Robert Kwiatkowski

Robert Kwiatkowski is a professor of violin and chamber music at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, Poland. He holds dual roles as concertmaster of the Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra and founder/director of the Hanseatica Chamber Orchestra. His career spans solo performances with renowned orchestras like the Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife and recordings for labels such as CD Accord. He earned his postdoctoral degree in 2016 and became a professor in 2019. His honors include Poland's Bronze Cross of Merit (2023) and the Pomeranian Griffin Award (2021) for his cadenzas for Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven concertos.

Education: Studied violin under Krystyna Jurecka and chamber music with Anna Prabucka-Firlej at Gdańsk Academy. Further training with artists like Henry Meyer and members of the LaSalle Quartet. Professional roles include guest concertmaster at orchestras in Spain, Chile, and across Poland. Founded Hanseatica Chamber Orchestra (2003), which earned regional awards during its decade-long activity.

Research focuses on violin performance techniques, historical interpretation (e.g., Mozart's Parisian works), and bridging classical traditions with modern pedagogy. His recording career includes over a dozen albums, blending classical repertoire with innovative arrangements. He also contributes to music education through masterclasses and jury service at international festivals.