Focus on Poland

About Focus on Poland

In celebration of the UK/Poland Season 2025, our Focus on Poland strand highlights exceptional Polish artists and repertoire, as part of our commitment to being a window to the world. 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 – 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 is supported by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Republic of Poland, alongside Adam Mickiewicz Institute and Polish Cultural Institute London. 

Focus on Poland Partners

Hear them at

  1. a group of five musicians have just finished playing

    VOŁOSI

  2. a group of string players flourish their bows in the air

    NFM Leopoldinum: Bizet’s Carmen Suite

  3. A man stands in a black room facing the side. He is wearing a knitted jumper and black trousers.

    Piotr Anderszewski

  4. A women stands on stage playing a violin

    NFM Leopoldinum: Benedetti & Sitkovetsky’s Tribute to Menuhin

  5. A woman looks at the camera facing side on, she is holding a violin on her shoulder and wearing a pink dress, while standing in front of a blue background

    Bomsori Kim & Thomas Hoppe

  6. Wrocław Baroque Ensemble

  7. A young man with black hair is playing a grand piano in front of an orchestra

    Ryan Wang