"And the music. Composed by Szymon Brzoska and performed by violin, cello, piano and percussion, it’s a triumphant feat of composition. Whilst dance and music are time-old partners, Sutra is one of those incredibly rare instances where the two are interchangeable, where music, prop and movement are in perfect balance with one another."
Thelondonist.com
Originally from Poland, Szymon Brzóska graduated from the Music Academy in Poznań, Poland as well as the Royal Flemish Conservatory in Antwerp, Belgium, where he studied under composers such as Mirosław Bukowski and Luc Van Hove.
Szymon Brzóska’s work explores synergy between music, movement, and image. The composer's particular interest has led him to participate in many collaborative projects across various art forms.His musical language can be placed somewhere between contemporary avant-garde and expanded tonality with a touch of minimalism. Through his music, Szymon creates a world of diverse colours, specific atmospheres, intimate and personal emotions and conditions of the mind.
Next to his autonomous work, Szymon Brzóska has an established career in creating music for contemporary dance. He 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, Musiques Nouvelles), outstanding soloists (Patrizia Bovi, Barbara Drazkov, Fernando Marzan) and reputable dance companies (Het Nationale Ballet, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, Semperoper Ballet, Cedar Lake Company, Eastman).
His compositions have been performed many times over in numerous prestigious venues and festivals across the world such as Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Centre and BAM in New York, Semperoper in Dresden, Esplanade in Singapore as well as at the Festival D’Avignon.
An author of two original soundtracks, his music was performed live accompanying animation films during 2017 & 2019 edition of International Animated Film Festival ANIMATOR in Poznań.
Szymon’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, Tehran International Contemporary Music Festival and En Avant Mars Festival in Gent.