#246: Ada Witczyk (Violinist) (pt. 1 of 2)

Today we release part one of our interview with International prize-winning violinist Ada Witczyk.   She’s a dual citizen of Poland and Britain, and is the recipient of numerous awards such as the Henry Wood Award, the Star Award by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, and the Margot MacGibbon Award.  As both a modern and baroque violinist, Ada has performed at many of the UK’s most prestigious venues and festivals including Buckingham Palace, Royal Festival Hall, the Barbican and Royal Albert Hall. Ada has performed with renowned ensembles such as the Gabrieli Consort, The English Concert, and The Academy of Ancient Music. 

Ada offers a unique perspective on the significance of supporting new music in a society that often favors the old. She delves into her own experiences of inspiring over 150 compositions for the Baroque violin, and shares her insights on the contrast between period and modern instruments. Our conversation also explores the importance of new music for period instruments, shedding light on Ada’s passion for the genre.

But that's not all! Ada also spills the tea on her experiences learning social media marketing and branding. As classical musicians navigate the digital age, she offers her insights on how to connect with new audiences and break free from the perfectionism that can sometimes hinder creativity. Finally, we reflect on the role of mistakes in creating compelling narratives in music and beyond. As always, we appreciate your support for the podcast be it through tuning in, subscribing or spreading the word. Join us for this must-listen episode that promises to intrigue both music enthusiasts and budding artists!

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Show Notes:

Ada Witczyk
https://www.adawitczyk.com/

Star Award by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust
https://www.munstertrust.org.uk/about/past-beneficiaries/

Buckingham Palace
https://www.royal.uk/royal-residences-buckingham-palace

Royal Festival Hall
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/royal-festival-hall?
The Barbican
https://www.barbican.org.uk/

Royal Albert Hall
https://www.royalalberthall.com/

Gabrieli Consort & Players
https://www.gabrieli.com/

The English Concert
https://englishconcert.co.uk/

The Academy of Ancient Music
https://aam.co.uk/

Růžičková Composition Competition
https://kalabismusic.org/about-viktor-zuzana/

Royal College of Music
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/

Royal Academy of Music
https://www.ram.ac.uk/

Millikin University
https://millikin.edu/

Simon Helbling
https://simonhelbling.ch/ 

Vladimir Horowitz
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Horowitz

Samuel Howley
https://www.adawitczyk.com/samuel

Erik Valdemar Sköld
https://artenzza.com/erik-valdemar/

Massimo De Lillo
https://www.adawitczyk.com/massimo

Alex Petshaft
https://petshaft.wordpress.com/

Oscar Tysoe
https://www.adawitczyk.com/oscar

Ada Witczyk YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/adawitczyk