Nazwisko/name: Dešukas
Imię/first name: Tadas


Tadas Dešukas Famed for his talent as an improviser Tadas Dešukas studied violin at the National M.K. Čiurlionis School of Art and the Rhythmic Music Department at the Vilnius College of Higher Education. He also plays viola, octave (baritone) violin, mandolin and a bass guitar. Tadas has participated in: Republican Domas Svirskis Young Performers Competition Graduate; Druskininkai International Violin Mastery; Sejny Jewish Folk Music and Improvisation Master Classes „Raft musicians” with Paul Brody (Germany), Frank London (USA), Michael Alpert (USA), Stuart Brotman (USA). In 2006 he contributed to the group’s
“Rain Curtain” activities, also voted as the best „Vilnius Jazz Young Power” competition instrumentalist. In the period of 2006-2014 he participated in various jazz, rock, electronic music, contemporary folk festivals, did many recordings as a session artist for many different artist and projects, teamed up with various performers of jazz, electronic, popular and classical music including V. Chekasin, D. Pulauskas, J. Cabral, V. Nivinskas, A. Jofė, L. Shinkarenko, D. Naujokaitis and many others.

Calendar 2018

July  25
audition in Lusławice – semi-finals
July 26
audition in Lusławice – semi-finals
July 27
audition in Lusławice – finals
July 28 – gala concert in Cracow

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About

Zbigniew Seifert (1946-1979) was one of the most eminent Polish jazz musicians and a man of incredible musical talent. His untimely death did not let him fully develop his musical abilities and interrupted a promising worldwide career.

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Regulations

Regulations of the 3rd Zbigniew Seifert International Jazz Violin Competition, Poland, July 25-28, 2018.

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Awards

Awards in 2020

10,000 EURO – 1st prize

5,000 EURO – 2nd prize

2,000 EURO – 3rd prize

1.000 EURO – journalists awards

1.000 EURO – special award funded by SAWP

Audience award - concert organised by the Zbigniew Seifert Foundation

Special award - concert organised by the Krzysztof Penderecki Music Centre in Luslawice

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Gallery

Marek Karewicz photos

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