Paweł Kalicki

Paweł Kalicki serves as a Lecturer at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz since 2002, specializing in trombone instruction. He concurrently holds a soloist position with the Paderewski Pomeranian Philharmonic in Bydgoszcz since 1992 and performs with the "Triumphal Brass Quintet" and "Eljazz Big Band".

His educational background includes:

• Karol Szymanowski Secondary Music School in Warsaw (graduated 1988) under H. Małecki
• Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw with Prof. Juliusz Pietrachowicz and Prof. Roman Siwek

Kalicki's expertise spans classical trombone performance, brass ensemble techniques, and jazz interpretation. His international concert career includes performances across Poland, Germany, France, Denmark, South Korea, Cyprus, the USA, Spain, and Hungary with major orchestras. He actively bridges classical and jazz traditions through collaborations like the Eljazz Big Band.

His recognition includes a scholarship to the International "Prague Spring 1992" Competition.

As an educator, Kalicki mentors trombonists through masterclasses featuring artists like Prof. R. Siwek and Maciej Pietraszko of the New York Opera. He serves on brass competition juries and has guided students to national awards, including Remigiusz Matuszewski's 1993 National Secondary School Competition victory.

His performance portfolio includes extensive recordings with the Pomeranian Philharmonic Orchestra, Capella Bydgostiensis, Toruń Chamber Orchestra, and Sinfonietta Bydgoszcz, reflecting deep engagement with both historical and contemporary repertoire.