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The season honours Scotland\u2019s long-standing connection with Poland and showcases the extraordinary richness of Polish culture, both past and present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra<\/a> \u2013 the resident orchestra of the National Forum of Music, Wroc\u0142aw \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Focus on Poland features seven concerts celebrating Polish culture. We showcase outstanding Polish artists \u2013 the NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra<\/a>,  Piotr Anderszewski<\/a>, VO\u0141OSI<\/a>, and the Wroc\u0142aw Baroque Ensemble<\/a> \u2013 alongside performances of iconic Polish repertoire, played by the award-winning violinist Bomsori Kim<\/a>, and the exceptional pianist Ryan Wang.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFocus on Poland at the EIF\u201d 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hear them at:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VO\u0141OSI <\/strong>– Sat 9 Aug 2025, 7.00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFM Leopoldinum: Bizet\u2019s Carmen Suite<\/strong> – Sun 10 Aug 2025, 7.30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Piotr Anderszewski<\/strong> – Mon 11 Aug 2025, 11.00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NFM Leopoldinum: Benedetti & Sitkovetsky\u2019s Tribute to Menuhin<\/strong> – Mon 11 Aug 2025, 7.30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bomsori Kim & Thomas Hoppe<\/strong> – Thu 14 Aug 2025, 11.00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wroc\u0142aw Baroque Ensemble<\/strong> – Sat 16 Aug 2025, 11.00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan Wang<\/strong> – Mon 18 Aug 2025, 11.00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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*Special Discount Code Available for audiences of the Polish Cultural Institute in London for concerts on the 10th and 14th August*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the code:  FOPOLAND to enjoy an amazing 50% off tickets for the following performances:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 10 August, 7.30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(approx. 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this concert, Bizet\u2019s Carmen Suite<\/em><\/a>, The NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra perform a deeply emotive programme, featuring works by Gra\u017cyna Bacewicz, Richard Strauss and Wojciech Kilar. George Bizet\u2019s opera Carmen closes their performance, scored for Rodion Shchedrin\u2019s imaginative arrangement.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra, resident at the National Forum of Music in Wroc\u0142aw, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase tickets HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more with The Warm Up: NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra Residency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday 14 August, 11am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(approx. 1 hour 45 minutes, including a 20 minute interval)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bomsori Kim & Thomas Hoppejoin in a stunning recital celebrating Poland\u2019s 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 Gra\u017cyna 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purchase tickets HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more with The Warm Up: Bomsori Kim & Thomas Hoppe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Promo T&Cs:<\/strong> 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.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIND OUT MORE HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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George Bizet\u2019s opera Carmen closes their performance, scored for Rodion Shchedrin\u2019s imaginative arrangement. \nThe NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra, resident at the National Forum of Music in Wroc\u0142aw, 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.\nPurchase tickets HERE.\nLearn more with The Warm Up: NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra Residency\n___\nThursday 14 August, 11am\n(approx. 1 hour 45 minutes, including a 20 minute interval)\nBomsori Kim & Thomas Hoppejoin in a stunning recital celebrating Poland\u2019s rich musical heritage. 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