Concerts in the 2024–2025 season
4
October
04.10.2024, Friday, 7:00 pm
Wrocław, NFM, Main Hall
Back to Future
NFM Choir and NFM Wrocław Philharmonic Season Opening
Performers:
Andrzej Kosendiak – conductor
Julian Gilewski* – conductor
Nardus Williams – soprano
Anna Mikołajczyk-Niewiedział – soprano
Krystian Adam Krzeszowiak – tenor
Paweł Horodyski – bass
Natalia Dragan** – violin
Nazarij Stasyshyn** – piano
NFM Choir
Lionel Sow – artistic direction of NFM Choir
NFM Wrocław Philharmonic
Programme:
S. Moniuszko Winter Tale – fantastic overture for great orchestra*
I.J. Paderewski Melody**
F. Chopin Polonaise in A major **
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W.A. Mozart Mass in C minor KV 427 “Great”
**The NFM Promotes programme supports young artists from Lower Silesia and is realised as part of the National Forum of Music 10th anniversary celebrations.
13
October
13.10.2024, Sunday, 7:00 pm
Warsaw, Royal Castle
In paradisum
3rd Festival In Tempore Regum Finale. The Music of Royal Times
Performers:
Andrzej Kosendiak – conductor
Marta Boberska – soprano
Justyna Rapacz – alto
Sylwester Smulczyński – tenor
Paweł Michalczuk – bass
Polish Royal Opera Vocal Ensemble
Jakub Szafrański – preparation of Polish Royal Opera Vocal Ensemble
Capella Regia Polona
Programme:
G.G. Gorczycki Conductus funebris
J.S. Bach Laß, Fürstin, laß noch einen Strahl – cantata BWV 198
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J.S. Bach Tönet, ihr Pauken! Erschallet, Trompeten! – cantata BWV 214
25
October
25.10.2024, Friday, 7:00 pm
Katowice, Silesian Philharmonic, Karol Stryja Concert Hall
Concert for All Souls Day
Performers:
Andrzej Kosendiak – conductor
NFM Choir
Lionel Sow – artistic direction of NFM Choir
Silesian Philharmonic Choir
Jarosław Wolanin – choirmaster
Silesian Chamber Orchestra
Programme:
A. Pärt Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten, The Deer’s Cry
G.G. Gorczycki Jesu Corona Virginum
A. Pärt Salve Regina
J. MacMillan Seven Lat Words from the Cross – cantata for choir and string orchestra
9
November
09.11.2024, Saturday, 7:00 pm
NFM, Main Hall, reversed stage
Józef Zeidler & Wrocław Baroque Ensemble
Performers:
Andrzej Kosendiak – conductor
Wrocław Baroque Ensemble
Programme:
J. Zeidler Missa ex D
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M.J. Żebrowski Vesperae in Visitatione Beatae Mariae Virginis
10
November
10.11.2024, Sunday, 7:00 pm
Lithuania, State Philharmonic in Kaunas
Wrocław Baroque Ensemble in Kaunas
Performers:
Andrzej Kosendiak – conductor
Wrocław Baroque Ensemble
Programme:
J. Zeidler Missa ex D
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M.J. Żebrowski Vesperae in Visitatione Beatae Mariae Virginis
22
November
22.11.2024, Friday, 7:00 pm
Wałbrzych, Sudeten Philharmonic
Saint Cecilia Day Concert
Performers:
Andrzej Kosendiak – conductor
Bartłomiej Nizioł – violin
Aldona Bartnik – soprano
Aleksandra Turalska – soprano
Ewelina Wojewoda – alto
Aleksandra Michniewicz – alto
Maciej Gocman – tenor
Adam Cieślak – tenor
Dawid Dubec – bass
Michał Pytlewski – bass
Sudeten Philharmonic Orchestra
Programme:
J. Haydn L’isola disabitata Overture Hob. XXVIII:9
F. Janiewicz Violin Concerto No. 3 in A major
J. Haydn Symphony in G minor “La Poule” Hob I:83
H. Purcell Welcome to All the Pleasures Z. 339 (“Ode for Saint Cecilia Day”)
6
December
06.12.2024, Friday, 7:00 pm
Wrocław, NFM, Main Hall
Saint Nicolas Cantata
15th Anniversary of the NFM Boys’ Choir
Performers:
Andrzej Kosendiak – conductor*
Małgorzata Podzielny – conductor
Mark Padmore – tenor*
Mikołaj Szczęsny – organ
Michał Rot – piano*
Katarzyna Neugebauer-Jastrzębska – piano*
NFM Girls’ Choir
NFM Boys’ Choir
NFM Choir
Lionel Sow – artistic direction of NFM Choir
Rondo Vocal Ensemble
NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra
Programme:
B. Britten Missa brevis D-dur choir and organ, op. 63
M. Raczyński Canticum trium puerorum (world premiere)
G. Miśkiewicz Laudate Dominum omnes gentes
M. Ziółkowski Gloria for three mixed choirs, two children’s choirs and chamber orchestra
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B. Britten Saint Nicolas Cantata – op. 42*
Honorary Patronage
17
December
17.12.2024, Tuesday, 7:30 pm
Hungary, Pécs Cathedral
Wrocław Baroque Ensemble in Hungary
Performers:
Andrzej Kosendiak – conductor
Wrocław Baroque Ensemble
Festival Choir of the Pannon Philharmonic
Programme:
M.J. Żebrowski Rorate coeli; Magnificat
G.G. Gorczycki Jesu Corona Virginum
J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio BWV 248: Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage BWV 248/1
Co-financed from the funds of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage under the Inspiring Culture programme.
22
December
22.12.2024, Sunday, 6:00 pm
Wrocław, NFM, Main Hall, reversed stage
Virtuoso
Performers:
Andrzej Kosendiak – conductor
Bartłomiej Nizioł – violin
Wrocław Baroque Orchestra
Jarosław Thiel – artistic direction of Wrocław Baroque Orchestra
Programme:
W.A. Mozart Le Nozze di Figaro Overture KV 492
F. Janiewicz Violin Concerto No. 3 in A major
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J. Haydn Symphony in E flat major Hob. I:103 ‘Drum Roll’
7
January
07.01.2025, Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Wrocław, NFM, Main Hall, reversed stage
Komm
Performers:
Andrzej Kosendiak – conductor
Giovanni Antonini – recorder
NFM Boys’ Choir*
Małgorzata Podzielny – artistic direction of NFM Boys’ Choir
Wrocław Baroque Ensemble
Programme:
J.S. Bach
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit – cantata, BWV 106*
Komm, Jesu, komm – motet, BWV 229
Komm süßer Tod, komm selge Ruh!, – BWV 478
Komm, du süße Todesstunde – cantata, BWV 161*