Maciej Zieliński

Maciej Zieliński is one of the most outstanding Polish composers of his generation. His compositions are well known for their expressiveness, textural and formal invention, and individual postmodern approach. His music is highly sought after by critics, performers and the audiences, being frequently performed at major contemporary music events. Maciej Zielinski studied composition at the Frederic Chopin Music Academy in Warsaw and at the Royal Academy of Music in London. His works have been featured in major contemporary music festivals including: the Warsaw Autumn Festival, the Poznan Spring Festival, the Musica Polonica Nova in Wrocław, the Park Lane Festival in London (UK), the World Music Days (Romania), and Presteigne Festival (Wales). His music has been released on nearly 30 albums. In 2003 the album featuring String Quartet No. 1 won Fryderyk the Polish Music Industry Award. In 2012 he was nominated for Fryderyk Award in the category Composer of the Year (with distinguish co-nominees: K. Penderecki and W. Kilar). In 2014 his album V Symphony was nominated for Fryderyk Award in the category Best Album of the Year. His compositions have been awarded at 8 musical contests, including two internationals (in Czech Republic and Germany). Maciej Zielinski is also an award-winning film music composer. (Image © Marta Filipczyk )