Ewa Fabiańska-Jelińska

Ewa Fabiańska-Jelińska began studying composition at an early age in Torun, later graduating with honors from the Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań, Poland, where she earned her PhD in composition in 2016 and her habilitation degree in 2023.

She also completed postgraduate studies at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna under Prof. R. Karger. A highly accomplished composer, she has won numerous prestigious national and international competitions, including prizes from Oklahoma City University, the European Young Composers Competition in Prague, and international composition competitions in Vienna, New York, and Madrid.

Her compositions are performed worldwide at leading festivals and concerts of contemporary music across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia, showcasing her work on prestigious stages and in collaboration with renowned ensembles, soloists, and conductors. Her music has been featured at events such as the International Music Days in Tongyeong, South Korea, and the SCI Conference at the University of New Mexico. Performances of her works include appearances by celebrated artists and groups such as Katherine McIndoe, Jean-Marc Fessard, Stefan Kamasa, NeoQuartet, the Amadeus Polish Radio Chamber Orchestra, and Sinfonietta Cracovia.

Fabiańska-Jelińska’s contributions to music have been recognized with numerous scholarships, including those from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage and the Minister of Science and Higher Education. In 2021, her first monographic album, Chamber Music, was released by DUX Recordings, solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary music. Her works are published by prominent publishers, including PWM Edition, DUX, and Norsk Musikforlag.

A member of the Polish Composers Union and the Polish Society of Contemporary Music, she currently serves as an assistant professor at the Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań. In 2021, she received the honorary badge "Merit for Polish Culture," further highlighting her significant contributions to the field.