Ensemble

Harmonica ensemble “Animato” was founded in 1978 by Jerzy Grzesiukiewicz and is the longest acting chamber ensemble in Szczecin. They are considered to be among the top groups of this type in the world.

Marek Jaroszyński (playing on chromatic), Piotr Bieliński (chord), Piotr Włodarczyk (bass) are harmonica enthusiasts, graduates of accordion and piano class of music school playing together since 1992.

“Animato” is the unique group with a rich artistic achievements which is a regular guest of Polish and European music festivals. They are active in Poland and abroad, giving dozens of concerts a year.

In addition to awards and honors gained at Polish festivals, “Animato” finished twice on the podium of international harmonica competitions, including won the prestigious World Harmonica Festival in Trossingen (Germany). Members of the group serve on jury of the Polish and international harmonica competitions.

Over the many years of activity they have performed in prestigious concert halls and philharmonics in Poland and abroad presenting a wide technical capabilities and qualities of orchestral sound of concert harmonicas.

“ANIMATO” has an original performing style based on its own arrangements of classical and pop music hits. Thanks to their ambitious and versatile repertoire, the trio’s musicians are invited to prestigious music events, including the International Ignacy Jan Paderewski Festival in Warsaw (2016) or the Jan Kiepura Festival in Krynica Zdrój (2021). As honorary guests, they participated in the world’s largest Asia Pacific Harmonica Festival organized for the 14th time in  Jiangyin, China (2024).

With just a few inconspicuous harmonicas, the musicians of the group are able to bring out a symphonic sound and achieve a welthy of harmony in an effective way. The trio’s performances are an unique opportunity to find out that the works of great masters such as Frederic Chopin, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or Johann Sebastian Bach will sound as fascinating as the legendary hits of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra or Paul Anka.

“Trio Animato” recorded several CDs with a diverse music including the latest album entitled “Sunday Millionaires”.

Since 2021 they have been cooperating with EASTTOP company – a world recognized manufacturer of high-quality harmonicas.