Born in Poland, educated in Poland, Holland and the USA, married to a Canadian, and a mother to a British-born daughter - Daria Dobrochna Kwiatkowska is a composer of multiple backgrounds and international influences. Although settled in England (currently teaching at the University of Birmingham), she considers herself on a constant journey - both artistically and personally. Inspiration for her music comes from nature, exotic cultures, puppet theatres, enigmatic (and often dark) fairy-tales, and friends who play fascinating instruments.