First-cycle studies - 2026/2027

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INSTRUMENTAL STUDIES - Piano Playing, first-cycle

Details
Code INS-FOR-NL
Organizational unit Department of Instrumental Studies
Field of studies Instrumental studies
Form of studies Part-time
Level of education First cycle
Educational profile academic
Language(s) of instruction Polish
Duration 3 years
Tuition fees fee-based
Required document
  • Baccalaureate or an equivalent diploma
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Past phases in this registration:
  • Phase 1 (01.05.2026 00:00 – 31.05.2026 23:59)

The piano specialization offers a wide range of practical and theoretical classes aimed at the comprehensive development of pianists in the field of solo and chamber playing, as well as cooperation with vocalists. Completion of studies prepares for the broadly understood profession of a musician.

The major subject Piano will be taught by:

  • prof. dr hab. Joanna Ławrynowicz-Just (Head of the Chair), 
  • prof. dr hab. Piotr Paleczny – Doctor Honoris Causa
  • prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Jabłoński – Visiting Professor
  • prof. dr hab. Elżbieta Karaś
  • prof. dr hab. Agnieszka Przemyk-Bryła
  • prof. dr hab. Zbigniew Raubo
  • prof. dr hab. Paweł Kamiński
  • dr hab. Konrad Skolarski, Associate Professor
  • mgr Karol Radziwonowicz
  • dr Karolina Nadolska
  • dr hab. Monika Quinn
  • mgr Mateusz Krzyżowski
  • mgr Adam Goździewski
  • mgr Maciej Wota

 

Tests

  • instrument – execution of the prepared programme from memory, in accordance with the selection made by the exam board,
  • sight reading
  • preparation of a given piece – in 40 minutes
  • ear training – oral test

 

Scope of material

  • piano:
    • J.S. Bach – a prelude and fugue from Das wohltemperierte Klavier,
    • a classical sonata,
    • two etudes on various problems, including one by Fryderyk Chopin, excluding the Etude in E flat minor, Op. 10 No. 6 and the Etude in C sharp minor, Op. 25 no.7,
    • a large romantic form,
    • a piece of candidate’s choice,
  • ear training – an oral test:
    • sight singing,
    • performance of rhythmic sequences.

The candidate does not need to have an instrument during the examination.

                                                                  

Additional documents

should be sent by e-mail to the address instrumentalistyka@chopin.edu.pl by 3 June 2026

  • entrance examination programme.