Marika Staszewska – violinist, student of The Stanislaw Moniuszko Academy in Gdansk. She took part in many orchestral projects as a concertmaster, collaborating with prominent conductors, incl. Adam Sztaba, Francisco Maestre, Francesco Colasanto, Wolfgang Spitz or the late Jacek Kraszewski. Winner of many awards and distinctions at solo and chamber competitions, including: 2nd place at the 1st International Music Competition in Kyoto in Japan – solo, 2nd place at the VI Odin International Music Competition, honorable mention at the International Music Competition OPUS 2020 in Krakow with a chamber ensemble.