Borys Medicky

Borys Medicky is an Assistant Professor at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University. A Toronto-native harpsichordist, he specializes in early music performance and Baroque operatic accompaniment, with extensive experience as a concert artist, educator, and instrument technician.

• Active chamber musician and continuo player for Baroque symphonic works
• Co-founder of Toronto Continuo Collective and former artistic director of Nota Bene Baroque Players
• Expert in harpsichord tuning, maintenance, and construction with private/institutional clients

His research and performance focus centers on 17th-century basso continuo practices and historical dance integration. As both performer and technician, he bridges academic musicology with practical instrument craftsmanship.

Medicky maintains a harpsichord workshop in Kitchener while balancing academic responsibilities. He also serves as organist at Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist in Toronto since 2006.