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Dorota Kozińska describes her impressions from her visit to the dress rehearsal and the premiere in Brussels:  "I entered this space in the dark, surrounded by the music of Glowicka: minimalistic, hazy, but at the same time bursting with underlying emotion. A moment later, from the sounds of string quartet and live electronics, human voices emerged – the register-wandering voice of Lucia Lucas and the poignant scream of dancer Gala Moody. All good and bad memories from Afghanistan crossed my mind. The trauma was back. My doubts were gone. I knew already that the next day I will come face to face

Soundtrack of the immersive VR experience is out. Composed for the immersive world of The Saga of Sage 2, the soundtrack unfolds as a space for contemplation—fusing voice, electronics, and spatial resonance to echo themes of heroism and perspective. Composed by Kasia Głowicka in collaboration with director Robin Coops and av-developer Avinash Changa, the music is shaped alongside dramaturgical insight from Isabel van Hauwe and visual concepts by ZandyXR. Mission 2: Heroes—is a story where Hercules’s actions are seen both as justice and aggression, depending on one’s position in the interactive environment. The score creates breathing room for listeners to inhabit that tension, to feel connection across

Testing the Waters – Exploring Creative Research Practices in Higher Education (de Waal, et. al 2024) This publication investigates how creative research practices within higher education can contribute to solving complex societal challenges. Through a series of case studies, essays, and reflections, Testing the Waters shares insights from projects at the intersection of art, design, technology, and social innovation. It serves as an inspiration and practical guide for educators, researchers, and professionals working with creativity-driven methods in applied research. Read the full publication here. https://research.rietveldsandberg.nl/en/output/coeci+publication+testing+the+waters De Waal, M., Idema, M., Steffen, E., Glowicka, K., Neves Alves, B., Van der Weiden, N. enHee-jeong Choi, J. (2025)

SAga of sage 2, Heroes VR EXPERIENCE setting VR experience  Duration 20 Minutes   Commissioned by CoopsenCo  Premiere Luxor Theater, Rotterdam, 3.03.2025  Year 2024/2025 What happens when artificial intelligence starts asking big existential questions? The Saga of Sage – Mission 2: Heroes is an immersive VR performance where music, storytelling, and interactivity collide. This isn’t just theater—it’s an experience where the audience becomes part of the story, shaping the narrative in real-time.Set in a fractured digital world, Mission 2: Heroes follows Sage, an AI grappling with the weight of human history. As an audience member, you’ll step into a virtual landscape where your choices influence the outcome. Will you guide Sage toward wisdom, chaos,

Kasia Głowicka Featured in Vogue December 2024 Edition (PL). I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been featured in the December 2024 issue of Vogue! The article dives into my involvement in the production of Mahagonny—a modern interpretation of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. This captivating opera combines timeless themes of desire, loss, and societal collapse, resonating deeply with contemporary issues. Under the direction of Krystian Lada, we explored a fresh and bold approach, merging music, drama, and visual storytelling to reflect today's turbulent world. The production is a powerful dialogue between past and present, brought

Thrilled to share yet another review of "Unknown, I live with you" by German online magazine Rattlermag: "Polish composer Kasia Głowicka explores the junctions between extended techniques of operatic voice and the dramatic potential of live electronics. The emotionality of the folk-inspired melodies meets minimalism of form. It expresses the harshness of the living circumstances of the Afghani writers but as well the power of the female voice striving for emancipation. Sung by a collective of three singers who represent different visions of female/ male dynamics and potential of the human voice. Three strong women create the cast of the performance: the