Rising Star in Classical Guitar - Jagoda Świdzińska
Born in 2001 in Poznań, Poland, Jagoda Świdzińska is establishing herself as one of the most promising young guitarists of her generation. She began studying guitar at the age of seven under Tomasz Kandulski and later continued her musical education with Maciej Kończak.
She is currently studying at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz with Łukasz Kuropaczewski and Paolo Pegoraro. This academic environment has allowed her to refine her artistry and connect with an international community of musicians.
Achievements and Recognition
Świdzińska’s musical talent has been acknowledged in several international competitions. Her prizes include:
- Special Prize and Finalist, Forum Gitarre Wien (2020)
- Grand Prix and 1st Prize, Baltic Guitar Days (2019)
- 1st Prize, Paganini Guitar Festival in Parma (2019)
- 1st Prize in two solo categories, BorGuitar Festival (2019)
- 1st Prize, Youth Competition, Forum Gitarre Wien (2017)
These distinctions highlight her strong musical personality and precise technical command.
Performances and Collaborations
Świdzińska has performed at leading European venues such as the Wiener Konzerthaus, Szczecin Philharmonic, NOSPR in Katowice, and Ehrbar Hall in Vienna. She has also been a regular performer at the Akademia Gitary Festival, the largest guitar festival in Poland.
Her collaborations with Siccas Guitars include performances of works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Joaquín Turina, and Francisco Tárrega, presented to a global audience through online concerts.
A Promising Path Ahead
With a refined tone and thoughtful interpretations, Jagoda Świdzińska continues to shape her artistic identity. Her growing international presence and commitment to her instrument position her among the emerging voices of contemporary classical guitar.
Performing at Siccas Guitars
Every classical guitarist who performs at Siccas Guitars brings a distinct musical path to the instrument — shaped by years of study, competition experience, and the particular musical tradition they have chosen to inhabit. The classical guitar demands sustained technical commitment and a deep engagement with a repertoire that spans from the Renaissance through to works written for living performers. It is an instrument whose full possibilities only reveal themselves over time.
