The season honours Scotland’s long-standing connection with Poland and showcases the extraordinary richness of Polish culture, both past and present.

The NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra – the resident orchestra of the National Forum of Music, Wrocław – comes to the International Festival as the flagship ensemble of Focus on Poland. This string orchestra has been developing its sound for almost 40 years, now led by British violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky.

Focus on Poland features seven concerts celebrating Polish culture. We showcase outstanding Polish artists – Piotr Anderszewski, VOŁOSI, and the Wrocław Baroque Ensemble – alongside performances of iconic Polish repertoire, played by the award-winning violinist Bomsori Kim, and the exceptional pianist Ryan Wang.

“Focus on Poland at the EIF” is a part of the UK/Poland Season 2025 organized by the British Council, the Adam Mickiewicz Institute and the Polish Cultural Institute in London.

Hear them at:

VOŁOSI – Sat 9 Aug 2025, 7.00pm

NFM Leopoldinum: Bizet’s Carmen Suite – Sun 10 Aug 2025, 7.30pm

Piotr Anderszewski – Mon 11 Aug 2025, 11.00am

NFM Leopoldinum: Benedetti & Sitkovetsky’s Tribute to Menuhin – Mon 11 Aug 2025, 7.30pm

Bomsori Kim & Thomas Hoppe – Thu 14 Aug 2025, 11.00am

Wrocław Baroque Ensemble – Sat 16 Aug 2025, 11.00am

Ryan Wang – Mon 18 Aug 2025, 11.00am

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