Biography
The Kupiński Guitar Duo is the peerless example of artistic talent in the world of classical music and one of Europe's most renowned guitar duos. Guitarists Ewa Jabłczyńska and Dariusz Kupiński are acclaimed by both the public and critics alike as two musicians with a brilliant technique, passion, quality of sound and infinite elegance. Ewa and Dariusz decided to establish their guitar duo after graduating from the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, studying with Alina Gruszka and Wanda Palacz, and Hochschule für Musik in Weimar, studying with Thomas Müller-Pering. In addition to their numerous solo achievements, they bring to their duo performances a masterful sense of ensemble and charming personal chemistry.
As both soloists and as a duo, they have won numerous awards in important international competitions, including Weikersheim, Parma, Tychy, Viareggio, Bojano, and Erwitte. They have been honoured multiple times with prestigious awards and scholarships for artistic achievements, such as the "Young Poland" Scholarship, the Polish Minister of Culture and National Heritage Scholarship and DAAD. They have played recitals in Poland, England, Germany, France, Slovakia, in the US cities of Washington, Houston, San Jose, Oklahoma City, Louisville, and in Mexico and China.
As a part of their passion for education, they have been invited to give master classes in Europe, Asia and the US. Ewa holds a Habilitation degree in guitar performance and is currently teaching at the Institute of Music of Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa.
In 2011, their debut recording Spanish Music was released. Upon its release, this husband and wife duo gained momentum and began attracting fans throughout the world. Their latest recording, made in 2016 features mostly arrangements of music of Chopin, Rossini, Piazzolla and Gershwin. With a growing reputation for performing with tremendous energy and artistry, their aim is to create a rich and varied concert experience for audiences through great performances of great music.