Jarosław Tarnawski

JAROSŁAW TARNAWSKI is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Instrumental Studies, Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznan, specializing in organ studies and harmony. He holds a doctorate from the Paderewski Academy of Music (2014) and has pursued advanced studies in Germany, including postgraduate studies at the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice (2005-2008), masterclass studies at Musikhochschule Lübeck (2010-2012), and doctoral-level Konzertexamen studies at Hochschule für Musik Detmold (2013). His career combines performance and pedagogy, with extensive experience in teaching organ techniques and harmony.

• Education: Master's degree in Organ Studies from Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznan (2004); Postgraduate studies in Organ Studies at Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice (2005-2008); Advanced studies at Musikhochschule Lübeck (2010-2012); Konzertexamen at Hochschule für Musik Detmold (2013).

Tarnawski's research and artistic focus centers on organ performance, harmony, and classical music interpretation. He has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician in Poland and internationally, participating in masterclasses with renowned organists like Olivier Latry and Martin Haselböck. His professional group is described as 'Nauczyciel badawczo-dydaktyczny' (research and teaching staff).

• Artistic Achievements:
  • International Festival of Organ Music, Rumia (1999): Distinction
  • International Felix Nowowiejski Competition, Poznan (2000): Distinction
  • International Organ Competition, Brno (2002): Distinction
  • International Organ Competition 'Westfalen-Lippe', Bochum (2005): 2nd Prize
  • International Kurt Bossler Competition, Heidelberg (2011): 2nd Prize
  • International Organ Competition 'Schramberger Eberhard Friedrich Walcker Preis', Schramberg (2012): 2nd Prize
• Recognition:
  • Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Scholarship (2001-2002, 2003-2004)
  • Possehl-Stiftung Scholarship for studies in Germany (2011-2012)

He specializes in organ performance, harmony, and classical music education, with a career bridging academic instruction and international concert activity. His professional activities are documented across artistic competitions, scholarships, and teaching roles focused on organ and harmony disciplines.