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 – the NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra,  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

*Special Discount Code Available for audiences of the Polish Cultural Institute in London for concerts on the 10th and 14th August*

Use the code:  FOPOLAND to enjoy an amazing 50% off tickets for the following performances:

Sunday 10 August, 7.30pm

(approx. 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval)

In this concert, Bizet’s Carmen Suite, The NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra perform a deeply emotive programme, featuring works by Grażyna Bacewicz, Richard Strauss and Wojciech Kilar. George Bizet’s opera Carmen closes their performance, scored for Rodion Shchedrin’s imaginative arrangement.  

The NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra, resident at the National Forum of Music in Wrocław, takes centre stage as the flagship ensemble of our Focus on Poland series during their International Festival Residency. For nearly 40 years, this string orchestra has honed their distinctive sound under the leadership of exceptional violinist-directors. Originally rooted in classical and Baroque repertoire, the NFM later embraced 20th-century works. Since 2023, British violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky has been leading the charge.

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Learn more with The Warm Up: NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra Residency

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Thursday 14 August, 11am

(approx. 1 hour 45 minutes, including a 20 minute interval)

Bomsori Kim & Thomas Hoppejoin in a stunning recital celebrating Poland’s rich musical heritage. Bomsori Kim is internationally recognised as one of the most dynamic and exciting violinists of today. The programme includes works by Karol Szymanawski, Henryk Wieniawski, and by Grażyna Bacewicz. Known as the first lady of Polish music, Bacewicz brought a fiercely individual style to a range of distinctive works for her instrument: the violin.

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Learn more with The Warm Up: Bomsori Kim & Thomas Hoppe

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Promo T&Cs: FOPOLAND can get 50% off tickets to these performances. Enter promo code FOPOLAND at checkout when booking online or quote when calling the Box Office on 0131 473 2000. Maximum 4 tickets per customer per event. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or concession. Offer subject to availability and valid for new ticket purchases only. Our standard ticket terms and conditions apply.  

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