Arte dei Suonatori

The most recognizable Polish ensemble on the international music scene presenting the music of past eras in a historically informed performance practice was formed by violinists Ewa and Arek Golinski.

With years of joint and individual experiences, the musicians’ artistic search focuses on a constant exploration of the core of the musical language of the composers of past eras, which, combined with historical instruments, has led to the creation of a style that is historical, modern and thoroughly individual, all at the same time. The vast repertoire of the ensemble exceeds 700 compositions, representing a wide-range of styles and forms from the 17th and 18th century to the contemporary era. 

Over 30 years in operation, Arte dei Suonatori have recorded and released 18 albums produced by renowned record companies (including BIS Records, Alpha, Channel Classics), distinguished by international music critics with awards such as Gramophone Award (Recording of the Year: Concerto in 2003 for Vivaldi’s Violin Concerti “La Stravaganza”), Diapason d’Or (Müthel’s five keyboard concertos), 5 de Diapason and Choc du Monde de la Musique (repeatedly), Luister 10, 10 de Répertoire, Classics Today, Classic CD, CD des Monats of the Tokkata-Alte Musik aktuell magazine (repeatedly), Monthly Choice and Editor’s Choice of the BBC Music Magazine, Classic FM Magazine awards, Prelude Classical Music Awards 2009 (The Best Orchestral CD for Handel’s 12 concerti grossi Op. 6), Télérama ffff. 

The group is very busy giving concerts in Europe, North America and Asia. Arte dei Suonatori has also made numerous recordings for many radio stations, including the BBC, Danmarks Radio (DR), SWR, Polish Radio Programme 2, and television recordings for Mezzo, as well as TVP3, TVP Kultura, TVP1.  

Since its formation, the orchestra has worked with a wide range of major figures of the early music world. For over 3 years the ensemble enjoys particularly fruitful and inspiring collaboration with Marcin Świątkiewicz as harpsichord soloist and conductor. 

In the 2023/2024 season, Arte dei Suonatori celebrates their 30th anniversary on the international music scene.