Piotr Szychowski

Piotr Szychowski is a Professor at the Institute of Instrumental Studies, I. J. Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznan, specializing in piano performance. A graduate of the Wrocław Music Academy (2005) and Universität der Künste Berlin (2013), he earned his PhD in 2009 and habilitation in 2017.

• Principal piano class instructor at Poznan Academy
• Artistic director of multiple international festivals
• Active in masterclass pedagogy across China, Italy, and Poland

His research focuses on:

• Chopin and Beethoven piano works
• Contemporary piano performance techniques
• International music competition preparation
• Cross-cultural music education

His publications and recordings (e.g., Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 3, Beethoven Sonatas) demonstrate expertise in classical repertoire. Awards include:

• Silver Cross of Merit (2017)
• DAAD scholarships (2007, 2008)
• Multiple Chopin-related competition prizes

He has performed globally in venues like Berliner Philharmonie, Royal Festival Hall, and Vatican's Auditorium Augustinianum, collaborating with orchestras across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.