PAGANINI / LIPIŃSKI/ WIENIAWSKI #3

Nova Music and Architecture

Recital

Data wydarzenia

17.08.2025r. 19:00

Location

Chamber Hall CKK Jordanki

Entrance

Admission free *

The finalists of the 6th International Karol Lipiński Violin Competition

Sunjae Ok (South Korea) – violin - the winner of the 1st prize of the at 6th International Karol Lipiński Violin Competition
Radosław Kurek - piano
Piotr Matwiejczuk - host

Programme:

I. Yun - Das Vögelchen
N. Paganini - Le streghe Op. 8
N. Paganini - Caprices for violin Op. 1 No. 11, 5, 16
G. Enescu – Ménétrier Op. 28 No. 1
E. Ysaÿe – Sonata for violin No. 3 in D minor “Ballada” op. 27
K. Lipiński – Polonaise A major Op. 9 No. 1
H. Wieniawski – Fantazja brillante Op. 20

One Day, Three Recitals – three exceptional young violinists, Sunjae Ok (South Korea), Carla Marrero Martínez (Spain), and Wonbeen Chung (South Korea) – will take the stage in Toruń, performing masterpieces by three legendary virtuosos of the violin: Niccolò Paganini, Karol Lipiński, and Henryk Wieniawski. This promises to be a true delight for lovers of string music.

In October 2024, the Toruń audience was captivated by these remarkable artists during the 6th International Karol Lipiński Violin Competition. Over the course of the competition, they advanced through three demanding stages, dedicating long hours to rehearsals and performing in solo recitals, with piano accompaniment, and alongside the Toruń Symphony Orchestra. Their talent, discipline, and passion were on full display — but in the end, there could only be one winner.

Sunjae Ok claimed first prize, along with several additional awards.

Wonbeen Chung was awarded third place, also receiving multiple special prizes.

Carla Marrero Martínez earned the title of finalist, and was additionally honoured with the Youth Jury and Festival Office Awards.

Now, these three outstanding musicians return to Toruń to showcase their artistry through the iconic works of Paganini, Lipiński, and Wieniawski, and pieces by other great composers such as Eugène Ysaÿe, Robert Schumann, and Franz Schubert.

They will be accompanied by pianists Radosław Kurek and Bartłomiej Wezner, who also supported them during the competition, helping bring their performances to life on stage.

Sunjae Ok

Sunjae Ok has performed extensively across Europe and Asia, collaborating with ensembles such as the Euro-Asia Philharmonic Orchestra and the Imcheon Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Nanse Gum, among others. In 2015, he appeared at the InterHarmony Music Festival in Arcidosso, Italy. In 2017, he began his studies at the Universität der Künste Berlin under Prof. Tomasz Tomaszewski. His career is marked by numerous accolades, including first prize in the Areum Broadcasting Network Music Competition (2004), first prize in Korea’s Little Mozart Competition (2007), and top honours upon completing his education at the Yewon School (2014). He has also performed in Poland, giving concerts in Moszna and Opole in 2018. In 2020, he was awarded second prize at the 7th International Chamber Music Competition in Bydgoszcz, and in 2024, he captured first prize at the 6th International Karol Lipiński Violin Competition in Toruń.