About Klara Poznachowska

Transforming the Sonority of the Contemporary Concert Harp

Polish harpist and composer Klara Poznachowska synthesizes classical precision, jazz improvisation, and global music traditions. A full-tuition scholarship graduate of Berklee College of Music and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute (BM & MM), she has performed with acclaimed masters such as Billy Childs, Joe Lovano, and Danilo Pérez.

An award-winning artist, Klara received an ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Award Honorable Mention and was named Laureate of Excellence at the Toronto International Harp Festival Competition for her piece Gdzież Dalej. Notable international appearances include making history as the first Polish harpist at the XVIII World Harp Festival in Paraguay and performing solo at the World Harp Congress in Toronto, alongside stages such as Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Harvard, and MIT.

Beyond solo and orchestral work, Klara leads cross-cultural projects like the Klemer Trio and actively conducts masterclasses in jazz harp, modal harmony, and composition worldwide.

Original Compositions & Chamber Works

Original composition with Formas Chamber Orchestra

“Czerwone Jabłuszko” (The Red Apple)

Inspired by the traditional Polish wartime folk song, Czerwone Jabłuszko bridges my heritage with my identity as a harpist, an instrument not typically found in Polish folk music. Taking the song’s simple melody and harmonic structure, I reimagined it through a contemporary lens, reinterpreting its modal contours while honoring its authentic folk character.

Original composition for harp trio

“Burnt" for Harp Trio

This performance was recorded live on March 20, 2026, as the opening concert for the Harp Underground Workshops in Katowice, Poland, a project dedicated to jazz, composition, and improvisation.

Concert Residencies & International Appearances

Notable Performances

Aug 2026

CONGRESS

World Harp Congress

Toronto, Canada — Solo jazz harp program exploring modal harmony & improvisation.

May 2026

Ensemble

MIT Kresge Auditorium

Cambridge, MA — Performed with the MIT Wind Ensemble and guest musician Miguel Zenón.

Apr 2026

Jazz Concert

Berklee Performance Center

Boston, MA — Performed with the Berklee Global Jazz Institute Big Band at its 17th Anniversary Celebration Concert, featuring Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Joe Lovano, and Adam Cruz.

Oct 2025

Festival

XVIII World Harp Festival

Asunción, Paraguay — Performed as the first Polish harpist in festival history.

Oct 2024

Music Festival

Boston Immersive Music Festival

Boston, MA — Performed with Klemer, her trio exploring musical traditions and improvisation.

Nov 2024

NYC Stage

Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center

New York, NY — Performed with Global Jazz Ambassadors.

Apr 2024

Concert Hall

Jordan Hall

Boston, MA — Performed with the NEC Jazz Orchestra.