First-cycle studies - 2026/2027

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INSTRUMENTAL STUDIES - Harpsichord Playing, first-cycle

Details
Code INS-KLAW-SL
Organizational unit Department of Instrumental Studies
Field of studies Instrumental studies
Form of studies Full-time
Level of education First cycle
Educational profile academic
Language(s) of instruction Polish
Duration 3 years
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 specialty Harpsichord educates harpsichord players in the field of solo playing with an emphasis put on chamber music and basso continuo. Major subjects include harpsichord, chamber music, basso continuo, harmony with exercises. It prepares students for second-cycle studies. At the same time, completing studies at the Pedagogical Department and taking up further education in the same specialization, the graduate will obtain the qualifications to practice as a teacher.

The major subject Harpsichord will be taught by:

  • prof. dr hab. Alina Ratkowska
  • prof. dr hab. Lilianna Stawarz
  • prof. dr hab. Elżbieta Stefańska-Kłyś
  • dr Krzysztof Garstka

 

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

  • instrument – the candidate performs a piano or harpsichord or organ programme, depending on the instrument selected at the time of registration for the recruitment procedure:

For harpsichord (if chosen by the candidate):

      • J.S. Bach - prelude and fugue or fantasy and fugue, or a piece containing a fugue
      • D. Scarlatti - two sonatas with different meter
      • a classical sonata
      • a virtuoso piece
      • a piece of candidate’s choice 

For piano (if chosen by the candidate):

      • J. S. Bach - prelude and fugue or fantasy and fugue, or a piece containing a fugue,
      • D. Scarlatti - two sonatas with different meter or two etudes with different problems
      • a classical sonata
      • a piece of candidate’s choice

For organ (if chosen by the candidate):

      • a piece from the period before J. S. Bach
      • J.S. Bach - one of the pieces to choose from: BWV 531, 532, 534-548, 550, 552, 564-566, 582
      • J.S. Bach - the first or the last part of one of the BWV 525-530 sonatas (at the candidate's choice)
      • J.S. Bach – a chorale with figured cantus firmus
      • 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.