Damian Zyskowski (born February 4, 1999), accordionist. He began learning to play the
instrument at the age of 7 under the tutelage of Dariusz Stefanowski at the 1st degree State
Music School in Szczuczyn. Currently, he is a student of the 1st year of master’s studies at the
Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. He participated in numerous master classes
where he perfected his skills under the supervision of outstanding teachers. Damian has had
many successes as a soloist and chamber musician at international accordion competitions.
Last academic year, he was the laureate of many competitions, including:

• / 1st place / International Accordion Competition “Bela pl. Panthy ”14-17.04.2021
  (Slavonski brod, Croatia)
• / distinction / XIX Gorlice Accordion Confrontations 05-07.05.21.
• / 3rd place / 13th International Accordion Competition “Perpetuum Mobile”, May 7, 21,
  (Drohobycz, Ukraine)
• / 2nd place / International Accordion Competition “Concord of Sounds-2021”, May 16-21,
  21, (Latvia)
• / 2nd place / 11th International Accordion Festival “Accordion Art”, 31.05-03.06.21,
  (Sarajevo, Serbia)
• / 2nd place / Lublin Accordion Competition, 12/06/21
• / 2nd place / 12th International Accordion Competition “Italia Award”, 1-20.06.21r. (Italy)
• / 1st place / International Music Competition “Medici Competition”, August 15, 21,
  (London, England)
  -/2 place/ „Royal Sound Music Competition”, September 2021 (Montreal, Canada)