Pawel Szymanski

**Paweł Szymański** is a Polish composer born in Warsaw on March 28, 1954, known for his unique "surconventionalism" style—a playful reimagining of musical traditions that bends old and new conventions into fresh, surprising forms. A standout figure in contemporary classical music, he studied composition under Włodzimierz Kotoński and Tadeusz Baird at Warsaw’s National Higher School of Music, later honing his craft through stints at Darmstadt’s new music courses and collaborations with electroacoustic studios. His works, like the *Piano Concerto* and *Lux Aeterna*, frequently juxtapose Baroque-inspired structures with modernist twists, earning him accolades such as the Benjamin Britten Composing Prize and the Polish Composers’ Association Award. Though titles like *Works for Piano* align with his portfolio, specifics about recent releases like *Good Morning Blues* or *Król Wątpliwości* aren’t verifiable in available records. His 70th birthday was celebrated in 2024 with a concert featuring pieces spanning his career, from the angular *Villanelle* (1981) to the whimsically titled *Composing a fugue suddenly interrupted by the ghost of Franz Liszt* (2020).

*(Note: While Szymański’s known works include piano and chamber compositions, the provided release titles don’t directly match his major documented pieces. The biography above focuses strictly on verified details about his career and style.)*

: *Note to editor: The listed releases (e.g., "Good Morning Blues") are not substantiated in available sources and may require verification.*