Michał Ziółkowski (born 1 August 1991 in Zakopane) is a Polish composer, pianist and arranger based in Wrocław. He studied composition at the Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław under the supervision of Prof. Grażyna Pstrokońska-Nawratil. His work encompasses choral, orchestral, theatre and film music; among other works, he has written the opera ‘The Ugly Duckling’. He has won prizes at numerous composition competitions, including the 4th Krzysztof Penderecki International ‘Arboretum’ Competition and the Busan Choral Festival. His ‘Agnus Dei’ has been published by Schott Music and performed by, among others, The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Artistic output

• Michał Ziółkowski is the author of numerous choral, orchestral and chamber works, which have gained recognition both in Poland and abroad.
• He has written, among other works, the opera “The Ugly Duckling” and pieces for academic and professional ensembles.
• His music has been performed at prestigious festivals, such as the Busan Choral Festival in Korea and the Krzysztof Penderecki ‘Arboretum’ Composition Competition.
• Ziółkowski’s compositions combine contemporary techniques with traditional inspirations, setting them apart from the work of the younger generation of Polish composers.
• His works, such as ‘Agnus Dei’, have been published by renowned publishers such as Schott Music and performed by international choirs, including The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge.