Stefan Drajewski

Stefan Drajewski is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Composition and Music Theory of the University of Music named after I.J. Paderewski in Poznan. His career spans academic research, musicology, and critical analysis of dance theater, with a focus on Polish ballet and its intersections with cultural/political themes.

• Academic qualifications: Doctor of Musical Arts (2016) from Poznan University of Music
• Primary research areas: Music Theory, Dance Theater, Biblical Themes in Performing Arts, 20th Century Polish Music
• Roles: Teacher-researcher (Nauczyciel badawczo-dydaktyczny), author, and critic

His publications explore topics such as jazz ballet in Poland, refugee narratives in contemporary dance, and biblical motifs in choreography. He has contributed extensively to theater programs and journals like Kronika Wielkopolski and Ruch Muzyczny. Drajewski also analyzes political contexts in post-war theater and critiques major Polish opera/ballet productions.

Key collaborations include work with Conrad Drzewiecki and Olga Sawicka, and he has reviewed performances at institutions like Poznan's Teatr Wielki and Wrocław's Opera. His critical writing spans over three decades, documenting festivals (e.g., Malta, Maski), competitions (Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition), and Polish musical traditions.