Sunday, 8 October 2017

Poland's beautiful music

The Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra was created in 1945 shortly after the war ended and has evolved to become the most active orchestra in Poland. 

During the summer, the Orchestra offers a series of weekly performances in spaces around Wawel Castle. Naturally, we wanted to go and check it out. 


Listening to four oboeists play a diverse and gorgeous programme of songs enhanced by a regal backdrop of historical paintings and high ceilings was magnificent and helped us to forget that these old buildings don’t offer air conditioning even in the most intense of summer heat.  The handheld fans they offered for the performance also helped to transport us back in time for a delightful evening of music, which is starting to feel like a frequent experience for us here in Poland….


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