Tomasz J. Opalka

Tomasz Jakub Opalka is a Polish composer of film, theater and concert music.

“One of the most creative and distinctive voices of new music in a long while” wrote Grammophone, and musicologist Małgorzata Gąsiorowska attested: “Opalka is a master of color. He never uses the traditional orchestra conventionally. He combines instruments in original ways and creates new soundscapes.”

Opalka’s music is characterized by energy, sophisticated orchestration and harmonic innovations. His bold explorations transcend the boundaries of theoretical trends and are firmly rooted in creative intuition combined with thoughtful technique. The composer pays close attention to structure, musical form, and narrative development.

Nominated for Hollywood Music in Media Award for his work on EXPO in Dubai. His first album has been released by Warner Classics.

He currently holds a position of Composition professor at The F. Chopin University of Music in Warsaw.