Paweł Łukaszewski

Paweł Łukaszewski is a Professor of Musical Arts and Chairman of the Department of Composition and Theory of Music at the Academy of Music in Warsaw. He also serves as Chairman of the Council of Artistic Discipline, President of the Musica Sacra Institute, and Director of the Choir of the Warsaw-Prague Cathedral 'Musica Sacra'. His work spans composition, conducting, and education, with a focus on sacred and contemporary music.

Education: Graduated with honors from the State Secondary Music School in Częstochowa (1987–1992) under Andrzej Wróbel and Marian Borkowski. Completed postgraduate studies in choirmaster training and cultural management. Holds a PhD (2000) and habilitation (2006) in composition.

Research Interests: Specializes in sacred choral music, orchestral compositions, and contemporary musical techniques. His works blend medieval influences with modern expression, often using liturgical texts and dramatic storytelling. Notable compositions include Winterreise and Via Crucis, praised for their emotional depth and innovative structure.

Awards: Recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (1998), Gloria Artis Medal (2011), Fryderyk Award (2013), and Orphee d’Or (2014). Honored for contributions to Polish musical heritage and international recognition of his compositions.

Other Activities: Founded the Musica Sacra Edition publishing house and participates in international composition competitions. His works have been performed globally and recorded on over 50 CDs. Active in music education, he has taught at the Academy of Music in Warsaw since 1996.