Vitor Fernandes in Poland!
One of the leading clarinettists of his generation
European folk – from Ravel to fado… |
11 April 2026, at 19:00
Oratorium Marianum Hall, University of Wrocław
„His extraordinary sensitivity, deep musicality, elegance and refinement combined with full control over sound, breath and technique have no equal
A world-renowned clarinet virtuoso will perform in Poland! Together with the outstanding guitarist Jerzy Chwastyk, they invite you to a concert combining culture, history and contemporary sensitivity, presenting folklore as a shared source of European identity.
Stars of the evening
Vitor Fernandes (clarinet)
Laureate of prestigious international music competitions[cite: 19]. [cite_start]He has performed as a guest principal clarinetist with leading European orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Jerzy Chwastyk (guitar)
Jerzy Chwastyk is a guitarist with an established position on the European classical music scene, valued for his distinctive artistic personality, deep musicality, and ability to combine the guitar tradition with new forms of expression.
Musical Landscapes of Europe
The program guides listeners through the soundscapes of Europe. We will hear pieces in original, innovative arrangements for clarinet and guitar:
- Maurice Ravel – „Cinq mélodies populaires grecques”, „Chants populaires”
- Béla Bartók – „Romanian Folk Dances”
- Manuel de Falla – „La vida breve”
- Enrique Granados – „Spanish Dance No. 5
- Franz Schubert – Sonata „Arpeggione”
- Traditional – Portuguese fado
Listen live to one of the leading clarinetists of his generation
11.04.2026 | WROCŁAW
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Vitor Fernandes – klarnet
Portuguese clarinetist Vitor Fernandes is among the leading representatives of his generation, admired for his exceptional musical sensitivity, interpretative elegance, and masterful control of tone and technique. He is a laureate of major international clarinet competitions, including First Prize at the Ghent International Clarinet Competition (2017) and Second Prize at the Geneva International Music Competition (2018).
He performs as a soloist with renowned European orchestras, including Brussels Philharmonic, Kammerorchester Basel, L’Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, and the Polish Sinfonia Iuventus Orchestra. As a guest principal clarinetist he has collaborated with ensembles such as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, working under the baton of leading conductors of the contemporary music scene.
He is also active as a chamber musician, collaborating with distinguished European instrumentalists, and his artistic activity includes numerous international tours across Europe and Asia. Alongside his concert career, he maintains an active pedagogical practice, leading masterclasses and educational projects at leading music institutions on three continents.
A graduate of the Haute École de Musique de Genève, where he received the Diplôme de Soliste with distinction, he regularly combines concert activity with the education of young musicians. His performances have been broadcast by France Musique, Radio Télévision Suisse, and Portuguese National Radio.
www.vitorfernandesclarinet.com
Jerzy Chwastyk — guitar
Jerzy Chwastyk is a guitarist with an established position on the European classical music scene, valued for his distinctive artistic personality, deep musicality, and ability to combine the guitar tradition with new forms of expression.
He is a laureate of numerous prestigious international competitions, including the Concurso Internacional Dr. Luis Sigall in Chile, the Concurso Fernando Sor in Madrid, and the Andrés Segovia competitions in La Herradura and Linares.
He has performed throughout Europe, South America, and Asia, appearing both in solo recitals and in chamber and interdisciplinary projects with artists such as Hanns Zischler, Omar Massa, and Kerson Leong.
He is the co-organizer and artistic initiator of the concert series Alma Concerts and the festival Sounds of Surrender. He also maintains an extensive pedagogical activity, teaching masterclasses and serving as a jury member in competitions.
His discography includes albums such as La Joia, Iberian Soundscapes, and the project dichter.liebe, which was nominated twice for the OPUS KLASSIK award.
He is a graduate of music institutions in Poland and Germany. Critics describe his playing as delicate, precise, and marked by deep artistic focus.
