Daniel Stabrawa is an outstanding Polish violinist who served for 35 years as first concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic. A graduate of the Academy of Music in Kraków and an international competition laureate, he appears worldwide as a soloist, chamber musician, and conductor. He is especially renowned for his interpretations of Karol Szymanowski’s music.
InstrumentViolin
Double bassist of the Berlin Philharmonic.
Janusz Widzyk is a double bassist of the Berlin Philharmonic and professor at the Hanns Eisler School of Music in Berlin. A first-prize winner of the CIEM International Competition in Geneva, he is active as a soloist, chamber musician, and dedicated pedagogue.
InstrumentDouble bass
Professor at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw.
Janusz Wawrowski is one of the leading Polish violinists of his generation and professor at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. He performs on major international stages across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and his recordings for Warner Classics have received numerous awards. He plays a 1685 Antonio Stradivari violin.
InstrumentViolin
Concertmaster of the Baltic Neopolis Orchestra.
Emanuel Salvador is concertmaster and artistic director of the Baltic Neopolis Orchestra. Described by The Strad as one of the finest Portuguese violinists of his generation, he performs internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and ensemble leader. He is also the artistic director of several international music festivals.
InstrumentViolin
Professor, Tianjin Juilliard School.
Nancy Zhou is an acclaimed violinist and professor at the Tianjin Juilliard School. Known for her expressive musical voice and virtuosity, she collaborates with leading orchestras worldwide. Her career combines performance, education, and artistic research, expanding contemporary perspectives on violin performance.
InstrumentViolin
Professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Rostock.
Piotr Szumieł is one of the most versatile violists of his generation and professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Rostock. A laureate of numerous international competitions, he is active as a soloist, chamber musician, and educator. He has been a member of the Apollon Musagète Quartet since 2006.
InstrumentViola
Professor at the Berlin University of the Arts.
Konstantin Heidrich is a cellist of the Fauré Quartet and professor at the Berlin University of the Arts. He performs worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician, collaborating with leading conductors and orchestras. Education and mentorship play a central role in his artistic work.
InstrumentCello
Professor at the Royal College of Music in London.
Andriy Viytovych is a distinguished violist and professor at the Royal College of Music in London. He has performed with some of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors as both soloist and principal violist. His artistic work includes extensive chamber music and educational activity.
InstrumentViola
Guildhall School of Music & Royal College of Music.
Karl Fiorini is a Maltese composer whose music is performed worldwide. The author of symphonies, concertos, and chamber works, he studied in London and earned his doctorate at the Royal College of Music. He currently lives and works in Paris, combining composition with teaching.
Composer
Dr. habil., Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw.
Ignacy Zalewski is a composer and professor at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, writing music for concert halls, theatre, and film. An active educator and academic leader, he has served as Head of the Composition Department since 2024. His work combines philosophical reflection with a contemporary musical language.
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