Radosław Marzec – biography

RADOSLAW MARZEC was born in 1971 in Białystok (Poland). He studied at the organ class of Prof. Piotr Grajter at The Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, where received the Diploma with Special Distinction and the title Magister of Art. He completed his musical education with prof. Andrè Stricker in Conservatoire National de Règion de Strasbourg in France and obtained „Diplôme de Specialisation d’orgue”. In 1995-1996 was the stipendiary of Polish Minister of Culture and Art for outstanding achievements and artistic successes. He was active participant in organ masterclasses led by Marie Claire-Alain, Guy Bovet, Ferdinand Klinda and Herbert Wulf. Radoslaw Marzec was also the stipendiary of masterclass in Zürich led by Jean Guillou and International Summer Organ Academy in Saint Bertrand de Comminges led by Andrè Stricker and Michael Chapuis. In the year 1994 he was the prizewinner of „Grand Prix” in organ competition in Rumia (Poland). In 1999 he was the finalist and receiver the special prize for performing obligatory pieces at Organ Competition in Kalinigrad (Russia). In 2001 he obtained doctoral and in 2006 doctor habilitated qualifications. In 2005 Polihymnia Publishing House(Poland) put out his book „The Interpretation of Organ Works of Johann Sebastian Bach in the Light of 18 th century Sources”. In 2006 he recorded a CD with music of Polish, XVIIth century composer Adam from Wagrowiec. It was a world phonographic premiere of this organ music. His music interests and area of expertise includes XVI to XVIII century organ music. At present he is Titular Professor of the organ at The Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz and Rubinstein Secondary School of Music. Radoslaw Marzec performs recitals at home and abroad as a soloist and with his wife, cellist in duo „Cellorganic.”