#247: Ada Witczyk (Violinist) (pt. 2 of 2)

This week on the podcast is part two 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 gives us a sneak peek into her fascinating world of music and business. Ada, a dual citizen of Poland and Britain, isn't just an ordinary violinist but an International Prize-winner who's now on a mission to promote baroque violin compositions. From booking concerts and negotiating contracts to managing logistics, Ada shines the spotlight on the challenging yet rewarding path of arts entrepreneurship.

Ada shares how she converted the hurdles on her path into stepping stones towards success. Ada's advice to budding artists and entrepreneurs alike is invaluable, highlighting the importance of real-life exposure and learning from professionals. She also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming album featuring five diverse artists and her intriguing film recording project. So, come, join us in this captivating journey and get inspired by Ada's passion and resilience.

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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