Artist Diploma

Jan Łosoś

Cello
Poland

Classically trained cellist exploring the instrument's possibilities beyond traditional repertoire - through live electronics, improvisation, and cross-genre projects.

Awards
  • 1st Special Prize - Flame Competition, Paris
  • 1st Prize - National Cello confrontations, Bydgoszcz
  • 2nd Prize - 11th International Jan Vychytil Cello Competition, Prague

Biography

Jan Łosoś is a versatile Polish cellist with a passion for classical music, improvisation, andjazz. As a recipient of the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship, he completed hisMaster's degree in cello performance under Martina Schucan at the Zurich University ofthe Arts, followed by further studies with Alexander Neustroev and Jérôme Pernoo.He is a prizewinner of numerous international and national competitions. Among his mostsignificant achievements is the 1st Special Prize at the Flame Competition in Paris, whichhe received in 2025. Deeply interested in jazz and improvisation, he collaborates withEugene Friesen to further develop his creative expression.His artistic growth has been shaped by masterclasses with renowned cellists includingThomas Grossenbacher, Arto Noras, Julius Berger, and Kazimierz Michalik.He earned his Bachelor's degree at the Chopin University of Music in Warsaw, studyingwith Tomasz Strahl and Rafał Kwiatkowski.Jan performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician across Switzerland, Germany, and Italy.

Institutions
  • Pernoo School of Musical Performance - Jérôme Pernoo - Since 2025
  • Private Education - prof. Alexander Neustroev - Since 2024
  • Zurich University of the Arts - Master of Music Performance - prof. Martina Schucan, secondary subject: jazz cello - prof. Cecile Grübler - 2020-2023
  • The Chopin University of Music - Bachelor of Music Performance - prof. Tomasz Strahl - 2018-2020
  • National Music School - prof. Tomasz Strahl - 2013-2018

Activity

Festivals / Seasons
  • Duo Performance at Probaltica Festival - Toruń - 2025
  • Duo Performance at “OPUS” - Zurich - 2025
  • „Cello Consort“ - nonet with Giovanni Sollima, Palace Stauffer, Cremona - 2024
  • Solo Performance at Social Impact Forum UBS - Geneva, Switzerland - 2023
  • Solo Performance at the Final concert of Fragiles-X Family Congress - Oberlahr, Germany - 2023
Academies
  • Rutesheim Academy - Jakob Spahn - 2025
  • SIMA - Thomas Grossenbacher - 2023

masterclasses
  • Fondazione Stauffer, Cremona - Giovanni Sollima - 2024

Media

In their own words

What does music mean to you?

I believe instrumental music is one of the ways to be present to the transcendent mysteries of life.

What does studying at the Pernoo School of Musical Performance mean to you?

It is unlocking in me the freedom to express - through touching both psychological and technical issues of playing the cello.

What are your interests or activities outside of music?

In my free time, I love road cycling in the beautiful landscapes of Switzerland and being active. Another way I like to release energy is by attending all sorts of electronic-music and jazz events. Apart from music, my second passion I am pursuing professionally is mathematics and economics.

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  • 1st Prize – Società Umanitaria International Competition (Milano)
  • 1st Prize – Belgium Cello Society Competition (Brussels)
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