Michał Dworzyński

Michał Dworzyński is a university professor of conducting at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, recognized internationally as one of Europe's most exciting conducting talents. His career spans major orchestras across five continents including the London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, and Tokyo Philharmonic.

His academic foundation includes:

• Graduation with distinction from the Academy of Music in Warsaw under Antoni Wit
• Studies at Hanns Eisler University of Music in Berlin under Christian Ehwald
• Doctorate in Musical Arts from Fryderyk Chopin University of Music (2015)

Dwornzyński specializes in orchestral conducting with deep expertise in Polish classical repertoire and symphonic interpretation. His work focuses on promoting Polish composers like Penderecki, Górecki, and Młynarski through international performances and critically acclaimed recordings that have twice been featured as BBC Music Magazine's 'CD of the Month'.

His distinguished honors include:

• Donatella Flick Conducting Competition victory (2006)
• Prix Credit Suisse International Competition second prize (2002)
• SPAM Medal for advancing Polish musical heritage (2007)

Supported by Japanese-Polish Music Foundation scholarships (2004) and multiple Polish Minister of Culture grants including the Young Poland program, Dwornzyński maintains an active performance career while mentoring students. His notable conducting positions include Artistic Director of the Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic (2013-2015) and Principal Guest Conductor of Japan's Yamagata Symphony Orchestra, culminating in landmark performances at the Vatican for the canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II.