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Soirée: Koczur – violin & Ganczar – piano
June 21 @ 20:00 - 21:00
€15.00
The Friday Soiree Concert offers a delightful and relaxed evening in the heart of Kraainem, featuring brilliant performers in an intimate and inviting setting. Immerse yourself in the lovely ambience as you enjoy a glass of fine wine, all while experiencing the magic of live music right in your local community. Join us for a charming night of harmony and connection!
Repertoire:
Classical works for violin & piano
Musicians:
Karolina Koczur
is a highly accomplished violinist with a rich and diverse musical background. Born with an innate passion for music, she embarked on her journey at the prestigious Academy of Music K. Penderecki in Krakow, where she honed her skills under the guidance of the esteemed Professor W. Kwaśny. Her dedication and talent led her to further her studies at the one of Europe’s foremost Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, where she had the privilege of studying with Professor Stefan Kamilarov Throughout her career, Karolina has sought to continuously refine her craft, participating in numerous master classes with esteemed artists such as Ilya Gruberts, Krzysztof Węgrzyn, Tomasz Tomaszewski, and Grigorij Żyslin. Her commitment to excellence has been recognized through solo performances with esteemed orchestras including the Kalisz Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and the Opole Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. A true aficionado of chamber and orchestral music, Karolina currently serves as the deputy concertmaster at the Philharmonic J. Elsner in Opole. Her talents have also led her to collaborate with some of Polish most distinguished orchestral groups, including the NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra, AUKSO Chamber Orchestra, and Beethoven Academy Orchestra. Together, they have graced stages at prestigious festivals across Europe and beyond, including the Istanbul Music Festival, Easter Festival Ludwig van Beethoven in Warsaw, and IMF Asia-Siberia-Europe. Karolina’s musical journey has been enriched by collaborations with esteemed conductors and soloists, including Daniel Harding, Krzysztof Penderecki, Clemens Hagen, and Gautier Capuçon, among others. Her artistry has been showcased at numerous chamber festivals in Poland and Europe, including Music in Old Cracow, Wratislavia Cantans, and Aurora Chamber Music Festival, to name a few. Always eager to explore new horizons, Karolina has recently delved into the realm of early music and baroque violin performance. She pursued this passion at the Academy of Music K. Lipiński in Wrocław, studying under the tutelage of the esteemed Polish baroque violinist, Professor Zbigniew Pilch. Karolina Koczur’s journey as a violinist is a testament to her unwavering dedication and boundless passion for music. Her contributions to the world of classical music continue to inspire audiences and fellow musicians alike, leaving an indelible mark on the musical landscape.
Dawid Ganczar
Polish classical pianist based in Brussels. After graduating with honours from Karol Szymanowski Music School in Wrocław in the class of Katarzyna Kaczorowska he is currently continuing his piano studies at Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles under the guidance of Valentina Igoshina, Timothee Urbain and Thomas Paule. He has been praised for his solo and chamber music interpretation during numerous productions and competitions in Poland, Andorra, France, Germany, Sweden and Belgium, with a notable success during Andorra Sax Fest, Stockholms Kammarmusikfestival, IMUSE Chamber Autumn festival. Dawid regularly playes solo and chamber music recitals throughout Europe, collaborating with established musicians. In his lasting desire to acquire knowledge and skills, he participated in masterclasses such as Blackmore Masterclass in Berlin, Académie Internationale d’Eté de Nice, NIFC International Masterclass in Radziejowice or IMUSE festival in Enghien where he wokred with well-known pianists such as Milana Chernyavska, Anna Malikowa, Wojciech Świtała Waldemar Wolski, Danuta Chodorowska. Pianist is prize winner of many international competitions, such as Paris International Piano Competition (2020), or Chamber music competition in Gdynia and Katowice (2019). From 2021 Dawid is Pianist and Piano Mentor of Cultural Creative Corner in Krainem.