Songs of the Spanish Night

Kerson Leong — violin
Kerson Leong is one of the most outstanding violinists of his generation and has long been regarded as an artist of extraordinary musical maturity, exceptional sensitivity, and impressive technique. He attracted international attention at the age of thirteen by winning First Prize at the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition (2010), which opened the door to collaborations with distinguished conductors and orchestras around the world.
He has performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Oslo Philharmonic, Brussels Philharmonic, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, and Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa, appearing in venues such as Wigmore Hall, Auditorium du Louvre, Koerner Hall, Maison symphonique, and Teatro Mayor. His artistry has been met with enthusiastic critical acclaim, highlighting his characteristic “extraordinary control, expression, and organic phrasing” (The Sunday Times).
Kerson Leong is also deeply engaged in pedagogy, giving masterclasses and lectures at institutions such as the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, the University of Ottawa, and at music festivals on three continents. He is also highly regarded for his educational and outreach projects, including his own series Art of Etude, which combines musical analysis with a practical approach to violin technique.
The artist is an Associate Artist of the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium and regularly collaborates with the institution as a performer and pedagogue. His repertoire combines the classical violin canon with works by contemporary composers, including pieces written especially for him. He plays a 1691 Matteo Goffriller violin.

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 guitar tradition with new forms of expression. He is a laureate of numerous prestigious competitions, including the Dr. Luis Sigall International Competition in Chile, the Fernando Sor Competition in Madrid, and the Andrés Segovia Competitions in La Herradura and Linares. His achievements have drawn the attention of artistic circles in Spain, Germany, and Poland, where he performs regularly.

He has appeared across Europe, South America, and Asia, performing solo recitals as well as chamber concerts and interdisciplinary projects. His activity includes collaboration with musicians of various disciplines — violinists, mezzo-sopranos, actors, and guitarists — leading to the creation of numerous thematic programs and transcriptions, particularly appreciated for their subtlety and idiomatic sense of sound.
His discography includes the albums La Joia, Iberian Soundscapes, and the project dichter.liebe, combining music and recitation, which received critical acclaim for the originality of its concept and emotional intensity and earned two nominations for the prestigious OPUS KLASSIK award.
His repertoire interests encompass Spanish and Latin American music as well as works by composers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Jerzy Chwastyk is a graduate of music academies in Poland and Germany and has further refined his skills through numerous masterclasses. As a pedagogue, he leads workshops and masterclasses at festivals and artistic institutions and is also involved in initiatives promoting classical guitar among young audiences. Critics describe his playing as “full of delicacy, precision, and artistic focus” (Crescendo).