Wojciech Waleczek

Wojciech Bolesław Waleczek (born 8 March 1980) is a Polish classical pianist and professor of music, known for his international concert career, recordings, and contributions to music education.  

 Early life and education 
Waleczek was born in Pyskowice, Poland. He graduated with distinction in 2003 from the Academy of Music in Katowice, where he studied piano under Professor Zbigniew Raubo. He later studied at the Vancouver Academy of Music in Canada with Professor Lee Kum-Sing.  

In 2014, he earned a Doctor of Arts degree from the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, followed by a Habilitated Doctor of Arts degree in 2017. In 2022, the President of Poland awarded him the title of Professor of Arts.  

 Career 

 Performance 
Waleczek has performed widely as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. He has given concerts in many countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. His performances include solo recitals, chamber music concerts, and appearances with orchestras.

He has collaborated with a number of orchestras, including the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, the Amman Symphony Orchestra, the Orquestra Sinfônica do Paraná, the Silesian Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra.

Waleczek has appeared at international music festivals and cultural events in countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Iraq, Algeria, Tunisia, and Jordan.

He has also taken part in cultural diplomacy projects organized by the European Union and Polish embassies, performing concerts and educational events in the Middle East and North Africa.

 Recordings 
Waleczek has recorded extensively, particularly the works of Franz Liszt, with several albums released by Naxos Records. His discography includes:
 Liszt: Works for Violin and Piano (2014)  
 Liszt: Grandes études de Paganini (2017)  
 Liszt: Harmonies poétiques et religieuses (2019)  
 Schubert: Rarities and Short Piano Works (2021)  
 Liszt: Weihnachtsbaum (2024)  

 Academic work 
Waleczek is a professor at the Institute of Music Arts at the University of Silesia in Katowice. He has served as Assistant Professor (2017) and full Professor (2022). His research focuses on performance practice and interpretation.  

 Awards and honours 
Waleczek has received several distinctions, including:  
 Honorary Badge of Merit for the Silesian Voivodeship (2018)
 Bronze Cross of Merit (2019)  
 Silver Cross of Merit (2023)  
 Bronze Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis (2023)  
 Bronze Medal ‘Meritorious for Polish Science Sapientia et Veritas’ (2025)

 References 

Category:1980 births
Category:Polish pianists