Born in 1968 in Katowice, Poland, conductor Dariusz Wisniewski studied piano, trumpet, horn double bass and conducting. Graduated with distinction from Liceum Muzyczne in Katowice. After two years studies at the Warsaw Academy of Music Mr. Wisniewski won an international competition and was accepted by Sheldon Morgenstern to attend the Eastern Music Festival.
"Mr. Wisniewski ... demonstrated excellent professional qualities! This is a very talented conductor with a passionate expression and clear gestures... Best reviews from the orchestra members and big sympathies from all management staff"
Elena Kalinovská, ICM Concert Agency
"direction inspired and engaged"
Pizzicato Magazine
"following in the tradition of Serge Koussevitsky and Zubin Mehta, both great double bass instrumentalists, Dariusz shows enormous potential for a truly distinguished career in music"
Prof. Ezra Laderman, Dean, Yale University, School of Music
"shows a deep understanding of music and a perfect understanding of instrumental problems and possibilities"
Patrick Baton, Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Liege
"very professional, experienced and talented", "demonstrating a complete grasp of the challenges he faces and successfully executing them"
Kerry Turner, composer, hornist of the American Horn Quartet, Virtuoso Horn Duo
..a musician and artist of great sensitivity and accomplishment", "highly gifted conductor whose spirited and intelligent musicianship allied with a profound understanding of orchestras and musical style"
Bramwell Tovey, Music Director, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
