Awards
2009
– National Arts Centre Award
2005
– Order of Polonia Restituta – Knight’s Cross (Poland)
2002
– Juno Nomination in the category: Best Classical Composition
– Juno Nomination in the category:
Best Classical Composition for Viola Concerto
for Viola Concerto
1997
– Jean A. Chalmers National Music Award for Creativity and Excellence in the Arts
– Jean A. Chalmers National Music Award
for Creativity and Excellence in the Arts
for four orchestral compositions: Symphony of Nordic Tales, Saga, Ancestral Voices,
and Viola Concerto
and Viola Concerto
for four orchestral compositions: Symphony of Nordic Tales, Saga, Ancestral Voices, and Viola Concerto
The unique aspect of this award lies in the fact that it was granted for the first and only time for four, rather than the customary one, nominated compositions.
1994
– Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music
– Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music for Woodwind Quintet
for Woodwind Quintet
1989
– The Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Awards
– The Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Awards for outstanding artistic achievement
for outstanding artistic achievement
1989
– Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music
– Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music for Sonnet for Laura
for Sonnet for Laura
1987-1988
– The Canadian Opera Company’s Composer in Residence
1975
– The Canadian Federation of University Women Creative Arts Award
– The Canadian Federation of University Women Creative Arts Award for Canzona for 13 Soloists
– The Canadian Federation of University Women
Creative Arts Award for Canzona for 13 Soloists
1971-1973
– University of Toronto Open Fellowship
1971-1973
– Kosciuszko Foundation Fellowship (New York, USA)
1969
– Kazimierz Wierzynski Memorial Award (London, England)
– Kazimierz Wierzynski Memorial Award
London, England
1969
– “Polish Journal” Award
for the music to “Apetyt na Czeresnie”
by Agnieszka Osiecka (London, England)
1956
– An Award in a Youth Piano Competition (Poland)
“The awards jury praised the great beauty of Koprowski’s music, the mastery of his orchestal writing and his remarkable ability to speak with his own voice.
His music is expressive, highly sophisticated and while demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship retains a capacity to move and excite audiences.”
– The Member of the Jury of Chalmers National Music Award
“Your search for artistic excellence has been acclaimed by critics around the world, and your creative musical voice has earned you a reputation as a talented and original composer.
This prestigious award is a fitting tribute not only to your evocative body of work but your unique contribution to Canadian music.
As a two-time recipient o the Jules Leger Prize, you have proven yourselves to be at the leading edge of classical music in Canada.”
Romeo LeBlanc
GOVERNOR GENERAL of CANADA