Freddie De Tommaso Stars in National Forum of Music’s 2026-27 Season
By Afton MarkayPoland’s National Forum of Music announces its 2026-27 season.
This article only features classical voice works.
Małgorzata Podzielny conductors the NFM Girls’ Choir and NFM Boys’ Choir in “Masters of Harmony.” Mikołaj Szczęsny joins at the piano.
Performance Date: Oct. 11, 2026
David Reiland leads Giulia Semenzato, Olivia Vermeulen, Robin Tritschler, Nathan Berg, and the NFM Choir and the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra in Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.”
Performance Date: Oct. 18, 2026
Jonathan Nott conducts the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic and Choir in Mozart’s “Requiem” along with works by Schönberg, and Kurtág. Soloists are to be announced.
Performance Date: Nov. 6, 2026
Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding’s “(Iphigenia)” is presented in a concert version. Performers include spalding, Claron McFadden, Arnold Livingston Geis, Paolo Szot, Kelly Guerra, Sophia Byrd, Sharmay Musacchio, Mikaela Bennett, Kristin Renee Young, and Gabriel Hernandez. Clark Rundell conducts.
Performance Date: Nov. 20, 2026
The Opera Gala stars Freddie De Tommaso with the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic led by Michelangelo Mazza.
Performance Date: Dec. 8, 2026
Soloists of the NFM Boys’ Choir and Wrocław Baroque Ensemble perform Christmas cantatas by Bach. Andrzej Kosendiak conducts.
Performance Date: Dec. 12, 2026
The NFM Choir and organist Karol Mossakowski led by Lionel Sow present Britten’s “Rejoice in the Lamb” and Kodály’s “Laudes organi,” as well as improvisations on Christmas carols.
Performance Date: Dec. 20, 2026
Polish a cappella octet Art’n’Voices present “Emotions A Choral Performance.” Małgorzata Podzielny conducts.
Performance Date: Jan. 10, 2027
Olena Herneha performs in Andrea Linsbauer’s “A Road to Galicia.”
Performance Date: Jan. 14, 2027
Händel’s “Radamisto” stars Max Emanuel Cencic, Fanny Lustaud, Zachary Wilson, Katrīna Paula Felsberga, Tomáš Král, Dennis Orellana, and Federico Fiorio. Benjamin Bayl conducts the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra.
Performance Date: Jan. 23, 2027
The NFM Choir led by Detlef Bratschke present a concert of works by Hans Koessler, Max Reger, and Hubert Parry. Michał Rot accompanies at the piano.
Performance Date: Jan. 24, 2027
Simon Wallfisch serves as soloist in the concert, “In Exile.” Łukasz Borowicz conducts the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic.
Performance Date: Jan. 29, 2027
Mendelssohn’s “Symphony” No. 2 in B flat major “Lobgesang” is performed by Sophie Bevan and Joshua Ellicott, along with the NFM Choir and NFM Wrocław Philharmonic. The conductor and remaining soloists are yet to be announced.
Performance Date: Feb. 12, 2027
A concert version of Loewe’s “My Fair Lady” is led by Wayne Marshall. Soloists are yet to be announced.
Performance Date: March 3, 2027
The NFM Choir conducted by Lionel Sow present six Motets by J.S. Bach.
Performance Date: March 14, 2027
Bach’s “St Matthew Passion” is sung by Robin Johannsen, Sophie Harmsen, James Gilchrist, Krystian Adam, Yannick Debus, Callum Thorpe, and the NFM Choir. Jarosław Thiel conducts the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra.
Performance Date: March 21, 2027
Marisol Montalvo sings Reimann’s ” Finite Infinity” with the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic. Gábor Káli conducts.
Performance Date: April 2, 2027
The NFM Choir and the NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra present compositions by Arvo Pärt, Erkki-Sven Tüür, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, and J.S.Bach. Lionel Sow and Alexander Sitkovetsky lead the ensembles respectively.
Performance Date: April 16, 2027
The NFM Girls’ Choir and NFM Boys’ Choir, with students from the Jazz Department of the Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław present the concert, “Joyful, Joyful.” Małgorzata Podzielny conducts.
Performance Date: April 18, 2027
A concert version of J.A. Hasse’s “Marc’Antonio e Cleopatra” stars Bruno de Sá and Carlo Vistoli. Jarosław Thiel conducts the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra.
Performance Date: May 2, 2027
Agata Zubel and pianist Ignacy Lisiecki perform works by Rorem, Korngold, Ullmann, Ives, Eötvös, and Knussen.
Performance Date: May 6, 2027
Talbot’s “Path of Miracles” is performed by the NFM Choir. Lionel Sow condcuts.
Performance Date: May 9, 2027
The NFM Choir sing in the “Symphonie fantastique” concert. Lionel Bringuier conducts the L’Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège.
Performance Date: May 23, 2027
The NFM Boys’ Choir and NFM Girls’ Choir perform in “Songs for Children.” Mikołaj Szczęsny accompanies at the piano. Małgorzata Podzielny conducts.
Performance Date: June 13, 2027
The Music Lovers Choir gives a season finale concert. Dominik Jarocki conducts.
Performance Date: June 13, 2027
The Dresdner Kammerchor perform Bach’s “Mass” in B minor with the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra. Jarosław Thiel conducts. Soloists are yet to be announced.
Performance Date: June 19, 2027
Orff’s “Carmina Burana” is performed by the NFM Choir, NFM Girls’ Choir, and NFM Boys’ Choir. Lionel Sow conducts.
Performance Date: June 20, 2027
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