Hania Derej
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OVER THE WORLD WE KNOW
Over the World We Know is Hania Derejs ninth album and the first to incorporate electronic sounds. She began working on it during the pandemic, confined to her room with only a piano and a computer. In that solitude, she built a musical space filled with unfamiliar textures that offered her a sense of freedom. The album is a journey into the imagination—an exploration of new sonic landscapes and the infinite possibilities beyond what we know.
Hania Derej (b. 2005) is a Polish composer, pianist, and conductor, currently studying jazz composition at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and symphonic conducting at the Music Academy in Cracow. She has composed over 120 works across jazz, chamber, electronic, and illustrative styles, with music released on nine albums, including recordings at Polish Radio. Her work is known for its melodic and emotional character. Hania has received numerous awards, including the “Young Composer 2023” prize from the Polish Composers’ Union and the Triton Award at FAMA Festival 2024. As a conductor, she has led orchestras across Poland, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic, and participates in international projects such as FAMES Orchestra, The Playground, and Music Export Poland. In 2024, she topped the "New Hope" category in JAZZTOP (Jazz Forum) and was honored as a "Young Promoter of Poland" in 2025.
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Hania Derej