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Agnieszka Stulginska is a contemporary classical music composer from Poland. She was born on December 16, 1978, in Warsaw, Poland. Her parents were both musicians, and her father was a composer. Stulginska grew up in a musical environment, and she started playing the piano at a young age. She also learned to play the violin and the cello. Stulginska studied composition at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, where she earned her Master's degree in 2003. She also studied at the Royal College of Music in London and the University of California, Los Angeles. Her teachers included Zygmunt Krauze, Marta Ptaszynska, and Paul Chihara. Stulginska's music is characterized by its emotional intensity and its use of unconventional sounds and techniques. She often incorporates electronic elements into her compositions, and she is known for her use of extended techniques on traditional instruments. Her music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Sinfonietta, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. One of Stulginska's most notable works is her opera, "The Passion of St. Agnes," which premiered in 2006 at the Grand Theatre in Warsaw. The opera tells the story of St. Agnes, a young girl who is martyred for her faith. The music is haunting and atmospheric, with a mix of traditional and electronic instruments. The opera was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it established Stulginska as a major force in contemporary classical music. Another notable work by Stulginska is her "Concerto for Cello and Orchestra," which was commissioned by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and premiered in 2010. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the cello, with the soloist performing a range of extended techniques, including harmonics, glissandi, and pizzicato. The music is intense and dramatic, with a sense of urgency that builds throughout the piece. Stulginska has also composed a number of chamber works, including "String Quartet No. 1," which was premiered by the Silesian String Quartet in 2004. The quartet is a complex and challenging work, with intricate rhythms and harmonies that require a high level of technical skill from the performers. The music is also highly emotional, with moments of intense beauty and moments of dark intensity. In addition to her work as a composer, Stulginska is also a professor of composition at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. She has mentored a number of young composers, and she is known for her dedication to teaching and promoting new music. Overall, Agnieszka Stulginska is a major figure in contemporary classical music. Her music is characterized by its emotional intensity, its use of unconventional sounds and techniques, and its incorporation of electronic elements. Her works have been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, and she has established herself as a major force in the world of classical music.

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