Jump to content

Draft:Till Janczukowicz

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Till Janczukowicz is a German entrepreneur, creative, and music industry executive known for his contributions to classical music promotion, education, and digitization of classical music. Born in Aachen in 1967, he began his career as a pianist and music critic before transitioning into artist management and production.

Early Career and Education

Janczukowicz studied piano at the Aachen Conservatory and later at the Cologne Music Conservatory. His early career included pianist and music critic roles, where he engaged with prominent artists such as Alfred Brendel, Murray Perahia, and Svjatoslav Richter.

Filharmonia Szczecin

Artist Management and Production

In 1990, he shifted to cultural management, directing master classes at the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, presenting artists like Christa Ludwig, Oscar Peterson, the Beaux Arts Trio, and the Alban Berg Quartet. He founded the New Arts Orchestra with Bob Brookmeyer, a youth big band featuring artists like Clark Terry and Gerry Mulligan. From 2000 to 2011, Janczukowicz served as managing partner of Columbia Artists Management GmbH in Berlin, representing artists including Seiji Ozawa, Juraj Valcuha, Christian Thielemann, Ivo Pogorelich, and Arcadi Volodos.

Busoni Mahler His production credits include organizing the first concert for Pope Benedict XVI in the Vatican in 2005 and overseeing Plácido Domingo's performance at the 2006 FIFA World Cup final in Berlin.

Presseportal

Abu Dhabi Classics

In 2007, Janczukowicz founded Abu Dhabi Classics, a concert series aimed at integrating culture, education, and tourism in the United Arab Emirates. The series featured performances by the Vienna Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Staatskapelle Dresden, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, among others.

The National

IDAGIO

In 2015, Janczukowicz founded IDAGIO, a streaming service dedicated to classical music. The platform offers a vast catalog of classical recordings and has been recognized for contributing to the digital accessibility of classical music.

Recent Endeavors

In 2024, Janczukowicz launched HelloGenius, a platform connecting individuals with leading experts across various fields, including arts, music, and literature. The platform offers interactive online classes and mentorship opportunities.

Personal Life

Janczukowicz is known for his deep appreciation of classical music and has been instrumental in bridging the gap between traditional classical music and modern digital platforms.

References

[edit]

"From streaming to total immersion: Idagio’s Till Janczukowicz." Bachtrack, November 2022.

Bachtrack

"Das hohe Lied der Metadaten." Forbes Austria, January 2019.

Forbes Österreich

"Der Klassik-Streamingdienst Idagio - klassische Musik per Handy-App." KfW Stories.

KfW

"Bach und Beethoven auf dem Smartphone." Aachener Zeitung.

Aachener Zeitung

"IDAGIO"