Polish-British conductor Jacek Kaspszyk's career was launched at Karajan Conducting Competition where he was one of only two prize winners together with Valery Gergiev. He has recently completed a tenure as Artistic Director of the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and has held leading positions with most major Polish orchestras, including Artistic Director of the Wrocław Philharmonic, Music Director of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, and Music and General Director of the Polish National Opera.
Known worldwide for his masterly interpretations of Polish works, he also conducts a wide range of the major Romantic, 20th century and contemporary orchestral repertoire. His operatic repertoire ranges from Mozart and Rossini, via Puccini and Verdi to Strauss and Wagner, each to great critical acclaim.
His extensive discography includes award-winning recordings and has earned highest critical praise from Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine, amongst others. His forthcoming season includes appearances with the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra, Bern Symphony Orchestra, Slovenian Philharmonic and the Slovakian Philharmonic, as well as regular visits to China.