Mateusz Gidaszewski

Mateusz Gidaszewski is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of String Instruments, Paderewski Music Academy in Poznań. He is also a soloist and member of the Polish Radio Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, as well as a member of the Paderewski Piano Trio.

• Magister Sztuki (Master of Arts) in Violin Performance from Paderewski Music Academy (2018, with distinction)
• Doctoral student at the same institution (2018)

His artistic career spans 80 international/national solo and chamber music competitions, collaborations with prestigious orchestras, and performances alongside global music icons. Notable achievements include:

• Grand Prix at IV Geneva International Music Competition
• First prizes at international competitions in Sarajevo, Vienna, Legnica, and Łódź
• Solo performances with Poznań Philharmonic, Sudecki Philharmonic, and other orchestras
• Collaborations with legends like Wynton Marsalis and Maxim Vengerov
• Appearances before Polish President Andrzej Duda

Mateusz's research interests focus on violin pedagogy, chamber music interpretation, and artistic performance practices. He has received numerous scholarships and awards, including the 'Młoda Polska' grant and multiple distinctions from the Paderewski Music Academy.

• Artistic grants from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage (2008-2020)
• City of Poznań Awards (I-III degree)
• Special prizes at international competitions

His performance history includes tours across Mexico, Japan, France, England, Scotland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Spain, and Latvia, with recordings for radio and television. He has also served on juries at major competitions like the XIV Henryk Wieniawski International Violin Competition.