From 27 to 30 August 2026, the MNK Czartoryski Museum in Kraków will once again become a venue for chamber music of the highest calibre. Four concert evenings will bring together outstanding artists and young musicians who are among the most intriguing figures of their generation.
The programme for this year’s edition takes the audience on a journey through nearly three centuries of musical history – from Mozart, Bach and Dvořák, through Chopin, Wieniawski and Szymanowski, to Ravel, Rebecca Clarke and Kelly-Marie Murphy. Polish music holds a special place, presented both in its canonical works and in pieces that are less frequently performed, which are being rediscovered by contemporary artists.
The concert will be dedicated to the winners of the Chopin Plus International Piano Competition, showcasing the most talented young pianists embarking on their international careers
Jakub Grzybacz – piano
Jakub Chwastyniak – piano
Denys Maistruk – piano
Jakub Grzybacz – piano
Jakub Grzybacz began learning the piano at the age of nine. He is currently a pupil at the Władysław Żeleński State Secondary Music School in Kraków, studying piano under Anna Duda.
He has won prizes in nearly forty piano and chamber music competitions. His most significant achievements include a distinction at the CEA ‘Muzyczna Wiosna’ National Music Competition in Warsaw and first prize at the 4th ‘Chopin Plus’ International Piano Competition in Kraków. He has honed his skills during masterclasses led by renowned teachers, including Olga Łazarska, Joanna Ławrynowicz-Just, Wojciech Świtała and Philippe Giusiano.
Jakub Chwastyniak – piano
Jakub Chwastyniak began learning to play the piano at the age of seven. He is a graduate of the Ryszard Bukowski State Secondary Music School in Wrocław, and is currently studying at the Grażyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Łódź in the class of Prof. Wojciech Kubica.
He has won numerous prizes in piano and chamber music competitions. Among other honours, he won first prize at the Juliusz Zarębski International Music Competition in Łomianki, first prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Turzno, and second prize at the 4th ‘Chopin Plus’ International Piano Competition in Kraków. In addition to his solo career, he actively participates in chamber and orchestral projects, collaborating with, amongst others, the Novum Choir and the Łódź Improvised Orchestra
Denys Maistruk – piano
Denys Maistruk is a Master’s student at the Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Kraków, studying under Prof. Andrzej Pikul and Radosław Goździkowski, MA. Previously, he graduated with distinction from the Zhytomyr Vocational Music College and the Bronisław Rutkowski State Music School in Kraków.
He has won numerous international piano competitions. His most significant achievements include the Grand Prix at the Sviatoslav Richter International Piano Competition in Zhytomyr, third prize at the Juliusz Zarębski International Competition, and second prize at the Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition in Turzno. He performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician, expanding his concert activities both in Poland and abroad.
MNK Czartoryski Museum
ul. Pijarska 15, 31-015 Kraków
MNK Czartoryski Museum
MNK Czartoryski Museum
MNK Czartoryski Museum
