جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sylwia Janiak-Kobylińskaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Orchestral Conducting
• Music Theory
• Artistic Education
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Sylwia Janiak-Kobylińska is a Polish conductor, educator, and artistic leader currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Conducting, Composition, and Music Theory at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. She is President of the SAJ Foundation Supporting Young Artists, founder of the Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra of the Youth, and an active participant in international music competitions and festivals. Her work spans symphonic and opera conducting, artistic direction of multidisciplinary projects, and pedagogical leadership. Her research interests focus on Orchestral Conducting Contemporary Music Interpretation Artistic Education for Youth Symphonic and Opera Collaboration Cultural Management in Music Interdisciplinary Art Projects Her recent artistic projects, such as the inUnity. Contemporary Music from Gdańsk album and the Homage to Szymborska concert series, highlight collaborations between classical and jazz composers, youth orchestras, and interdisciplinary teams. These works emphasize themes of unity, cultural heritage, and innovation in music education. Scientific awards and recognitions include Meritorious for Polish Culture badge (2023) Antoni Wit Award at the G. Fitelberg Conducting Competition Multiple Rector’s Awards at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk Pomeranian Artistic Award in 'Artistic Hope' category As an educator, she leads orchestral workshops, mentors students across multiple faculties, and pioneered the 4C’s in Music Art program (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication). Her leadership in the SAJ Foundation and Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra of the Youth has fostered over 1000 young musicians since 2011.

• Vocal Performance
• Opera Studies
• Music Education
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Prof. Mikołaj Moroz is a Professor at the Department of Vocal and Acting Studies, Fryderyk Chopin University of Music. He serves as Director of the Polish Musical Theater and President of the Management Board of Orpheus Theater. His career includes roles as a soloist at the Schleswig-Holstein State Opera House and guest performer across Europe, alongside pedagogical work in Korea (Keimyoung University, 1999-2000). He has directed opera and operetta performances, organized cultural events, and led doctoral/postgraduate studies at his university for many years. Education: Graduated Secondary Music School in Warsaw (piano), Academy of Music in Warsaw (1991), and studied at Academia Cigiana in Siena under Prof. Carlo Bergonzi. His research interests focus on vocal techniques, opera performance, and inclusive education methods for visually impaired students. He has received prestigious awards from his university and recognition for accessibility initiatives. Awards include Rector’s academic awards and a 2008 honorary diploma. His professional contributions span performance, education, and institutional leadership in music theater and cultural administration.

Krzysztof Cicheńskiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Interdisciplinary Art
• Opera Direction
• Scenography
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Krzysztof Cicheński is an interdisciplinary artist, academic lecturer, and opera director affiliated with the Faculty of Interior Design and Scenography at Magdalena Abakanowicz University of Arts in Poznań (UAP). Since 2025, he holds the rank of Assistant Professor at the Department of Scenography, where he teaches courses such as 'Selected issues in the history of theatre and drama' and 'Introduction to directing.' Education : Doctoral degree in art (visual arts and art conservation) from UAP (2024); Inter-Faculty Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities (Master's) at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (2005–2010). His artistic practice merges opera direction, playwright, libretto writing, set design, and sound art. He specializes in interdisciplinary performances that blend spatial activities, sound installations, and operatic installations, often exploring themes like forgotten works, historical narratives, and socio-cultural commentary. Notable projects include the 2024 opera Wedding (libretto and direction), the 2023 interdisciplinary Landscape , and the 2022 research-based performance The Devil's Wheel , which interrogates the ontological status of lost artworks. His work frequently involves collaborations with institutions like the Zbigniew Raszewski Theatre Institute and Grand Theatre in Warsaw. Scientific Awards : Scholarship of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage (2024, 2020) Scholarship of the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship (2013) He co-founded the Automaton Theatre (2005–2018) and has taught at institutions including Adam Mickiewicz University and the Academy of Music in Poznań. His projects are supported by programs like 'Placówka,' which funds innovative theatrical explorations.

• Dance Education
• Polish National Dances
• Choreography
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Dr. hab. Klaudia Carlos-Machej is a Professor and has served as Dean of the Faculty of Dance at the Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw (UMFC) since 2019. She holds dual doctorates as Doctor of Humanities and Doctor of Musical Arts, and is an accomplished dancer and choreographer specializing in Polish national dances. Her academic foundation includes a degree in ballet pedagogy from UMFC (1995), postgraduate studies in journalism at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (2001), and Postgraduate Studies in Cultural Management at the Polish Academy of Sciences (2017). As a lecturer at UMFC since 1995, she served as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Choral Conducting, Music Education, Church Music, Rhythm and Dance from 2012-2019 before becoming Dean. Professor Carlos-Machej's research focuses on dance education, Polish national dances, and the historical relationship between music and dance. Her work explores dance as cultural heritage, particularly during Poland's partition era, examining how traditional forms like polonaise, krakowiak, kujawiak, and oberek functioned as expressions of national identity. She has documented the influence of Russian classical dance traditions on Polish ballet education and investigated the philosophical dimensions of dance in antiquity. Her publications from 2014-2024 demonstrate consistent scholarly output, with her most recent work examining the relationship between dance and music during Poland's loss of statehood (1795-1918). She has also edited significant dance publications including comprehensive guides to Polish dances. As an educator and administrator, she has been conceptually responsible for the Polish Dance Forum since 2014, an important periodic event at UMFC that serves as a platform for dance scholarship and performance in Poland. Her professional background includes extensive performance experience as a dancer with the T. Sygietyński State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble 'Mazowsze' (1990-1995) and as a mime dancer and dance teacher at the Warsaw Chamber Opera (1996-2011), where she performed solo parts in numerous productions including works by Mozart, Telemann, Monteverdi, and Tchaikovsky. Additionally, Professor Carlos-Machej has maintained a parallel career in media since 1994 as a journalist and TV presenter across multiple Polish networks, creating programs that promote dance and music, including the Baletownik series on TVP Kultura featuring prominent Polish dancers.

• Music Education
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Historical Music Performance
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Cezary Szyfman is a distinguished Professor at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, where he serves as Head of the Department of Vocal Pedagogy under the Faculty of Instrumental-Pedagogy, Music Education and Vocal Studies. He also holds a professorship at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Arts in Warsaw. Education: Secondary State Music School in Białystok (under W. Bieniecka) Vocal and Acting Department, Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw (studied with Michał Szopski and Prof. Kazimierz Pustelak) His career spans music education, historical performance practice, and interdisciplinary theatre collaborations. A specialist in vocal pedagogy and early music, he has advanced teaching methodologies for young musicians while maintaining an active performance schedule across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Scientific Awards: Rector's Awards (1st and 2nd degree) Medal of the National Education Commission Honorary Badge of Merit for Polish Culture Silver Cross of Merit Multiple Fryderyk Awards for vocal chamber music and early music phonographic achievements Szyfman has organized international vocal seminars, led opera productions by Białystok Branch students, and directed the National Scientific and Teaching Conference 'Challenges of Contemporary Vocal Pedagogy'. As a juror at the Schola Cantorum Festival and frequent workshop leader, he shapes national standards in historical music interpretation.

AGNIESZKA GADZINAمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Education
• Brass Band Conducting
• Choral Music
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Agnieszka Gadzina serves as a Lecturer at the Institute of Artistic Education, Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań, holding Master of Arts (2011) and Bachelor of Arts (2009) degrees in Artistic Education from Adam Mickiewicz University. Her academic credentials include: Master of Arts in Artistic Education, Adam Mickiewicz University (2011) Bachelor of Arts in Artistic Education, Adam Mickiewicz University (2009) Dr. Gadzina's research centers on music education with specialization in brass band conducting and choral music . She pioneers project-based learning methodologies and examines pop culture integration in curricula, addressing 21st-century challenges in non-specialized school music education through innovative pedagogical frameworks. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals dual research trajectories: historical examination of Polish choral traditions (particularly Szeligowski's works and Stuligrosz's legacy) and contemporary educational strategies emphasizing practical applications of project methods and cultural relevance in music instruction. Her scholarly recognition includes: Ministry of Culture scholarships for music promotion (2019, 2025) 2024 Rector's 3rd Degree Award at Paderewski Academy Gadzina directs major grant-funded initiatives from the Ministry of Culture, EU programs, and regional authorities including the "Po śpiewaj" Wielkopolska Song Contest and "Diamond Microphone" Vocal Competition. Her "Local Musicians in Virtual Space" project generated five music videos for Złocieniec Cultural Centre. She leads production teams for international events like the Stanisław Stuligrosz Grand Prix of Polish Choral Music and International Brass Orchestra Concert Symposium, demonstrating leadership in large-scale cultural programming.

• Music Analysis
• Orientalism in Music
• 20th Century Compositional Techniques
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Renata Skupin serves as Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Conducting, Composition and Music Theory at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. Appointed Dean in 2012 after serving as Vice-Dean (2010-2012), she has been a core faculty member since 1994, progressing from assistant to assistant professor (2004) and associate professor (2014). Her institutional leadership includes founding and editing the scholarly journal Aspekty Muzyki since 2010. She earned her master's in Composition and Music Theory from the same academy (1994) with additional piano pedagogy training (1991-1993). Her doctoral research included a Sorbonne internship (1998) funded by a French government scholarship, followed by PhD (2004) and habilitation (2014) from the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. Her research centers on Giacinto Scelsi's music, Orientalism in Western compositions, and 20th/21st-century analytical techniques. She pioneered studies on Eastern influences in Polish interwar music, developing frameworks for analyzing musical exoticism through postcolonial criticism. Her work bridges musicology, cultural studies, and compositional practice. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on Scelsi's oeuvre (40% of output) and Orientalism (35%), with recent work applying postcolonial theory to Polish music history. Her 2021 HarMA+ project examines pedagogical innovations in European music education, signaling expanded interest in curriculum development. Scientific recognition includes: Rev. Professor Hieronim Feicht Award for The Poetics of Giacinto Scelsi's Orchestral Music 1st place in national Master's Thesis Competition (1994) Research funding includes State Committee for Scientific Research grants (1998-2000) for Scelsi archives research in Rome and French government scholarships. As editor-in-chief of Aspekty Muzyki , she has shaped discourse in Polish musicology while directing faculty-wide academic initiatives.

• Conducting
• Composition
• Music Reconstruction
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Zygmunt Rychert serves as Professor of Conducting at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk within the Faculty of Conducting, Composition and Music Theory, where he teaches symphonic and operatic conducting classes. His international career spans five decades with prominent roles including founder of the Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra (1974-1981) and former conductor of the Academy's Symphony Orchestra (2009-2018). His formal education includes distinction-level graduation in conducting from the State Higher School of Music in Poznań under Professor W. Krzemieński (1971) with supplementary composition studies under Florian Dąbrowski. Rychert's professional focus centers on conducting methodology, historical music reconstruction, and orchestration techniques. He has reconstructed seminal works including L. Różycki's Violin Concerto and I.J. Paderewski's Violin Concerto, while his performance repertoire ranges from chamber ensembles to Mahler's "Symphony of the Thousand" requiring 850 performers. His scholarly contributions intersect performance practice with musicological restoration of incomplete historical scores. Major recognitions include: Gold Cross of Merit (awarded twice by the Polish Republic) Pomeranian Artistic Award 2014 for "creative and didactic work" resulting in acclaimed recordings of Kilar's "Angelus, Exodus, Victoria" and Panufnik's concertos 1st prize at Katowice Conducting Competition (1970) as youngest participant Rychert maintains active performance collaborations across 40+ countries including historic concerts for Pope John Paul II's 1999 Poland visit featuring 3,000 musicians. His pedagogical leadership focuses on training conductors through practical orchestral direction rather than theoretical research supervision.

• Avant-Garde Theatre
• Opera Production
• Social Dimensions of Performance
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Romuald Wicza-Pokojski serves as a Lecturer at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk's Faculty of Vocal and Acting. He holds a doctorate in film and theatre arts and is recognized as an avant-garde director and playwright focused on experimental language forms and theatre's social impact. Since 2018, he has directed the Baltic Opera, producing works like Madama Butterfly and Rigoletto . His research explores avant-garde performance, cultural strategy development, and socially engaged theatre. He founded the influential Teatr Wiczy (1991) and previously served as Artistic Director of Miniatura Theatre (2011–2019) and Program Director for Gdańsk 2016 Office. Key Awards: Gloria Artis Medal for Cultural Merit (2017) Gdańsk Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award (2016)

Ewelina Pietrowiak-Zdebelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Theatre Arts
• Opera Direction
• Set Design
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Ewelina Pietrowiak-Zdebel is a lecturer at the Faculty of Performing Arts of the G. and K. Bacewicz Academy of Music in Łódź since 2017. A multifaceted artist with expertise in theatre/opera direction and set design, she graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at Poznań University of Technology (2001), the Faculty of Directing at the Aleksander Zelwerowicz Theatre Academy in Warsaw (2006), and completed postgraduate vocal studies at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw (2012). Her artistic career includes directing plays like J. Genet's The Maids , I. Bergman's Autumn Sonata , and musicals at prominent Polish theatres such as Syrena Theatre in Warsaw and Grand Theatre in Poznań. Her operatic works include productions of T. Baird's Tomorrow and W.A. Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio . Scientific Awards & Recognitions: Golden Rose for theatre revitalization Z. Krawczykowski Award for emerging career Jan Kiepura Award for musical theatre Nominated for Polityka Passport in Classical Music She also contributed to academic discourse through two co-authored books with Jerzy Pilch, analyzing theatre and cultural narratives.

Dariusz Mikulskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Performance
• Orchestral Conducting
• Horn Pedagogy
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Professor Dariusz Mikulski is a renowned Polish hornist, conductor, and educator affiliated with the Academy of Music in Łódź and the World Brass Association , with guest professorships at institutions including Kazakh National University , Mahidol University , and University of Manaus . His career spans artistic directorship of orchestras like the Sinfonia Masovia Orchestra and Vienna Royal Artist Orchestra , conducting roles at the Stanisław Moniuszko Grand Theatre and Wrocław Opera , and founding leadership of the MEETMIKULSKI artistic agency and MikulskiART Foundation . Education : Doctorate (2002) and habilitation (2014) at the Academy of Music in Łódź; diplomas in conducting from Prof. Nicolaus Harnoncourt (Austria) and Prof. Thomas Ungar (Germany); Postgraduate Management Studies (2008) at the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Management. As a conductor, Mikulski specializes in symphonic and operatic repertoires, including works by Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, and Puccini. He has collaborated with orchestras such as the NDR Sinfonieorchester , Wiener Kammerorchester , and Thailand Philharmonic , and organized international events like the MikulskiART Opera Academy and French Horn Master Class series. Scientific and Artistic Awards : Gloria Artis Medal (2008) Silver Medal of Berlin (2011) International Competition Prizes: Prague Spring, Peter-Damm Wettbewerb, Toulon Horn Competition Mikulski's multilingual collaborations (Polish, German, English, Russian, Italian) and leadership in cultural promotion highlight his global impact. He continues to lead masterclasses and conduct performances worldwide.

Rafał Augustynمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Studies
• Musicology
• Theatre Studies
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Dr hab. Rafał Augustyn is a Professor at the University of Wrocław's Faculty of Philology, teaching courses such as 'Text and Music' and 'Music, Musicality, Theatre'. His academic career includes a habilitation in 2014 and prior teaching at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He specializes in interdisciplinary studies of arts integration, with a focus on music, literature, and theatre. His research explores modernist artistic affinities, contemporary musical theatre, and the interplay between different art forms. Augustyn's scholarly work includes over 150 publications, primarily in Odra and Ruch Muzyczny , covering music criticism, festival analysis, and theoretical studies. His compositions have been performed internationally, and he directed festivals like Musica Polonica Nova. He received three nominations for the Fryderyk 2011 Award and the Wrocław Music Award for his monographic album Do ut des . As a cultural figure, he served as president of the Wrocław Branch of the Polish Composers' Union and contributed to radio and TV programs like Klasyk, nasz blisko . His translation of Charles Rosen's The Classical Style (2014) revitalized musicological discourse. His research also encompasses Polish avant-garde adaptations in opera, cultural nationalism in music, and the role of music in historical contexts. Augustyn’s advisory roles include collaborations with prominent theatre directors and his work as a music consultant. His grants and projects highlight interdisciplinary approaches, blending philological traditions with modern cultural studies. He leads research in the Institute of Polish Philology, emphasizing cultural studies and the intersection of music with other disciplines. His lab focuses on performance studies and the evolution of musical theatre, with ongoing projects exploring 20th-century Polish music heritage and digital archiving of avant-garde works.

• Opera Performance
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Classical Singing
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Ewa Iżykowska-Lipińska is a Professor at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw and former Prorector for Foreign and Students’ Affairs (2012–2016). She holds a DA degree and is a distinguished soprano/mezzosoprano with expertise in vocal performance and pedagogy. Her career spans opera, oratorio, and recitals across major international venues like La Scala, Musikverein, and Carnegie Hall. Education: Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music (Warsaw), Academia Musicale Chigiana (Siena), Accademia di Santa Cecilia (Rome), Academy of Drama (Warsaw). Research interests focus on vocal techniques, opera interpretation, and contemporary works. She has performed in over 20 countries, specializing in roles like Fiordiligi, Violetta, and Salome. Her awards include top prizes in Belvedere, Mozart, and Szymanowski competitions. In teaching, she mentors at institutions in Poland, South Korea, and the U.S., directing masterclasses and workshops. She also directs operatic productions and has recorded for Polish Radio/TV and Austrian ORF. Fluent in five languages, she advocates for music education and cultural diplomacy.

• Classical Composition
• Jazz Performance
• Film Scoring
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Professor Krzysztof Herdzin is a distinguished faculty member at the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, holding the academic rank of Professor with Doctor of Musical Arts credentials. His multifaceted career spans classical performance, jazz, film scoring, and musical theater direction. His research interests center on contemporary Polish composition and cross-genre musical integration. Herdzin has pioneered the fusion of classical structures with jazz improvisation and popular music elements, creating a distinctive national sound while maintaining international relevance. His work explores orchestral color techniques, cinematic narrative construction, and the adaptation of folk traditions within modern symphonic frameworks. Herdzin's artistic output demonstrates consistent evolution from chamber music through film scoring to large-scale theatrical productions. His recent works focus on Polish cultural identity through symphonic compositions and theatrical adaptations, with increasing emphasis on national heritage in contemporary contexts. Award highlights include: Silver Medal 'Gloria Artis' (2015) Fryderyk Award for Jazz Composer/Arranger (2012) Program 3 Lifetime Achievement Award (2014) Two Grand Prix Melomani 'Artist of the Year' awards Ten-time 'Arranger of the Year' in Jazz Forum polls As a mentor and collaborator, Herdzin has shaped generations of Polish musicians through his work with major orchestras and artists. His production work for vocalists like Irena Santor and Anna Maria Jopek established new standards in Polish recording, while his film orchestrations brought international recognition to Polish cinema. Current projects include solo piano performances and leadership of his trio and Big Band. Herdzin directs significant musical theater productions across Poland's major venues, maintaining active creative laboratories through his ongoing collaborations with orchestras like Sinfonia Varsovia and NOSPR.

• Piano Performance
• Chamber Music
• Musicology
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Elżbieta Pasierowska serves as Associate Professor at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk within the Instrumental Faculty's Department of Piano and Chamber Music. She has held academic positions since 1991, progressing from lecturer to Assistant Professor (2001), and served as Vice-Dean of the Instrumental Faculty (2012-2019) and Head of the Accompaniment Department (2014-2019). Her research focuses on piano performance practice, chamber music interpretation, and 20th century Polish composers. She specializes in analytical approaches to Witold Lutosławski's chamber works with piano, combining performance expertise with scholarly analysis. Her method integrates historical context with practical interpretation techniques for both solo and collaborative settings. Her sole major publication analyzes Lutosławski's chamber compositions, establishing connections between compositional structure and performance decisions. This work demonstrates her dual expertise as performer-scholar, addressing both theoretical frameworks and practical execution challenges in contemporary piano repertoire. Fryderyk Chopin Society Artistic Scholarship (1989) Fryderyk Chopin Society Artistic Scholarship (1990) Third Place National Chamber Music Competition in Suwałki (1992) Postdoctoral Degree (2014) Professor Pasierowska has mentored students who collectively earned over 200 competition awards internationally, including first prizes in Szafarnia, Valletta, Riga, and Budapest. She maintains active performance grants through concert series at the Baltic Philharmonic and National Philharmonic, with recording projects supported by DUX and Polish Radio. She directs chamber ensembles and piano pedagogy initiatives, collaborating with the Warsaw Chamber Opera and participating in the Lutosławski Forum. Her artistic team includes vocalists from major Polish opera institutions for specialized song repertoire projects.