Jaromir Trafankowski

Dr. Jaromir Trafankowski is an Assistant Professor at the Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań, serving as Head of the Department of Vocal and Instrumental Music Interpretation since 2020. His academic affiliation resides within the Institute of Vocal Studies, and he holds a PhD from the same institution (2017).

His educational background:

• PhD, Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań, 2017

A leading specialist in vocal arts, his research and performance focus spans opera, solo singing, oratorio, and cantata. With over 1,000 opera performances and 200 concerts since 1994, he maintains an active stage career as principal soloist at Poznań's St. Moniuszko Grand Theatre.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Hipolit Cegielski Society Award, Young Positivist category (2004)
• Meritorious for Polish Culture badge (2018)

Dr. Trafankowski's repertoire encompasses major operatic roles from Mozart to Polish classics, alongside sacred works including Bach's St. John Passion and Orff's Carmina Burana. He maintains artistic collaborations with leading Polish institutions including Opera Nova, Baltic Opera, and multiple philharmonics.