Mariusz Smolij

The Polish conductor Mariusz Smolij has been active over a wider geographical area than many of his contemporaries, having ascended the podium in front of more than 100 orchestras in 27 countries on five continents. Unlike most Eastern European conductors, Smolij has become a familiar figure in the U.S., both as a musician and an educator. He has introduced both Polish music in the U.S. and American music in Poland. Smolij was born May 1, 1962 in Siemianowice Śląskie, Poland, near Katowice. His training took place in both Poland and the U.S., where he earned a doctoral degree ...