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.
Selected Press Features
CanvasRebel
Klara Poznachowska’s Musical Journey
An intimate conversation about Klara’s musical journey, her cross-cultural collaborations, and her vision for exploring new possibilities for the harp through improvisation and diverse musical styles.
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Bold Journey
Klara Poznachowska on Music and Creativity
Klara reflects on her path from classical harp studies in Warsaw to jazz and contemporary music, sharing the lessons, challenges, and creative independence that have shaped her career.
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Klara Poznachowska at the World Harp Festival
A preview of the 2025 World Harp Festival in Paraguay, featuring Klara Poznachowska alongside Paraguayan drummer Seba Ramírez in a musical program celebrating diverse traditions and contemporary sounds.
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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.
Press Kit Downloads
HQ Pictures
Print & web editorial stills, live performance captures.
Long Bio
Unabridged biographical text with complete academic records.
Short Bio
Concise 150-word profile optimized for festival brochures.
Technical Rider
Microphone specs, amplification, monitor mix, and DI boxes.
Stage Plot
Exact positioning diagrams for solo, trio, and orchestra layouts.