Marcin Świątkiewicz

One of the most renowned Polish harpsichordists, awarded the prestigious “Polityka” weekly’s Passport Award in 2015. His expertise extends to performing and improvising on various historical keyboard instruments. As a soloist and conductor, he maintains regular collaborations with esteemed ensembles such as Brecon Baroque, Arte dei Suonatori and Capella Cracoviensis.

Marcin’s exceptional artistry is reflected in his diverse discography, having recorded for distinguished labels like BIS Records, Channel Classics, CPO, Rubicon, Accent, Alpha, Decca, Linn Records and DUX. His performances have been presented on radio and television throughout Europe. In 2015, he released an album with harpsichord concertos by Johann Gottfried Müthel, which received the prestigious Diapason d’Or award. The year 2017 witnessed the launch of Marcin’s multi-award-winning CD Cromatica (CPO). In 2018, he recorded Jihann Sebastian Bach’s harpsichord concertos for Channel Classics, and his interpretation of the Goldberg Variations was published by Rubicon Classics in 2020. Other notable accomplishments include the recording of Biber’s Rosenkranzsonaten with Rachel Podger and David Miller, which earned the Gramophone Classical Music Award. 

Beyond his virtuosity in Baroque repertoire, Marcin collaborates with symphony orchestras, showcasing his talent for 20th and 21st-century harpsichord concertos. In 2021, he played a pivotal role in the world premiere recording of Aleksander Nowak’s Drach. Dramma per musica to the libretto by Szczepan Twardoch, in collaboration with the Aukso Orchestra. Marcin’s dedication to the advancement of music and education is evident through his role as a professor at the Academy of Music in Katowice, where he imparts his knowledge and passion to aspiring musicians.