Abel Korzeniowski (; born 18 July 1972) is a Polish

composer A composer is a person who writes music. The term is especially used to indicate composers of Western classical music, or those who are composers by occupation. Many composers are, or were, also skilled performers of music. Etymology and Defi ...

of film and theatre scores.

Life and career

Korzeniowski was born in

Kraków Kraków (), or Cracow, is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, the city dates back to the seventh century. Kraków was the official capital of Poland until 1596 ...

. He had contact with music from early childhood: his mother Barbara plays the

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and both his brothers Antoni and Andrzej are musicians. He graduated from the

Academy of Music in Kraków The Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Kraków ( pl, Akademia Muzyczna im. Krzysztofa Pendereckiego w Krakowie) is a conservatory located in central Kraków, Poland. It is the '' alma mater'' of the renowned Polish contemporary composer Krz ...

majoring in cello and composer studies under the supervision of

Krzysztof Penderecki Krzysztof Eugeniusz Penderecki (; 23 November 1933 – 29 March 2020) was a Polish composer and conductor. His best known works include ''Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima'', Symphony No. 3, his '' St Luke Passion'', ''Polish Requiem'', ''A ...

. He won acclaim as the composer of music for films and theatre plays and received a Ludwik Award (''Nagroda Ludwika'') in 2009. Korzeniowski is a composer of film scores for several Polish films: ''

Big Animal ''The Big Animal'' ( pl, Duże zwierzę) is a 2000 Polish film directed by Jerzy Stuhr from a screenplay by Krzysztof Kieślowski, based on a short story ''Wielbłąd'' (1995) by Kazimierz Orłoś. Plot Mr. Zygmunt Sawicki is a bank employee, wh ...

'', ''Tomorrow's Weather'', ''An Angel in Krakow'', as well as Hollywood productions: ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

A Single Man ''A Single Man'' is a 2009 American period romantic drama film based on the 1964 novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood. The directorial debut of fashion designer Tom Ford, the film stars Colin Firth, who was nominated for the Acad ...

'' and ''

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''. He won a

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in 2009 for the Best score in ''A Single Man'' and was nominated for a 2009 Golden Globe in the best original score category for the same film. In 2012, he was nominated for Best Original Score for the film ''

'', at the

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. In 2012, Korzeniowski arranged

Patricia Kaas Patricia Kaas (; born 5 December 1966) is a French singer. Her music is a mix of pop, cabaret, jazz, and chanson. Since the appearance of her 1988 debut album '' Mademoiselle chante...'', Kaas has sold over 17 million records worldwide. She h ...

’s album, ''

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'', which was recorded as a tribute to

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Works

* '' Emily'' (2022) * ''

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'' (2022) *'' The Courier'' (2020) *'' The Nun'' (2018) *''

Nocturnal Animals ''Nocturnal Animals'' is a 2016 American neo-noir psychological thriller film written, produced, and directed by Tom Ford in his second feature, based on the 1993 novel ''Tony and Susan'' by Austin Wright. The film stars Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenh ...

'' (2016) *''A Grain of Truth'' (2014) *''

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'' (2014–16) (television series) *''

Romeo & Juliet ''Romeo and Juliet'' is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about the romance between two Italian youths from feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with ''Ham ...

'' (2013) *''

Escape from Tomorrow ''Escape from Tomorrow'' is a 2013 American independent thriller film written and directed by Randy Moore in his directorial debut. It tells the story of a unemployed father having increasingly bizarre experiences and disturbing visions on the l ...

'' (2013) *''

'' (2012) *''

'' (2012) *''Copernicus' Star'' (2011) *''

'' (2009) *''

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'' (2008) *''What We Take from Each Other'' (2008) *''

'' (2007) *''

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'' (new score 2004) *''Tomorrow's Weather'' (2003) *''An Angel in Cracow'' (2002) *''

The Big Animal ''The Big Animal'' ( pl, Duże zwierzę) is a 2000 Polish film directed by Jerzy Stuhr from a screenplay by Krzysztof Kieślowski, based on a short story ''Wielbłąd'' (1995) by Kazimierz Orłoś. Plot Mr. Zygmunt Sawicki is a bank employee, wh ...

'' (2000)

Awards and nominations

Awards

*2015

British Academy Television Craft Awards The British Academy Television Craft Awards is an accolade presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), a charitable organisation established in 1947, which: "supports, promotes and develops the art forms of the moving imag ...

(BAFTA) for Best Original Television Music – ''

'' *2013

International Film Music Critics Association The International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) is a professional association for online, print and radio journalists who specialize in writing about original film and television music. History and purpose The IFMCA was founded in the ...

(IFMCA) for Film Composer of the Year – ''

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'', ''

'' *2013 International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) for Best Original Score for a Drama Film – ''

'' *2013 International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) for Film Score of the Year – ''

'' *2011 CUE Awards 2011 Best Dramatic Score and Best Cue on Soundtrack – ''

'' ("Dance for Me, Wallis"). *2010

World Soundtrack Award The World Soundtrack Awards, launched in 2001 by the Film Fest Gent, is aimed at organizing and overseeing the educational, cultural and professional aspects of the art of film music, including the preservation of the history of the soundtrack and i ...

2010 Public Choice and Discovery Of The Year – ''

'' *2010 The International Cinephile Society 2010 (ICS) for Best Original Score – ''

'' *2010 AFT Awards 2010 for Best Original Score – ''

'' *2009 International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) for Best Original Score for a Drama Film – ''

'' *2009 San Diego Film Critics Society 2009 for Best Score – ''

'' *2005 Golden Knight Award 2005 for Best Composer – ''Tomorrow's Weather'' *2002 Jancio Wodnik Award 2002 for Best Music – ''An Angel in Cracow'' *2002 Ludwik Award 2002 for Best Music for Theater Play – ''Kafka''

Nominations

*2016

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for Best Original Score for the film – ''

'' *2015 IFMCA Award Nominations 2014 for Best Original Score for a Television Series – ''

'' *2011 Golden Globe Nominations 2012 for Best Original Score – ''

'' *2011 IFMCA Award Nominations 2011 for Best Original Score for a Drama Film – ''

'' *2010

World Soundtrack Academy The World Soundtrack Awards, launched in 2001 by the Film Fest Gent, is aimed at organizing and overseeing the educational, cultural and professional aspects of the art of film music, including the preservation of the history of the soundtrack and i ...

2010 for Best Original Film Score of the Year – ''

'' *2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score - ''

'' *2001 Golden Ducks Award 2001 for Best Film Composer *2000 Golden Lions Award 2000 for Best Music for Film – ''

References

External links

Official Website
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Interview with Abel Korzeniowski about his career until 2009
{{DEFAULTSORT:Korzeniowski, Abel 1972 births Living people Musicians from Kraków Polish composers Polish film score composers Male film score composers Alumni of the Academy of Music in Kraków