She also studied music physiology in Vienna,[4] informed by her youthful athletics experiences, which also included middle-distance running and gymnastics along with her earlier training.
[6] In October 2020, Gardolińska first guest-conducted the Opéra national de Lorraine in the French premiere of Der Traumgörge of Alexander von Zemlinsky.
[7] Gardolińska is the first female conductor ever named music director of Opéra national de Lorraine.
In April 2024, the company announced the extension of Gardolińska's contract as music director through the 2025–2026 season.
[10][11] In February 2022, the OBC announced the appointment of Gardolińska as its next principal guest conductor, effective September 2022, with a contract of two seasons.