Paweł Drobnik

Prof. Paweł Drobnik is a renowned clarinetist and full professor at the Ignacy Jan Paderewski Music Academy Poznań, affiliated with the Institute of Instrumental Studies. Born in Poznań, he graduated from the Karol Szymanowski Choir School and studied clarinet under Prof. Zdzisław Nowak at the Poznań State Musical College. Since 1982, he has held a permanent position at the Academy, organizing clarinet masterclasses, workshops, and instrument exhibitions.

• Education: Karol Szymanowski Choir School in Poznań; Mieczysław Karłowicz Musical High School; Poznań State Musical College.

Research and Artistic Focus: Specializing in clarinet performance, Paweł Drobnik’s career spans solo, orchestral, and chamber music collaborations. He has premiered works by Polish and international composers, including S. Czarnecki, A. Krzanowski, and Olivier Messiaen’s Quatuor pour la fin du temps. His expertise includes historical performance practices and contemporary music interpretation.

Scientific Awards:

• Medal of the National Education Committee (2013)
• Honorary badge – Deserving for Polish Culture (2013, 2007)
• Gold Medal for long-time service (2012)
• President’s Silver Cross of Merit (2005)
• Rector’s Awards from Poznań Music Academy

Collaborations and Festivals: He has collaborated with conductors like Krzysztof Penderecki and Kurt Masur, and orkiestras such as the Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra and Amadeus Chamber Orchestra of Polish Radio. Performances at festivals including Dresdner Musikfestspiele and Warszawska Jesień highlight his international presence.