Tomasz Jakub Opałka
Composer of Concert & Film Music
One of the most characteristic and prolific Polish composers. Started composing at the age of 13. His works has been commissioned by many renowned orchestras, soloists and ensembles throughout the world, such as: The Polish Royal Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Calgary Philharmonic, The New Music Orchestra, etc. He is an author of the opera works, symphonies, concertos, chamber, solo and vocal pieces as well as film and theater music. For a couple of years, Opalka worked in Hollywood with some A-list composers. Currently he teaches at The Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. More info in PDF.
NEWS
Recording session with The LSO
December 16, 2023
Just got back from London, where I had recording session with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer. My work "To Those We've Lost" was recorded by Nick Wollage at the Abbey Road Studios. It's a part of "The Hope" Album led by Andreas Graf. More info about the project will come soon. It'a real thrill to be part of it. Photo taken by Tom Baumann.
"Dimorphos" at NOSPR
December 10, 2023
"Dimorphos" was premiered in September in Zakopane. A double concerto for basset horn, bass clarinet & chamber orchestra was performed by Roman Widaszek, Jaga Czarkowska & OMN Ensemble conducted by Szymon Bywalec. Second performance took place at NOSPR, Katowice with the same performers on December 10.
Dofinansowano ze środków Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego pochodzących z Funduszu Promocji Kultury w ramach programu „Zamówienia kompozytorskie”, realizowanego przez Narodowy Instytut Muzyki i Tańca.
Laminar Circulations – World Premiere
October 27, 2023
The world premiere of my new work "Laminar Circulations" will take place at Nowa Mood Concert Hall in Warsaw. Newly commissioned piece will performed by Maciej Frąckiewicz & Sinfonia Varsovia Wind Quintet.
Dofinansowano ze środków Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego pochodzących z Funduszu Promocji Kultury w ramach programu „Zamówienia kompozytorskie”, realizowanego przez Narodowy Instytut Muzyki i Tańca.
A bunch of new works coming
July 5, 2023
This Fall I will have a couple of world premieres: Dimorphos – double concerto for basset horn, bass clarinet and orchestra will receive its world premiere in Zakopane on September 13th. A new work commissioned by Sinfonia Varsovia for Maciej Frąckiewicz and Sinfonia Varsovia Quintet will be premiered in Warsaw on October 27th. Sam – a new play directed by Paweł Paszta with my score will have its premiere on September 10th in Gorzów.
A New Album Premiere~
January 24, 2023
CUEMS album premieres on January 27! It features electronic and electroacoustic works by Polish Composers. My work featured on this album is titled PARTY CRASHER. The premiere will be followed by Dolby Atmos mixed works specially for this event! Warsaw, Chopin University of Music, 7.pm!
BALLADYNA (ORIGINAL THEATER SOUNDTRACK)
BALLADYNA soundtrack album will be released worldwide on November 25th, 2022
The score for BALLADYNA directed by Paweł Paszta is a blend of eerie folk and slavic sounds with electronic landscapes and sonoristic percussion sounds.
DISCOGRAPHY
EXPO, Poland. Landscapes of creativity: Mountains
EXPO, Poland. Landscapes of Creativity: Introduction
Korzenie Miasta EN
TEASER of "Party Crasher" (2021) for cello, trombone, percussion and synths by Tomasz J. Opalka
WestWorld Scoring Competition 2020, music by Tomasz Opalka #westworldscoringcompetition2020
HARDA || SCENA 8: Aria Astrydy (2020) feat. Wanda Franek
HARDA || PROLOG (2020)
Leaning Out Official Trailer
Upcoming Events
Fri, Oct 27WarszawaOct 27, 2023, 7:00 PM – 11:10 PMWarszawa, Rakowiecka 21, 02-517 Warszawa, Poland
Wed, Sep 13ZakopaneSep 13, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMZakopane, Ciągłówka 11, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland – Sala WidowiskowaSep 13, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMZakopane, Ciągłówka 11, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland – Sala WidowiskowaPrawykonanie koncertu podwójnego DIMORPHOS na rożek basetowy, klarnet basowy i orkiestrę. Wykonawcy: Roman Widaszek – rożek basetowy, Jadwiga Czarkowska – klarnet basowy, Orkiestra Muzyki Nowej, Szymon Bywalec – dyrygent
Sun, Sep 10Gorzów WielkopolskiSep 10, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMGorzów Wielkopolski, Teatralna 9, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland
Fri, Jan 27WarszawaJan 27, 2023, 7:00 PM – Jan 28, 2023, 9:00 PMWarszawa, Okólnik 2, 00-368 Warszawa, Polska
Sat, Mar 26Los AngelesMar 26, 2022, 7:00 PMLos Angeles, 840 W 34th St, Los Angeles, CA 90089, Stany Zjednoczone
Thu, Mar 17WarszawaMar 17, 2022, 7:00 PMWarszawa, Zygmunta Modzelewskiego 59, 00-977 Warszawa, Polska
Fri, Oct 01دبيOct 01, 2021, 7:00 PM – Mar 31, 2022, 11:00 PMدبي, Lehbab Street - Dubai - Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie