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Wrocław – Where Music Meets History
Wrocław, the capital of Lower Silesia, is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Poland. Situated at the foot of the Sudetes, on the Oder River, and interwoven with its numerous tributaries and canals, it is a unique city of 12 islands and over a hundred bridges. The city's rich and tumultuous history is embedded in its walls.
Ostrów Tumski, which preserves one of the finest ensembles of sacred architecture in Europe in excellent condition, serves as a reminder of the early medieval period. Wrocław Town Hall, is considered one of the most magnificent Gothic structures in Central Europe.
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In Wrocław, one can also admire one of Poland's largest surviving Baroque interiors: the Aula Leopoldina, located in the 18th-century building of the University of Wrocław. The city's historical and modern architecture is harmoniously integrated with abundant greenery. Wrocław is the greenest city in Poland, with 25 square meters of green space per capita (excluding residential greenery). In the city center lies Szczytnicki Park, established in the 18th century, home to over 370 species of trees and shrubs, as well as an authentic Japanese Garden, designed and maintained according to the principles of Japanese horticultural art. Another magnificent place for walks is the Botanical Garden, featuring a beautiful flower exhibition, an orangery, an alpine garden, and Poland's largest collection of cacti. The Wrocław Zoo, founded in 1865, houses around 5,500 animals representing 650 species. Visitors to Wrocław primarily remember it as a vibrant cultural center. The city's theaters, opera house, musical theater, philharmonic, numerous clubs, museums, and galleries provide a continuous stream of artistic events. Wrocław's international music festivals have become cultural hallmarks, the most prominent being the International Festival "Wratislavia Cantans." Other notable events include the "Jazz on the Oder" Festival, the Old Masters Music Days, the Actor's Song Review, the International Jazz All Souls' Day, the Wrocław Meetings of One-Actor Theaters and Small Theater Forms, and the International Dialog-Wrocław Festival. Monumental opera performances held in Wrocław's Centennial Hall have gained fame across Europe. The city has hosted many internationally renowned musical artists, including Joe Cocker, Anastacia, Sonique, Plácido Domingo, José Cura, and Garou. One of Wrocław's must-see cultural attractions is the Racławice Panorama—a giant rotunda housing a panoramic painting measuring 120 by 15 meters, depicting the Battle of Racławice from April 4, 1794. As the capital of Lower Silesia, Wrocław is a significant venue for exhibitions and trade fairs, held at the Centennial Hall (formerly known as the People's Hall). Wrocław is Poland's fourth-largest city, with a population of approximately 650,000. It is also one of the country's most important academic centers, with intellectual life centered around its higher education institutions, led by the university and polytechnic.
National Forum of Music - A Stage for Excellence
The final concert of the World Jewish Philharmonic will take place on June 19, 2025 at the Witold Lutosławski National Forum of Music (NFM) in Wrocław.
In 2023, National Forum of Music received the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) for special achievements. The ICMA jury recognized that, due to its extensive artistic activities and the excellent architectural and acoustic solutions applied in the building's design, the Wrocław institution serves as a model for similar venues worldwide.
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Image by Łukasz Rajchert
Image by Łukasz Rajchert
Image by Łukasz Rajchert
The building, situated in the center of Wrocław, was designed by Kuryłowicz & Associates, with interiors created by Towarzystwo Projektowe. It stands on today's Wolności Square, formerly the Royal Forum, and houses four concert halls, including the Main Hall with 1,804 seats, three chamber halls, rehearsal rooms, conference and office spaces, and an exhibition area. The acoustics, acoustic and theatrical concept, and specialized technological solutions for the concert halls of the National Forum of Music were designed and implemented by the New York-based company Artec Consultants Inc. (now Arup). The acoustic conditions of the Main Hall are individually adjusted to each repertoire – surrounding acoustic chambers and suspended ceilings that can be lowered to the appropriate height allow for the regulation of sound reverberation length. It is also equipped with high-quality sound, lighting, projection, and cinema sound systems, as well as professional recording equipment. The Main Hall features an organ with 4,700 pipes, ranging in length from just a few millimeters to over 10 meters. These pipes can produce sounds from the lowest audible frequencies for humans (16 Hz) to very high frequencies (18,000 Hz). The organ has 80 registers (tones), including high-pressure and percussion stops. It is equipped with two independent consoles – one fixed and one mobile – and allows for sound recording. The organ was built by Orgelbau Klais from Bonn, and the first organ concerts in the Main Hall were held in 2020.
Ibis Styles Wrocław Centrum - Comfort & Creativity in One Place
Participants of the World Jewish Philharmonic Orchestral Workshops will be accommodated at the Ibis Styles Wrocław Centrum, a stylish and modern 3-star hotel designed for creative minds.
Located in the heart of Wrocław, just across from the historic Main Railway Station and a short walk from the Old Town, the hotel offers easy access to the city's cultural landmarks. Guests will stay in comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with panoramic windows, and private bathrooms. Single bedrooms are subject to additional fees.
Ibis Styles Wrocław Centrum
Ibis Styles Wrocław Centrum
Ibis Styles Wrocław Centrum
Ibis Styles Wrocław Centrum
In addition to accommodation, the hotel’s state-of-the-art conference facilities will serve as the main rehearsal space for the final concert, providing an inspiring and well-equipped environment for intensive musical preparation.