Angelica Antonini, Núria Rial, Andrzej Filończyk, Mark Padmore Star in National Forum of Music’s 2026-27 Season
By Afton MarkayThe National Forum of Music announces its 2026-27 season.
This article feature classical voice works only.
Mark Padmore performs Bach’s “Ich habe genug” at the Krzyżowa-Music festival.
Performance Date: Aug. 30, 2026
Thomas Guggeis conducts a concert version of Saint-Saëns’ “Samson et Dalila” starring Brian Jagde and Anita Rachvelishvili in the title roles. They are joined by Kostas Smoriginas, Peter Kellner, Marek Belko, and Dawid Dubec, along with the NFM Choir, Slovenian Philharmonic Choir, Slovenian Philharmonic Choir, and NFM Wrocław Philharmonic.
Performance Date: Sept. 3, 2026
Angelica Antonini performs early baroque music with Il Giardino Armonico.
Performance Date: Sept. 4, 2026
The Gabrieli Consort and Players present “A Venetian Coronation, 1595.” Paul McCreesh conducts.
Performance Date: Sept. 5, 2026
Noumen 5 presents the composing commissions for the Polish Radio Centenary, “10/100″ project.”
Performance Date: Sept. 5, 2026
Participants of the 50th Oratorio and Cantata Music Interpretation Course, organised by the National Forum of Music and the Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław present works by Louis-Nicolas Clérambault. They are led by harpsichordist Marta Niedźwiecka.
Performance Date: Sept. 6, 2026
Andrzej Filończyk and pianist Sasha Yankevych give a concert of works by Moniuszko and Szymanowski.
Performance Date: Sept. 6, 2026
Ars Cantus performs a concert of motets and ballads by Guillaume de Machaut.
Performance Date: Sept. 7, 2026
Ottavio Dantone leads a concert version of Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas.” Arianna Vendittelli, Charlotte Bowden, Mauro Borgioni, Delphine Galou, Martina Licari, Benedetta Mazzucato, and Žiga Čopi make up the cast. They are joined by the Capella Cracoviensis Choir and Accademia Bizantina.
Performance Date: Sept. 9, 2026
Johanna Zimmer, Christina Daletska, and the Ensemble Musikfabrik perform works by Żaneta Rydzewska and Georges Aperghis, as well as the of premiere of a piece by Anna Korsun. Emilio Pomarico conducts.
Performance Date: Sept. 10, 2026
“Waves at Play” is performed by the NFM Choir, NFM Girls’ Choir, and NFM Boys’ Choir. Jerzy Maksymiuk conducts the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic.
Performance Date: Sept. 11, 2026
Les 4 Sens gives the concert titled, “To Be Sung on the Water.”
Performance Date: Sept. 12, 2026
Soloists of the NFM Boys’ Choir perform works by J.S. Bach. Andrzej Kosendiak conducts the Wrocław Baroque Ensemble.
Performance Date: Sept. 12, 2026
BREZZA performs works by Handel in “Fragments of the Soul.”
Performance Date: Sept. 13, 2026
The Wrocław Baroque Ensemble perform Bach’s “Coffee Cantata” and Telemann’s “Der Schulmeister” TWV 20:57. Andrzej Kosendiak conducts.
Performance Date: Oct. 1, 2026
The NFM Girls’ Choir and NFM Boys’ Choir perform pieces from the 2026 choral workshops. Mikołaj Szczęsny joins at the piano and Małgorzata Podzielny conducts.
Performance Date: Oct. 11, 2026
David Reiland conducts the NFM Choir and Wrocław Baroque Orchestra in Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.”
Performance Date: Oct. 18, 2026
Jonathan Nott conducts the NFM Choir and NFM Wrocław Philharmonic in Mozart’s Requiem.
Performance Date: Nov. 6, 2026
The Wrocław Baroque Ensemble and NFM choirs perform an evening of carols. Karol Mossakowski directs from the organ.
Performance Date: Dec. 12, 2026
The NFM Choir and organist Karol Mossakowski perform Improvisations on the themes of Christmas carols. Lionel Sow conducts.
Performance Date: Dec. 20, 2026
Núria Rial serves as soloist in a New Year’s Eve Concert with the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra. Jarosław Thiel conducts.
Performance Dates: Dec. 30 & 31, 2026
“Emotions: A Choral Performance” which features works from “Pieces of Myself” project, is presented by Art’n’Voices Ensemble, NFM Girls’ Choir, NFM Boys’ Choir, and the “Rondo” Vocal Ensemble. Małgorzata Podzielny conducts.
Performance Date: Jan. 10, 2027
Olena Herneha performs in the “A Road to Galicia” concert.
Performance Date: Jan. 14, 2027
Handel’s “Radamisto” is performed by Max Emanuel Cenčić, Fanny Lustaud, Zachary Wilson, Katrīna Paula Felsberga, Tomáš Král, Dennis Orellana, and Kangmin Justin Kim with the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra. Benjamin Bayl conducts.
Performance Date: Jan. 23, 2027
The NFM Choir and Wrocław Baroque Orchestra perform the concert, “Twilight.” Detlef Bratschke conducts.
Performance Date: Jan. 24, 2027
Simon Wallfisch, cellist Raphael Wallfisch, and the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic perform Dove’s “In Exile.” Łukasz Borowicz conducts.
Performance Date: Jan. 29, 2027
The NFM Choir and NFM Wrocław Philharmonic present Mendelssohn’s “Symphony” No. 2, “Lobgesang.”
Performance Date: Feb. 12, 2027
The NFM Choir and soloists give a concert version of Loewe’s “My Fair Lady.” Wayne Marshall conducts the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic.
Performance Date: March 5, 2027
Lionel Sow leads the NFM Choir in six motets by J.S. Bach.
Performance Date: March 14, 2027
Robin Johannsen, Sophie Harmsen, James Gilchrist, Krystian Adam Krzeszowiak, Yannick Debus, and Callum Thorpe solo in J.S. Bach’s “St Matthew Passion.” Jarosław Thiel conducts the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra.
Performance Date: March 21, 2027
Andrzej Kosendiak leads the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra in the concert, “Missa Paschalis.”
Performance Date: March 25, 2027
Marisol Montalvo performs Reimann’s “Finite Infinity” with the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic.
Performance Date: April 2, 2027
The NFM Choir and NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra perform works by Pärt, J.S. Bach, and Górecki. Alexander Sitkovetsky directs.
Performance Date: April 16, 2027
The NFM Boys’ Choir and NFM Girls’ Choir present a concert with the Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław. Małgorzata Podzielny conducts.
Performance Date: April 18, 2027
A concert version of Hasse’s “Marc’Antonio e Cleopatra” is performed by Bruno de Sá and Carlo Vistoli. Jarosław Thiel leads the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra.
Performance Date: May 2, 2027
Agata Zubel and pianist Ignacy Lisiecki give a concert featuring works by Rorem, Korngold, Ullmann, Ives, and more.
Performance Date: May 6, 2027
Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde” (arr. A. Schönberg, R. Riehn) is performed by NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra under the baton of Joseph Swensen.
Performance Date: May 8, 2027
Joby Talbot’s “Path of Miracles” is performed by NFM Choir. Lionel Sow conducts.
Performance Date: May 9, 2027
The NFM Choir, L’Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, and pianist Simon Trpčeski present works by Berlioz, Saint-Saëns, and Fauré. Lionel Bringuier conducts.
Performance Date: May 23, 2027
“Voice United Songs for Children” is performed by the NFM Boys’ Choir, NFM Girls’ Choir, and pianist Mikołaj Szczęsny. Małgorzata Podzielny conducts.
Performance Date: June 13, 2027
J.S. Bach’s “Mass in B minor” features the NFM Choir and Wrocław Baroque Orchestra. Jarosław Thiel conducts.
Performance Date: June 19, 2027
Orff’s “Carmina Burana” is presented by the NFM Choir along with the NFM Girls’ Choir and NFM Boys’ Choir. Lionel Sow conducts.
Performance Date: June 20, 2027
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