Tomasz Wesołowski

Tomasz Wesołowski is a Lecturer at the Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań, specializing in Historical Performance Practice with a focus on historical bassoon. Born in 1980 in Gdańsk, he graduated with distinction in 2004 from the Gdańsk Academy of Music and earned his Ph.D. in 2023 from Poznań.

• Artistic Expertise: Specializes in Baroque and Classical-era music, playing historical bassoon.
• Academic Leadership: Founded initiatives like Oboeband Poznań and Gdańska Scena Barokowa to promote early music.
• Global Collaborations: Performs with ensembles like Les Musiciens du Louvre, Capella Cracoviensis, and B’rock Orchestra.

Research Trends span historical bassoon techniques, Baroque opera/oratorio, and Polish musical heritage. His recordings (40+ albums) with labels like Brilliant Classics and Pentatone showcase collaborations with conductors Marc Minkowski, René Jacobs, and Cecilia Bartoli.

Scientific Awards:

• Mayor of Gdańsk Scholarship
• Fondazione Marco Fodella Grant

Teaching & Outreach: Lectures at Varmia Musica Academia (Poland) and Oficina de Musica de Curitiba (Brazil), while leading workshops globally.