Szymon Brzoska

Originally from Poland, Szymon Brzóska graduated from the Music Academy in Pozna´n, Poland as well as the Royal Flemish Conservatory in Antwerp, Belgium, where he studied under composers including Mirosław Bukowski and Luc Van Hove. Brzóska’s work explores the synergy between music, movement, and image. The composer’s particular interest has led him to participate in many collaborative projects across various art forms. Next to his autonomous work, Brzóska has an established career in creating music for contemporary dance. He has worked with many award-winning choreographers (Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, David Dawson, Maria Pages, Vladimir Malakhov, Yabin Wang), acclaimed orchestras and ensembles (Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden, the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, the Bruckner Orchester), outstanding soloists (Patrizia Bovi, Barbara Drazkov, Fernando Marzan), and renowned dance companies (Het Nationale Ballet, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, Semperoper Ballet, Cedar Lake Company, Eastman). His compositions have been performed many times over in prestigious venues and festivals around the world including at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Centre and BAM in New York City, Semperoper in Dresden, and the Esplanade in Singapore, as well as at the Festival D’Avignon. An author of two original soundtracks, his music was performed live accompanying animated films during the 2017 and 2019 edition of the international animated film festival ANIMATOR in Pozna´n. Brzóska’s autonomous compositions were performed during the music @ Venture Festival in Antwerp, Festival of Polish Piano Music in Słupsk, Sounds New Contemporary Music Festival in Canterbury, Operadagen in Rotterdam, the Tehran International Contemporary Music Festival, and En Avant Mars Festival in Gent