Anna Szałucka
Poland, Piano
2018 Scholar
Gdansk, Vienna and the Royal Academy of Music London
The Hodgson Piano Fellowship, 2017–18
Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education Prize
Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Prize for Exceptional Achievements in Music
First Prize with the Eller Orchestra, 3rd Tallinn International Piano Competition
First Prize in Young Pianists Forum in Rybnik
Second Prize and The Special Prize of Jerzy Waldorff on IX International Competition for Young Pianists “Arthur Rubinstein in Memoriam”
First Prize, 3rd Tallinn International Piano Competition 2016.
The Worshipful Company of Musicians – Harriet Cohen Bach Prize
Finalist at the Karol Szymanowski International Music Competition
‘I had the most amazing time participating in the Imogen Cooper Trust masterclasses in August 2018. The environment was very special and unique - I could work in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with a holistic approach to music and art. Apart from doing my piano solo repertoire I had a chance to work on lieder having classes with a renowned professor, Wolfgang Holzmair. It was a crucial time in my artistic career and just two weeks later I became a finalist of the 1st International Szymanowski Music Competition in Poland having performed with The Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Being away from the noise of a big city helped me a lot to focus on my work and meeting such amazing inspiring artists made a huge impact on my musical development. The lessons with Imogen Cooper opened my eyes and helped me lead a way in a subtle and delicate manner which is such an important approach to a student at the end of musical studies looking for an individual voice.’
Contact details: anna.szalucka@gmail.com