Polish born, Melbourne-based; Katarzyna is a pianist, composer, arranger, producer and band leader. Her music explores light and dark landscapes, drawing from personal experiences that create an emotional, ornate listening experience. In 2020 she independently released a series of original music remotely recorded during two lockdowns including singles 'Sudden Limbo' and 'Search for Stillness' and four-track EP 'From a Distance' featuring her octet ensemble. Since its digital release in November, the EP has been independently pressed on vinyl and featured on national and international radio shows including BBC6 (UK), Tsubaki FM (Japan), Neo FM (Germany) and Bandcamp weekly (US). The lockdown album was listed at number 7 in The Guardian’s Best 10 Contemporary Albums of 2020. After completing the Jazz & Improvisation program at the VCA/MCM, she was awarded runner up of the 2020 Allan Zavod Performers’ Award which celebrates the fusion of classical and improvisatory elements in an original composition. Kat is passionate, determined and dedicated to creating musical works for various live ensembles, screen and recording projects.
Projects
- From a Distance - Katarzyna WiktorskiSince producing and independently releasing two singles made in isolation (Sudden Limbo and Search for Stillness), Kat was determined to further overcome the constraints of lockdown and persevered to make an ambitious four-track debut EP of original music. Featuring previously unrecorded, unreleased pieces, Kat produced and directed her team of seven to record each layer of instrumentation to build the tracks. Beginning in late August, Kat reviewed and updated the arrangements of chosen pieces;
Work history
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Music Composer, Director, Producer, Project Manager and Sound DesignerStudio Folly
Melbourne, AustraliaFreelance
I am the Music Composer, Producer, Director, Music Editor, Recording Manager and Sound Designer for video game project by Studio Folly; Darcy Smith and Jessica Shipard . March 2021 - 2022.
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ComposerMusic Company
- Melbourne, AustraliaFreelance
Composed and Produced instrumental piano piece ‘Immensely Immeasurably’ for Vector Fields Volume 3 Compilation by Music Company.
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Skills
- Music Composition
- Music Arrangements
- Music Producer
- Project Management
- Music Editing
- Music Coordination
- Music Consulting
- Music Performance
- Sound Design
Education
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Bachelor of MusicThe University of Melbourne
- Melbourne, Australia
Majoring in Jazz & Improvisation. This course had a strong composition element to it, helping me to discover my own style of writing.
Awards
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2020 Allan Zavod Performers' Award (Runner Up)Monash University
This award celebrates the fusion of classical and improvisatory elements in an original composition. Award for my piece and video performance 'Search for Stillness' - https://youtu.be/A8FkbGONvlQ