granted for a piano composition entitled Seven Faces of\u2026<\/em>, 2006<\/p>\n\u201cYoung Poland\u201d Scholarship for outstanding creators granted by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage<\/strong>, 2005<\/p>\nHonor<\/strong> in the International Composition Competition held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Music Academy in Bydgoszcz, awarded for a string quartet piece entitled Devil’s elbow<\/em>, 2004<\/p>\nScholarship granted by the Fund for Supporting the Artistic Activity of the Polish Society of Authors and Composers (ZAiKS)<\/strong>, 2003<\/p>\nHonor<\/strong> in the International Composition Competition \u201cWaging Peace through Singing\u201d in the USA for a composition entitled Kayo<\/em>, 2002<\/p>\nHighest Honour (<\/strong>1st Award)<\/strong> in the International Composition Competition \u201cWaging Peace through Singing\u201d in the USA, awarded for a work written for an a cappella mixed choir and entitled Sancte Angele Dei<\/em>, 2002<\/p>\nTop Honour<\/strong> (2st Award)<\/strong> in the International Composition Competition \u201cWaging Peace through Singing\u201d in the USA, awarded for a choral composition entitled Pie\u015b\u0144<\/em> (Chanson), 2002<\/p>\nHonour<\/strong> in the International Composition Competition \u201cJihlava 2002\u201d in the Czech Republic awarded for a work written for an a cappella female choir entitled Pie\u015b\u0144 <\/em>(Chanson), 2002<\/p>\n2nd Award<\/strong> in the 7th Composition Competition \u201cMusica Sacra\u201d in Cz\u0119stochowa, granted for a work written for an a cappella mixed choir and entitled Ave vere<\/em>, 2002<\/p>\n3rd Award<\/strong> in the Ivan Spassov International Composition Competition in Bulgaria, granted for the composition entitled Kayo<\/em>, 2001<\/p>\n3rd Award<\/strong> in the 9th Adam Didur All-Poland Composition Competition in Sanok, granted for a work written for a bass voice and piano and entitled Kayo<\/em>. The jury was presided by Krzysztof Penderecki, 2001<\/p>\nArtistic scholarship granted by the Minister of Culture and Arts<\/strong>, 2000<\/p>\n3rd Award<\/strong> in the 3rd International Composition Competition \u201cPremio citt\u00e0 di Pescara\u201d in Italy, granted for a piano composition entitled Cogitationes<\/em>, 2000<\/p>\n1st Award<\/strong> in the 2nd All-Poland Composition Competition \u201cPatri Patriae\u201d in Katowice for a piece dedicated to John Paul II, received for a piece written for a string trio and entitled Obrazki z Tatr<\/em> (Pictures from Tatra Mountains). The jury was presided by Wojciech Kilar, 1998<\/p>\n3rd Award<\/strong> in the 2nd All-Poland Composition Competition accompanying the International Eucharistic Congress \u201cLiturgia Sacra\u201d in Opole received for a piece written for a mixed choir and organ and entitled Missa brevis<\/em>, 1997<\/p>\n3rd Award<\/strong> in the 1st All-Poland Composition Competition for the Best Carol in B\u0119dzin received for the sacral piece entitled Jesus<\/em> written for voice and piano with an arrangement for a 4-voice mixed choir, 1996<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nNewest compositions<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
\n\nExtrapolation <\/em><\/strong>for tuba, 2017<\/p>\nRoman Novellas<\/em><\/strong>,<\/a> ballet triptych dedicated to Janka Rudzka, for dancers, soprano, baritone, choir and orchestra, 2016<\/p>\nSongs of my own words<\/em><\/strong> <\/a>for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone and strings, 2016<\/p>\nJekyll & Hyde case study<\/em><\/strong>,<\/a> violin duet (transcription for violas), 2015<\/p>\n
I was born in Warsaw, into a musical family. I made performance debiut when I was 5, on the stage of the Grand Theater in Warsaw<\/strong>, as a supernumerary child in such operas as: Moniuszko\u2019s Halka<\/em> (directed by Maria Fo\u0142tyn), Mozart\u2019s The Magic Flute<\/em> (directed by Marek Weiss-Grzesi\u0144ski) and Rimsky-Korssakov\u2019s The Golden Cockerel <\/em>(directed by Laco Adamik).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n My musical education began when I was 7 years old. At 11 I started playing the drums while at 12 I wrote my first work \u2013 Suite <\/em>for piano. I continued to play drums in the Jozef Elsner State Music School (2nd level) where I attended the improvization and composition classes. Then I became interested in conducting \u2013 at first in choral and then symphonic. In 2004\/2005 I graduated from The Fryderyk Chopin Music Academy in Warsaw with two majors: composition and opera-symphonic conducting.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n In 2000 and 2005 I was nominated to a prestigious award “Polityka\u2019s Passports”<\/strong> for outstanding young artists creating in various artistic fields, founded by the leading Polish weekly “Polityka”<\/strong>. In 2000 I participated in the 20th International Composition Class in Radziejowice organized by the Polish Society for Contemporary Music and tutored by Christina Asher and Louis Andriessen. In 2003 I participated in conducting master classes in Austria, tutored by Polish conductor Antoni Wit. In 2005 I attended composition master classes in France, taught by an American composer Betsy Jolas. In 2003 I was invited to the United States<\/strong> where I lead a series of lectures at the University of Oregon<\/strong> of my own composition work and the Polish contemporary music. During that stay my choral piece Sancte Angele Dei<\/em> was performed a number of times by Oregon Repertory Singers. In 2016 I took part in the 4th edition of master classes for film music composers as part of the FMF \u2013 Film Music Festival in Krakow<\/strong>, tutored by Holywood score editor Daniel Carlin. In 2016 I conducted the world premi\u00e8re of my own work written for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone and strings entitled Songs of my own words<\/em><\/a> ordered and performed as part of my cooperation with the Jan Kiepura Mazovian Music Theatre in Warsaw.<\/p>\n Memberships in the Polish Society of Authors and Composers (ZAiKS), the Polish Association of Performing Artists (SAWP) and the International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) with position of the Vice-President since 2018.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n Concerts and festivals<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n \u201cYoung Talents’ Concert\u201d in the National Philharmonic<\/strong> in Warsaw, \u201cSchumannfest 2004\u201d Festival<\/strong> in Dusseldorf, Germany, Oregon Bach Festival Composer Symposium<\/strong> in Portland, USA, choral festivals in Florida, Portland, Chicago, USA, multiple performances in the Witold Lutos\u0142awski Concert Studio of the Polish Radio<\/strong> in Warsaw, including the concert of the \u201cWarsaw Generations\u201d series, a concert in the Music Academy in Lucerne, Switzerland, 20th Organ Seminar in Legnica, 4th Festival of Passion and Paschal Music in Poznan, 7th International Festival of Sacral Songs \u201cLapskie Te Deum\u201d, a concert of the Arizona State University, USA, a concert of the Northern Arizona University, USA, \u201cArs-Liturgica\u201d Concert in Torun, performances in the Music Theatre in Lublin and in the University of Music in Warsaw, 24th Choral Meetings in Gliwice, 10th Witold Lutos\u0142awski Contemporary Music Festival<\/strong> in Szczecin, Polish days of the \u201cMusikhost\u201d Contemporary Music Festival<\/strong> in Denmark, \u201cMusica Sacra\u201d International Festival in Czestochowa, 6th European Choral Meetings in Warsaw, 8th International Choral Competition in Slovenia, Lent Concert in The Grand Theater in Warsaw, \u201cPolish Contemporary Music\u201d<\/strong> concert in the National Philharmonic in Warsaw, concert of the Circle of the Youth of the Polish Composers’ Association (ZKP) accompanying the \u201cWarsaw Autumn\u201d Festival<\/strong>, choral concert in Kyoto, Japan, concert of the Warsaw Branch of the Polish Composers’ Association (ZKP) in the \u201cMusical Seasons \u2013 Autumn\u201d series, choral concert in G\u00f6teborg, Sweden.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n Media<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n My music was broadcast in<\/span><\/span> Polish Television (TVP), Polish Radio, Kampus Radio, Bis Radio, radio stations in Germany and Denmark.<\/p>\n In 2005 I started to work with Polish Television (TVP2) \u2013 I wrote music to the TV show entitled Creative Valley<\/em> <\/strong>which focused on looking for new talents and promoting young artists. In 2008 TVP invited me to participate in the show as a juror<\/strong>. My task was to select and award the most interesting music pieces sent in from all over Poland.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n Recordings<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n In 2005 the Ave vere <\/em>choral piece was recorded and published on a CD by the Acte Prealable publishing company. It was also recorded by the \u201cMusica Viva\u201d choir and released on a CD entitled \u201cCredo\u201d in 2006. In that same year the Pacific Youth Choir recorded my work Ave Stella Matutina<\/em> and included it in the CD album entitled \u201cSongs of Light\u201d<\/strong>. In 2007 I recorded my own works in cooperation with the Recording Studio of Radio Katowice<\/strong>. In 2010 the concert with the piece entitled Sancte Angele Dei<\/em> performed by Ensemble Academy Kyoto was published on a DVD in Japan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n Performers<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n Over the years I have collaborated with many outstanding artists and musicians who have played my music, including Silesian String Quartet, Mark-Andreas Schlingensiepen’s notabu.ensamble, Pacific Youth Choir conducted by Mia Savage, Alla Polacca choir of The Grand Theater in Warsaw, The Wilanow String Quartet, Maria Gabrys \u2013 pianist, Pawe\u0142 Wrobel \u2013 organist, Marek Bracha \u2013 pianist, Oregon Repertory Singers choir conducted by Gil Seeley, Cz\u0119stochowa Philharmonic, Dariusz Samol \u2013 saxophonist, Pawe\u0142 Siwczak \u2013 pianist, Adam Bogacki \u2013 double bass player, Camerata Silesia, Grzegorz Szostak \u2013 bass-baritone, Musica Viva Chamber Choir of the Poznan University of Economics and Business, Music Theatre in Lublin, Jan Kiepura Mazovian Music Theatre, Academic Choir Camerata Jagellonica of the Jagiellonian University, Vocal Art Ensemble, Ensemble Academy Kyoto, Gra\u017cyna Szapolowska \u2013 actress, Marcin Bronikowski \u2013 baritone.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n Conducting<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n Awards and scholarships<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n At the age of 16 I received a composition prize first ever. At the age of 19 came first international composition award. I am first Polish female composer (second after K. Penderecki) who received three composition awards in the U.S. Since then, here are some of the numerous:<\/p>\n Scholarship granted by the Fund for Supporting the Artistic Activity of the Polish Society of Authors and Composers (ZAiKS)<\/strong>, 2017<\/p>\n Artistic scholarship granted by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage<\/strong>, 2016<\/p>\n Scholarship granted by the Fund for Supporting the Artistic Activity of the Polish Society of Authors and Composers (ZAiKS)<\/strong>, 2016<\/p>\n Scholarship granted by the Fund for Supporting the Artistic Activity of the Polish Society of Authors and Composers (ZAiKS)<\/strong>, 2015<\/p>\n Finalist<\/strong> of the International Composition Competition \u201cUnique forms of continuity in space\u201d organized by the Italian Institute in Melbourne, Australia, 2010<\/p>\n Scholarship granted by the Fund for Supporting Artistic Activity under the program of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage<\/strong>, 2006<\/p>\n 2nd Award<\/strong> (the first award was not granted to any composer) in the Fifth International Composition Competition \u201cCitt\u00e0 di Pescara\u201d in Italy, granted for a piano composition entitled Seven Faces of\u2026<\/em>, 2006<\/p>\n \u201cYoung Poland\u201d Scholarship for outstanding creators granted by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage<\/strong>, 2005<\/p>\n Honor<\/strong> in the International Composition Competition held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Music Academy in Bydgoszcz, awarded for a string quartet piece entitled Devil’s elbow<\/em>, 2004<\/p>\n Scholarship granted by the Fund for Supporting the Artistic Activity of the Polish Society of Authors and Composers (ZAiKS)<\/strong>, 2003<\/p>\n Honor<\/strong> in the International Composition Competition \u201cWaging Peace through Singing\u201d in the USA for a composition entitled Kayo<\/em>, 2002<\/p>\n Highest Honour (<\/strong>1st Award)<\/strong> in the International Composition Competition \u201cWaging Peace through Singing\u201d in the USA, awarded for a work written for an a cappella mixed choir and entitled Sancte Angele Dei<\/em>, 2002<\/p>\n Top Honour<\/strong> (2st Award)<\/strong> in the International Composition Competition \u201cWaging Peace through Singing\u201d in the USA, awarded for a choral composition entitled Pie\u015b\u0144<\/em> (Chanson), 2002<\/p>\n Honour<\/strong> in the International Composition Competition \u201cJihlava 2002\u201d in the Czech Republic awarded for a work written for an a cappella female choir entitled Pie\u015b\u0144 <\/em>(Chanson), 2002<\/p>\n 2nd Award<\/strong> in the 7th Composition Competition \u201cMusica Sacra\u201d in Cz\u0119stochowa, granted for a work written for an a cappella mixed choir and entitled Ave vere<\/em>, 2002<\/p>\n 3rd Award<\/strong> in the Ivan Spassov International Composition Competition in Bulgaria, granted for the composition entitled Kayo<\/em>, 2001<\/p>\n 3rd Award<\/strong> in the 9th Adam Didur All-Poland Composition Competition in Sanok, granted for a work written for a bass voice and piano and entitled Kayo<\/em>. The jury was presided by Krzysztof Penderecki, 2001<\/p>\n Artistic scholarship granted by the Minister of Culture and Arts<\/strong>, 2000<\/p>\n 3rd Award<\/strong> in the 3rd International Composition Competition \u201cPremio citt\u00e0 di Pescara\u201d in Italy, granted for a piano composition entitled Cogitationes<\/em>, 2000<\/p>\n 1st Award<\/strong> in the 2nd All-Poland Composition Competition \u201cPatri Patriae\u201d in Katowice for a piece dedicated to John Paul II, received for a piece written for a string trio and entitled Obrazki z Tatr<\/em> (Pictures from Tatra Mountains). The jury was presided by Wojciech Kilar, 1998<\/p>\n 3rd Award<\/strong> in the 2nd All-Poland Composition Competition accompanying the International Eucharistic Congress \u201cLiturgia Sacra\u201d in Opole received for a piece written for a mixed choir and organ and entitled Missa brevis<\/em>, 1997<\/p>\n 3rd Award<\/strong> in the 1st All-Poland Composition Competition for the Best Carol in B\u0119dzin received for the sacral piece entitled Jesus<\/em> written for voice and piano with an arrangement for a 4-voice mixed choir, 1996<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n Newest compositions<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n Extrapolation <\/em><\/strong>for tuba, 2017<\/p>\n Roman Novellas<\/em><\/strong>,<\/a> ballet triptych dedicated to Janka Rudzka, for dancers, soprano, baritone, choir and orchestra, 2016<\/p>\n Songs of my own words<\/em><\/strong> <\/a>for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone and strings, 2016<\/p>\n Jekyll & Hyde case study<\/em><\/strong>,<\/a> violin duet (transcription for violas), 2015<\/p>\n
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\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a>My works have been performed in Germany, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, France, Italy, USA, Switzerland, Sweden and Japan. Some of the festivals and concerts in which my music has been performed:<\/p>\n<\/a>In 2003 I cooperated with the Baden Sinfonietta orchestra in Austria as part of master classes. In 2005 I entered into a cooperation with the Cz\u0119stochowa Philharmonic<\/strong> where I conducted the premi\u00e8re performance of my own composition entitled Fantasy on the Theme of Schumann<\/em>, as well as Tchaikovsky\u2019s Piano Concerto in B-flat minor<\/em> and Schumann’s Symphony No. 1<\/em>. In that same year, in France, conducted the closing concert ending the master classes with Betsy Jolas. In the 2007\/2008 season I worked as a conductor in the Music Theatre in Lublin<\/strong> where I prepared the premi\u00e8re of the Verdi’s La Traviata<\/em> and had the opportunity to conduct performances as Der Vogelh\u00e4ndler<\/em>, Fiddler on the Roof<\/em> and Die Fledermaus<\/em> and worked on a number of performances such as The Gypsy Baron<\/em>. I have also been one of conductors during the 60th Anniversary of the Music Theatre Jubilee Concert where I directed the extracts from A. J. Webber\u2019s The Phantom of the Opera<\/em> and my own overture opening the concert entitled Opertura<\/em>. In the 2008\/2009 season I started to work for the Mazovian Music Theatre in Warsaw<\/strong> where I conducted such concerts and performances as Die Fledermaus<\/em> featuring Daniel Olbrychski<\/strong>. I also worked on the premi\u00e8re of the Countess Maritza<\/em> operetta and for the purposes of that performance I made a jazz arrangement of the piece called Orfeum<\/em> (for voice and orchestra) which was then performed by Gra\u017cyna Szapo\u0142owska<\/strong>. In 2009 I entered into cooperation with the Grand Opera<\/strong> in \u0141\u00f3d\u017a<\/strong> where I prepared the premi\u00e8re of the Weber\u2019s Der Freisch\u00fctz<\/em>. In 2016 I renewed my cooperation with the Mazovian Music Theatre<\/strong> in Warsaw<\/strong> where I took a position of a music director supervising the preparation of my own composition entitled Songs of my own words. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n