Stories

28–31.05.2026
17. Leo Festival 2026
Stories

Olga Humeńczuk – NFM director
Christian Danowicz – artistic director

Where words leave off, music begins.
Heinrich Heine

I believe the quote from this Romantic poet perfectly captures the essence of music. At the same time, it poses a challenge: while we can tell stories without music, or with its help, is it possible to tell stories solely through music – without the use of words?

Great composers have attempted this for centuries, and the European musical language has developed so that today we not only understand it but are fascinated by its universality and sincerity. That’s why this year I invite you to a Leo Festival filled with narrative music, where your imagination will need no words. I have also prepared a concert dedicated to younger listeners, during which music will blend with words in Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, with one of Poland’s most distinguished actors, Zbigniew Zamachowski, narrating the tale. There will also be stories about the most expensive and magnificent string instruments, including criminal themes, no less! In keeping with the festival’s tradition and mission, there will also be a concert featuring students and graduates of music academies.

It will be colourful, diverse, and a little different than usual, so join us and you will surely find something of interest to you.

Christian Danowicz
Artistic Director
Leo Festival

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Edition 2026

ALL EVENTS

Intergenerational Story

28.05

Thu.

7:00 PM

NFM, Red Hall

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Blind Test

29.05

Fri.

7:30 PM

NFM, Red Hall

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Home Concerts with Leo

30.05

Sat.

12:00 AM

Wrocław, private homes

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Peter and the Wolf – symphonic tale

31.05

Sun.

11:00 AM

NFM, ORLEN Main Hall

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Olga Humeńczuk

Director

Olga Humeńczuk is a manager with many years of experience in running a cultural institution and producing artistic events, as well as a certified cellist. As a coordinator of works related to the design and construction of the National Forum of Music – on the part of both the investor (City of Wrocław) and the organisation (NFM) – she worked with acoustic designers, architects, engineers and other investment partners. At the same time, she participated in the process of merging the Witold Lutosławski Philharmonic in Wrocław and the International Festival Wratislavia Cantans and creating the organizational structure and internal processes of the newly established institution: the Witold Lutosławski National Forum of Music.