Michał Mossakowski

Michał Mossakowski is a pianist and organist currently serving as faculty at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. He teaches in the Faculty of Instrumental Studies, where he graduated with distinction in 2016 under Professor Włodzimierz Wiesztordt. Since 2018, he has been studying at the National Conservatoire in Paris under renowned mentors like Michel Dalberto and Frank Braley. In 2021, he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree with a thesis on transcriptions of Bach's works by Liszt and Busoni.

Education:

• Bachelor/Master's degree in Piano, Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music (Gdańsk), 2016
• Doctoral studies, National Conservatoire of Paris, 2018–2021
• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), 2021

Research Interests:
Michał's work centers on piano and organ performance, with a focus on Baroque and Romantic music. His doctoral research explored transcriptions of J.S. Bach's works by Ferenc Liszt and Ferruccio Busoni. He actively collaborates with orchestras, emphasizing historical performance practices and interpretive techniques in classical repertoire.

Awards:

• Estrada Młodych Award (2014)
• First Prize, International Piano Competition in Salzburg (2016)
• First Prize, International Piano Competition in New York (2017)
• Third Prize, International Chopin Piano Competition in Marianske Lazne (2017)
• Third Prize, International Piano Competition in Livorno (2019)

Teaching & Performance:
As a faculty member, Mossakowski mentors students in piano and organ performance. His concert career spans over 20 countries, including performances at Carnegie Hall (2017), Gewandhaus Leipzig (2019), and collaborations with conductors like Bertrand de Billy and Massimiliano Caldi.