Waldemar Malicki is a renowned Polish pianist known for his versatile talent and captivating performances. His extraordinary keyboard skills allow him to deliver unique interpretations. He is recognized for his exceptional connection with the audience, seamlessly blending musical and verbal virtuosity. With a delightful sense of humour, he surprises the listeners, pushing the boundaries of imagination while maintaining a touch of elegance and subtle spice. He remains classy, avoids introducing politics, and dedicates himself to daily finger exercises, entertaining audiences both in Poland and abroad. 

Born on October 3, 1958, in Lublin, Waldemar Malicki began his musical journey after graduating from the Secondary Music School in Lublin. He pursued further studies at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk under the guidance of Jerzy Sulikowski. He continued to refine his skills with renowned pianists Paul Badura-Skoda and Jörg Demus, focusing on chamber music under the tutelage of Erik Werba.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with nearly all Polish philharmonic orchestras and has performed extensively in Europe, South and North America, and Japan. He has shared the stage with acclaimed Polish singers such as Andrzej Hiolski, Stefania Toczyska, and Teresa Żylis-Gara, as well as distinguished violinists like Kaja Danczowska, Krzysztof Jakowicz, and Konstanty Andrzej Kulka. He has also worked closely with chamber ensembles including the Silesian Quartet and the Wilanów Quartet. Together with his wife, Tamara Granat, Waldemar Malicki formed the ‘Duo Granat’, a unique piano duo in Poland specializing in four-hand piano music.

He has recorded numerous radio and CD albums, totalling around 40 recordings, with labels such as Polskie Nagrania, Polton, CD Accord, DUX, Pavane (Belgium), Adda (France), Koch Records Schwann, Wergo (Germany), and Pony Canyon (Japan). His album featuring works by Karol Szymanowski, recorded with violinist Piotr Pławner, was named the 1998 Chamber Music Album of the Year by the monthly magazine ‘Studio’. In recognition of his artistic achievements, Waldemar Malicki has been honoured with three “FRYDERYKS” - awards of the Polish Phonographic Industry.

He has also conducted masterclasses in Finland, Iceland, North and South America, and Japan. In 1992, he served as a jury member at the Vina del Mar Piano Competition in Chile.

Waldemar Malicki has graced the stage of various prestigious festivals, including the Polish Piano Festival in Słupsk, “Warsaw Autumn”, “Wratislavia Cantans”, the Music Festival in Łańcut, the Krzysztof Penderecki Festival in Lusławice, the Chopin Festival in Duszniki-Zdrój, the Holiday Star Festival in Międzyzdroje, the Mazurian Cabaret Night in Mrągowo, the Festival Cervantino in Mexico, and the Festival Chopin in Geneva. He has also performed at gala concerts and for esteemed cultural and social institutions, such as the Buzek Family Foundation and Alexander Gudzowaty’s “Crescendum est” Foundation. Additionally, he represented Poland on Polish Day at the EXPO in Hanover in 2000.

He founded and served as the chairman of the Society of Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Since 2000, he has held the role of artistic director for the Festival of Musical Virtuosity and Humour in Nowy Sącz. Starting from April 2008, he became a member of the Council of the Foundation Centre of National Creativity.

Waldemar Malicki is also actively involved in hosting music programmes on Polish Television. In these programmes, reminiscent of the style of Leonard Bernstein and Glenn Gould, he skillfully analyses various musical phenomena, often incorporating improvisation. Additionally, he showcases his talent through special recitals of piano improvisation in the style of 19^th-century virtuosos, accompanied by humorous narration and commentary. Together with director Jacek Kęcik, he created the music and cabaret show “Co tu jest grane?” [What’s being played?], which aired on Polish Television's Channel I. The show has received numerous awards, including the Grand Prix at the 2005 Good Humour Festival and the Rose D'Or at the Lucerne Festival. Since 2007, in collaboration with Jacek Kęcik and conductor Bernard Chmielarz, he has curated and conducted a new concert series called Filharmonia Dowcipu [The Philharmonic of Wit]. These concerts feature an orchestra of 12 musicians and soloists, offering delightful performances that blend music and humour.