Wojciech Waleczek, PhD, DSc, Professor at the Silesian University in Katowice, is an internationally acclaimed Polish pianist known for his artistic integrity, refined musicianship, and uncompromising performance standards.
Born in 1980, he has developed an extensive international career as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. He has performed in over 30 countries across Europe, as well as in Asia, the Middle East, North and South America, appearing with symphony orchestras and in major concert venues worldwide.
His discography includes a number of critically recognized recordings, particularly devoted to the works of Franz Liszt and the Romantic repertoire:
- F. Liszt – Violin and Piano Music (with Voytek Proniewicz), Naxos (2014)
- F. Liszt – Grandes études de Paganini & Transcendental études, Capriccio (2017)
- F. Liszt – Harmonies poétiques et religieuses, Naxos (2019)
- F. Schubert – Rarities and Short Piano Works, Naxos (2021)
He is a laureate of numerous national and international competitions, including:
- 3rd Prize, Arthur Rubinstein Prize and Special Prize of the Kościuszko Foundation – International Competition “Arthur Rubinstein in memoriam”, Bydgoszcz (1996)
- 1st Prize and Special Prize for Best Concerto Performance – F. Liszt National Piano Competition, Wrocław (1997)
- 3rd Prize – F. Liszt International Piano Competition “Premio Mario Zanfi”, Parma (2000)
- 2nd Prize – Young Musicians Festival, Gdańsk (2002)
- 3rd Prize – International Piano Seiler Competition, Palermo (2005)
- 3rd Prize – F. Liszt International Piano Competition, Wrocław (2005)
Alongside his performing career, Wojciech Waleczek is actively engaged in academic and artistic work, combining concert activity with teaching and the promotion of classical music on an international level.