Szymon Morus

Szymon Morus is a Polish conductor and academic teacher associated with the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk since October 2013, where he holds the position of Associate Professor at the Department of Conducting, Composition and Music Theory. He earned his doctorate in musical arts in conducting at his alma mater. Morus is also the founder and artistic director of the Progress Chamber Orchestra (active since 2009) and has conducted at prestigious venues including the National Philharmonic and the Baltic Opera in Gdańsk.

• Academy: Faculty of Conducting, Composition and Music Theory
• Key roles: Principal conductor of Sinfonia Baltica (since 2021/2022), musical director of multiple opera productions
• Collaborations: Polish Radio Orchestra, Beethoven Academy Orchestra, Polish Sinfonia Juventus Orchestra, and renowned soloists like Pierre Génisson

His research and artistic focus spans contemporary music promotion, symphonic/opera conducting, and innovative music education projects for young audiences. He actively commissions world premieres and collaborates with Polish composers.

Morus received the Pomeranian Artistic Award (2016) for his contributions to music. He also serves as president of the Pomeranian Musica Giovane Association, fostering interdisciplinary projects combining music with poetry, theater, and visual arts.