Bogdan Kułakowski

Professor Bogdan Kułakowski is a distinguished pianist and educator at the Gdańsk University of Music, where he teaches piano and held the position of Rector from 2005 to 2012. He graduated with distinction from his alma mater in 1982 under Professor Zbigniew Śliwiński and was awarded the title of professor by Poland's President in 2011.

• Affiliations: Faculty of Instrumental Music, Department of Piano (implied role)
• Administrative Roles: Rector (2005–2012), Jury Member of National/International Piano Competitions

His artistic career includes solo and chamber performances across Europe, Asia, and North America, with notable venues such as the Palais des Beaux-Arts (Brussels), Salle Gaveau (Paris), and Tonhalle (Zurich). Recordings include works by Zbigniew Kruczek and others, highlighted by his 1987 Grand Prix du Disque Liszt award. He actively promotes Gdańsk’s cultural scene and Pomeranian heritage through organizational work and artistic collaborations.

• Awards: Fryderyk Chopin Society Scholarship, Chamber Music Competitions (Nowy Sącz, Olsztyn), and international recording accolades