BIOGRAPHY

Kasia Głowicka (PL/NL) is a classically trained composer whose work spans film, opera, and visual media. Her upbringing in post-communist Poland sparked a deep fascination with the evocative film scores of Kieslowski and the pulsating rhythms of the Berlin techno scene. As a composer, Głowicka is celebrated for her versatility and creativity, effortlessly blending genres, mastering orchestration, and crafting scores that are both dramatic and uniquely spaced.

Głowicka first gained international attention as a performer and producer with her 2014 album “Red Sun” (Bolt Records). Dubbed “the next star from the East” by Junge Welt, she has since been commissioned by renowned international ensembles and soloists, including the BBC Scottish Ensemble, the Polish and Belgian National Operas, and Holland Symfonia. Her artistry has been shaped by the mentorship of prominent composers such as Louis Andriessen, Martijn Padding, Ivan Fedele, Michael Alcorn, and Grażyna Pstrokońska-Nawratil.

Her music navigates the intersections of classical music, jazz, ambient, and minimalism. She is known for her collaborations with film and theatre directors, choreographers, and multimedia artists. Głowicka’s work stands out for its profound sense of space, unique ambiance, and haunting melodies that resonate long after the final note.

After earning her doctoral degree in electronic music from Queen’s University Belfast in 2008, Głowicka made the Netherlands her permanent home. There, she co-founded The Airport Society, a cooperative collective of media artists and social innovators, with Krystian Lada. In addition to her creative pursuits, Głowicka has contributed to academia as a composition and computer music lecturer at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

She is a researcher at Inholland University’s Creative Business Department, where she explores arts-based research methods. Her work in this area focuses on how creative practices can serve as powerful tools for social change and emotional resilience. By integrating her extensive experience as a composer and performer, Głowicka investigates the transformative potential of the arts in fostering innovative approaches to learning and problem-solving within creative industries.