Piotr Sałajczyk is a pianist born in 1982 in Warsaw. His discography is impressive, as he has recorded for renowned labels such as DUX, CD Accord, Naxos, and Haenssler. His performances have also been featured on Polish Radio Programme 2, the Belgian radio station Musiq3, Deutschlandradio, and HR2. Known for his dedication to contemporary music, Piotr Sałajczyk has premiered numerous works.

He graduated with distinction from the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, studying under the guidance of Józef Stompel. He furthered his musical education at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, where he studied with Pavel Gililov. Additionally, he has refined his skills through masterclasses led by renowned pianists such as Alexei Maximov, Wiesław Szlachta, Christopher Wyneken, and Krystian Zimerman. Currently, Piotr Sałajczyk serves as an assistant professor at his alma mater.

His debut CD, featuring the last sonatas of Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert (DUX), was highly acclaimed and received the distinction of being named ‘Maestro’ by the French monthly magazine Pianiste. A significant achievement in his discography is the release of the first-ever recording of the complete piano works of Juliusz Zarębski, an unjustly forgotten Polish composer of the Romantic era who was also Ferenc Liszt’s favourite pupil. This album, released in 2017 by DUX, encompasses three discs of solo piano works and a fourth disc featuring works for four hands, with Sałajczyk accompanied by Maria Szwajgier-Kułakowska.

Piotr Sałajczyk’s recordings have garnered critical acclaim and international recognition. His exceptional achievements have earned him prestigious awards, including the Pizzicato Supersonic by Pizzicato magazine from Luxembourg, the 5 de Diapason, four Fryderyk Award nominations, the title of the album of the month by Opera Nederland, and a silver medal from the Global Music Award, among others.