1. Dr. Krystian Tkaczewski
Concert Pianist,
Judge International Competitions,
Professor of Masterclasses
www.krystiantkaczewski.com
ktkaczewski@gmail.com

2. Biography
Hailed as “Polish Virtuoso,” Krystian Tkaczewski is pursuing his splendid piano career in USA, Asia and Europe.
He had his triumph in having Carnegie Hall Debut in April 2007. Anthony Aibel (critic of New York Concert Review)
wrote among others: Tkaczewski was elegant, showed in-depth knowledge, played with passion, showed
power-house technic. Reading of Rachmaninov and of Prokofiev was excellent. Szymanowski was exquisitely
shaped, showing lovely shadings and contrasts of dynamics. He showed devotion and natural affinity for
music of his homeland.
Krystian Tkaczewski was born in 1980 in Tarnów, Poland. In 2000 Krystian became a student of Olga Rusina
at the Academy of Music in Wrocław, from which he graduated in 2004 with a Master of Arts degree. In 2007 Krystian
received a graduate diploma. In 2014, Krystian Tkaczewski received Doctor of Musical Arts degree from
The Hartt School, University of Hartford in the studio of professor Oxana Yablonskaya. Krystian was also awarded
The Honor Regents Award, for the best graduating doctoral candidate of the Hartt School and prestigious induction
to Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honor Society.
Krystian has been a laureate of over 25 international piano competitions in such countries as: Greece (Athens), Italy,
Spain (Madrid), Macedonia, Czech Republic and USA (i.e. Iturbi, Artists International, Bradshaw and Buono,
5 Towns, Joyce Dutka, American Protégé, Web Concert Hall).
Dr. Krystian Tkaczewski was invited to take part in various festivals such as:
Chopin Festival in Marienbad,
Paderewski Festival,
Chopin Festival in Gaming, Austria,
Chopin Fest in Kosovo,
Chopin Festival in Antonin, Poland,
Festival of Polish Pianists in Słupsk,
Lato z Chopinem Festival in Busko-Zdrój,
Chopin Forum in Wrocław,
Inter-Fest Bitola in Macedonia,
El Paso Chopin Festival,
Chopin Festival in Budapest
Recitals at:
the Chopin House in Żelazowa Wola and Royal Lazienki in Warsaw.
In the June 2006 Krystian featured as a soloist with
Polish Radio Orchestra during 50th Anniversary of Society of Polish Artist Musicians gala in Royal Castle in Warsaw.
Krystian has concertized on five continents and 30 countries: USA, Canada, Panama, Mexico, China, Japan, Singapore,
Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Phillipines, Vietnam, Syria, Jordan, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Morocco, Australia, Poland,
Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Andorra, Hungary and Macedonia.
He featured with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Polish Radio Orchestra, Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra,
the Leopoldinum Orchestra, Connecticut Virtuosi, Tarnów Chamber Orchestra and the Wroclaw Chamber Orchestra,
conducted by E. Cumming, Ł. Borowicz, Z. Graca , M. Gawroński, K. Górski, M. Kolaska, A. Mackiewicz.

3. Krystian is also highly regarded as the clinician, serving as a guest artist to the Universities and as the lecturer of many master
classes in such countries as: USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, China and Poland.
His unique presentation on the interpretationof Chopin’s Mazurkas attracted numerous music Institutions around the world.
Dr. Tkaczewski has been frequently invited to adjudicate at international piano competitions:
Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford,
Chopin International Piano Competition in Latham
Golden Key Festival in New Jersey,
Debut International Piano Competition in Carnegie Hall,
Solhi Al Wadi Piano Competition in Damascus,
Rosario Marciano Piano Competition in Vienna,
Chopin International Piano Competition in Budapest,
Osaka International Music Competition,
American Liszt Piano Competition in Los Angeles ,
Ragusa-Ibla Piano Competition in Ragusa,
International Russian Music Piano Competition in San Jose,
International Piano Competition in Troisdorf, Germany,
Princess Lalla Meryem International Piano Competition in Rabat,
Western Australia International Piano Competition in Perth,
Starlight Piano Competition in Buffalo.,
International Chopin Competition of Asia in Tokyo
Krystian Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Busko-Zdroj
Paderewski International Piano Competition in Farmington, CT
Future Stars International Piano Competition
Recipient of several scholarships and awards including
the Chopin scholarship in 1995, Wroclaw Music Academy
Academic Scholarship for 2001-2004, the Polish Minister
of Culture Scholarship in 2002,2005, 2007 (Mloda Polska),
City of Tarnów President's Scholarship for 2001- 2002,
Musical Club of Hartford 's E.B.Storrs Scholarship and
Tadeusz Sendzimir Memorial Fund. He was awarded for
his contribution to the cultural heritage of the State of
Connecticut during Immigrant Day at State Capitol in
Hartford in 2012.
Notable Masterclasses:
SOTA University Singapore
NAFA Singapore
National Academy of Arts, Hanoi, Vietnam
University of Redlands
East Tennessee State University
Loyola Marymount Los Angeles
Azusa Pacific Los Angeles
San Jose International Piano Competition
Ely Lim Conservatory Jakarta, Indonesia
Vienna International Pianists
University of Technology Mara, Malaysia
Showa University, Kanegawa, Japan
Tsumagoi Dryard Academy in Kakegawa, Japan

4. Tanglewood Music School, Singapore
Chopin International Festival in Busko-Zdroj
Ambassador of Tarnow Maestro Krystian Tkaczewski and his guests
Western Australia University in Perth, Australia
Raffles College – Singapore
Scotch College, Perth, Australia
Krystian received proclamations for his achievements from
Governor of Connecticut, Secretary of State of Connecticut,
Mayor of Hartford. Krystian Tkaczewski received the
prestigious CongressionalRecognition in honor of “inspiring
pianists throughout the world with the music of Chopin.
” by US Congressman John Larson.
In 2015, Krystian Tkaczewski received the prestigious title
-The Ambassador of Tarnὀw, promoting his home town
in the world. In 2015 received from Minister of Culture
of Poland the Medal Merit to Polish Culture for his activity promoting Polish music. Moreover, He received the silver
honorable badge from The Society of Lovers of Busko-Zdrὀj in July 2015. In 2016, He has received his oak tree
in Merited Avenue in Park Zdrojowy in Buso-Zdroj- for his artistic achievements.
Krystian Tkaczewski is an active member of the Society of Polish Musical Artists SPAM since 2004. Krystian is a
founder and artistic director of Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford and the artistic director of
Connecticut Chopin Foundation. Krystian Tkaczewski became a new artistic director of International Chopin Festival
“Lato z Chopinem”, as nominated by deceased Barbara Hesse- Bukowska. Krystian has been also a founder and
artistic director of Paderewski International Piano Competition to start in October 2016 and Krystian Tkaczewski
International Piano Competition in Busko-Zdroj. Also in 2016, Krystian launched the new festival and masterclasses
in his hometown Tarnὀw –Ambassador of Tarnὀw, Maestro Krystian Tkaczewski and his guests. The newest project
founded by maestro Krystian Tkaczewski is "Future Stars International Piano Competition"
Dr. Tkaczewski has received the prestigious “Extraordinary Ability in Arts” permanent residency in United States of
America as one of a small percentage of those who have risen to the top in their field of endeavor.

5. Reviews
Tkaczewski perfectly underlines the emotional opening with highly identified subject, which is smoothly transformed
into second delicate theme, the reminiscence of Chopin pieces. Chopin pieces, thanks to smooth treatment of themes,
excellent use of tempo rubato and sublime piano, can be such an perfect interpretation. The Great Gate of Kiev,
monumentally constructed , without pretension but with excellently equalized dynamics, can be heard more than once.
Muzyka 21
…as soon as he starts playing the opening Rachmaninov Sonata the depth of his musical expressiveness and technical
poise becomes clear. … Mendelssohn/Liszt hybrid work, eschews his twirling bow-tie approach in favour of
a performance that radiates a thoughtful, elegant sobriety more befitting Mendelssohn or indeed Liszt than Horowitz.
His Sonata and Pictures are especially satisfying, compendia of easy phrasing and understated virtuosity.
The running time is especially generous, however and audio is first-class. All in all this is a CD that stands out
artistically and technically more than it can ever hope to do as just another product in a shop window
Music Web International (Robert Barnett)
"Krystian]...played elegant and tasteful in Bach's Toccata, showing in-depth knowledge of Baroque ornamentation and
phrasing. Szymanowski's Mazurkas were exquisitely shaped, showing lovely shadings and contrasts of dynamics...
Chopin had fine dynamics of their own; passionate and lush - without over pedaling or pretension. It was in Rachmaninoff
Etudes... that [was] Tkaczewski's powerhouse technique. In Rachmaninoff's Sonata he was able to move things along in
a way that brought clarity to this piece. He sang melodies through the line rather than dwelling on notes, as some
pianists tend to do in this work. Prokofiev's Toccata, op.11 was given an excellent reading as well. He showed devotion
and natural affinity for music of his homeland."
Anthony Aibel New York Concert Review Inc.
"After an elegant and exciting performance of Chopin's Andante Spianato et Grand Polonaise brillante, his massive
performance of the Rachmaninoff Sonata blew us away. He rewarded an appreciative audience with one encore,
a poignant Mazurka by Chopin. In this encore, we heard a unique rubato and rhythmic freedom rarely heard since
the days of Ignaz Friedman."
Lyn Bronson, Peninsula Reviews
"...It was worth to come and listen to him."
M.Petrucco (Milan)
"...He is one of the best pianists who played here."
W.Iveson (USA)

6. Repertoire
Orchestra Pieces
W.A. Mozart- Piano Concerto in E flat major, KV 271
F. Chopin- II Piano Concerto in f minor, op. 21
F. Chopin- Fantasia on Polish Airs, op. 13
F. Chopin – Variations on La Ci darem la mano, op. 2
F. Chopin – Andante Spianato and Grand Polonaise, op. 22
E. Grieg- Piano Concert in A minor, op. 16
F. Liszt- Totentantz
P. Tchaikovsky- I Piano Concerto in b flat minor, op. 23
S. Rachmaninov- Variations on theme of Paganini, op. 43
S. Rachmaninov- III Piano Concerto in d minor, op. 30
Piano Recital I (Russian Recital)
S. Rachmaninov- II Sonata in B flat minor, op. 36
P. Tchaikovsky/N. Pletnev- Nutcracker Suite
M. Balakirev- Islamey
Intermission
M. Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition
Piano Recital II (Chopin Recital I)
F. Chopin- Nocturne in C minor, op. 48
F. Chopin – Ballade in g minor, op. 23
F. Chopin – Scherzo in E major, op. 54
F. Chopin Preludes op. 28 (Selection)
F. Chopin – Mazurkas, op. 30
F. Chopin – II Sonata in B flat minor, op. 35
Piano Recital III (Chopin Dance Music)
F. Chopin – Mazurkas, op. 17
F. Chopin – 3 Waltzes, op. 34
F. Chopin – Polonaise in A flat major, op. 53
Intermission
F. Chopin Polonaise in F sharp minor, op. 44
F. Chopin Mazurkas, op. 24
F. Chopin Andante Spianato and Grand Polonaise, op. 22

7. Piano Recital IV
Slavonic Master Recital
S. Rachmaninov- II Sonata in b flat minor, op. 36
F. Chopin 4 Mazurkas, op. 17
Andante Spianato and Grand Polonaise, op. 22
Intermission
M. Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition
M. Balakirev- Islamey
Piano Recital V
W. A. Mozart – Sonata in B flat major, KV 333
F. Schubert- Sonata in A major, DV 664
Intermission
J.S. Bach- Toccata in G major, BWV 916
A. Ginastera – Sonata no. 1, op. 22
Piano Recital VI
J.S. Bach- Prelude and Fuge in C sharp-minor Volume I
J.S. Bach/F. Busoni – Chaconne
Intermission
F. Chopin- Variations on La Ci darem La Mano
F. Liszt – Spanish Rhapsody
Piano-Lecture Recital VII
Lecture- “Polish National Dance- a Key to the Performance Practice of F.Chopin's Mazurkas
Contact
ktkaczewski@gmail.com
Dr. Krystian Tkaczewski
20 Marshall Street Apt.6
New Britain, CT
USA
Phone: +1 860 920 9658