Cała Polska gra Chopina – Bartosz Skłodowski

Bartosz Skłodowski began his piano studies at the age of seven at the State Music School I Grade, named after Janina Garści, in Jeleni Gór, under the tutelage of Professor Ewa Wieczorek. From 2006, he studied under Professor Irina Oleszkiewicz at the State Music School II Grade, named after Stanisław Moniuszko, also in Jeleni Gór. He graduated from both schools with honors. In 2017, he completed his master's degree with honors at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, under the guidance of Professor Waldemar Wojtal. He continued his studies at the doctoral level under Professor Wojtal at his alma mater, earning his doctorate in 2022. He is an active participant and winner in national and international competitions and auditions. Some of his notable achievements include: Bartosz Skłodowski is a pianist who is actively engaged in concert performances. Despite his young age, he has already performed numerous recitals and concerts, visiting countries such as the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Slovenia, Morocco, China, and Japan, as well as Dubai. He has repeatedly received scholarships from the Rector of the Academy of Music in Gdańsk, the Provincial Office of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, the City of Gdańsk, and the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, in recognition of his artistic achievements. The "Cała Polska Gra Chopina" (All of Poland Plays Chopin) project was initiated by the PZU Foundation, with the belief that access to high culture should not depend on one's place of residence. Therefore, the music of Frédéric Chopin will once again resonate not only in major cultural centers, but also in smaller towns and villages, where residents have less opportunity to attend professional concerts of classical music. Following the success of the first edition, which featured approximately 50 concerts in 8 voivodeships, the project has been significantly expanded. In 2026, there will be 78 concerts in 13 voivodeships, organized in collaboration with regional cultural institutions. Each region has prepared its own series of events, ensuring that the music of Chopin reaches local communities throughout Poland.