Concert Violinist & Educator
Magdalena Ryszkowski
Polish-American concert violinist celebrated for her expressive artistry and radiant tone. Magdalena has performed across Europe and the United States — from Carnegie Hall to the Warsaw Philharmonic — captivating audiences with her vibrant stage presence and deep musicality.
A journey through music, passion, and artistry.
Biography
Magdalena Ryszkowski is a Polish American concert violinist admired for her expressive artistry, technical mastery, and vibrant stage presence. Her performances have captivated audiences across the United States and Europe—from her acclaimed debut at New York’s Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in 2002 to appearances at the Warsaw Philharmonic, the Baltic Philharmonic, the Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic, and the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music.
Since joining the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra in 2009, Magdalena continues to inspire through both her orchestral and solo engagements. Beyond the stage, she is deeply committed to music education and has been a faculty member of the Hendrix College Music Department since 2013, while also maintaining a thriving private teaching studio.
Her artistic projects focus on promoting the music of Polish composers such as Wieniawski, Bacewicz, Szymanowski, Lutoslawski, and Penderecki — sharing the beauty and diversity of Poland’s musical heritage with audiences across the United States and abroad.
Magdalena studied at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw and holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University in New Jersey. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Orchestral Studies from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
“Music allows me to connect with people beyond words – it’s a dialogue of emotion.”
— Magdalena Ryszkowski
Projects
Soundscapes of Poland
Soundscapes of Poland is an artistic project by violinist Magdalena Ryszkowski, dedicated to exploring the evolving sound world of Polish music. Through the works of Henryk Wieniawski, Grażyna Bacewicz, Karol Szymanowski, Witold Lutosławski, Krzysztof Penderecki, and other influential composers, the project traces Poland’s musical journey from Romantic lyricism to modern innovation.
Each performance reveals a distinct “soundscape” — a reflection of Poland’s cultural spirit, history, and emotional depth. The program brings together brilliance, passion, and reflection, connecting audiences across borders through the universal language of music.
Through concerts, recordings, and outreach, Soundscapes of Poland seeks to expand international awareness of Poland’s extraordinary contribution to classical music and to showcase the enduring beauty of its artistic voice.
