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Lucid Duo blends the emotional depth of classical music with a bold crossover vision, delivering electrifying marimba performances that transcend genres and captivate audiences worldwide. Known for their high-energy stage presence and unique sonic landscapes, Irena and Tomasz have toured across Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Japan, Taiwan, and Mexico. Their music, composed entirely by Tomasz, explores the intersection of neoclassical, cinematic, and electronic influences, creating immersive sound worlds that resonate beyond the traditional concert format. 

As first-prize winners of the Universal Marimba Competition (under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium), they have performed internationally on stages ranging from the Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, National Concert Hall Taipei, Ginza Yamaha Hall Tokyo, Auditorio de Tenerife, and Bulgaria Hall to progressive venues such as Bahnhof Fischbach (DE), A38 Ship Budapest and Sargfabrik Vienna. Their compelling performances have left a lasting impression at international festivals including the Festival Internacional de Marimbistas (Mexico), Midis-Minimes Festival (Belgium), Sofia Music Weeks, and Kultursommer Wien. 

Formed in 2011 during their studies at Europe’s pioneering Marimba Master’s program at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp, Lucid Duo embodies a shared passion for expanding the artistic possibilities of the instrument. Tomasz, an acclaimed composer, continuously expands the marimba’s repertoire—from intricate duo works to large-scale concertos for marimba and orchestra. 

Beyond the stage, Lucid Duo is deeply committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians. They have given masterclasses at leading institutions such as the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Taipei National University of Arts, Osaka College of Music, SOAI University Osaka, Toho Gakuen School of Music, Kunitachi College of Music (Tokyo), University of Sciences and Arts Chiapas (Mexico), and University of Debrecen (Hungary). They also teach regularly at international marimba academies across Europe and Asia and serve as jury members for prestigious competitions, including the Japan Percussion Association’s Competition and Italy PAS. 

Their artistic excellence has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Start-Stipendium from the Federal Chancellery of Austria, which enabled further specialization with the legendary Keiko Abe—the primary figure in the development of the five-octave marimba—in Tokyo. Based in Vienna, Irena and Tomasz are proudly endorsed by Yamaha and Innovative Percussion USA. With a distinctive musical voice and an ever-evolving artistic vision, Lucid Duo continues to redefine the marimba’s role on the global stage, making them one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking marimba duos of today.