“One of the must-see duos on the classical music scene” Bohemians, New York

“A duo so perfectly matched that it sounds like a single instrument” Maxim Vengerov

Duo Karolina Mikolajczyk & Iwo Jedynecki is one of the most dynamic and innovative chamber ensembles of the current generation of classical musicians. Recognised by artists such as Krzysztof Penderecki and Maxim Vengerov, in 2024 the duo received Poland’s most prestigious classical music award — the “Polityka Passport”. The duo was honoured for its “versatility and ability to move between different musical worlds. For virtuosity, unbridled imagination and inventiveness in selecting and creating new repertoire for the unusual combination of violin and accordion.” The ensemble has also won Grand Prix awards at international competitions in Europe, as well as nominations for the FRYDERYK Award for its album devoted to Polish contemporary music. Duo Karolina & Iwo has performed in more than 30 countries on five continents, giving concerts in North America, South America, Australia, Asia and Europe, in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore, The Edge Melbourne in Australia, Teatro del Lago in Chile, Guangzhou Opera House in China and the National Philharmonic in Warsaw. Their repertoire includes Bach’s Goldberg Variations, violin sonatas by Mozart, Beethoven, Franck and Penderecki, innovative arrangements of other Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th-century works, as well as contemporary music, including commissioned works and three double concertos.