GENERAL DIRECTOR - Jan PogányARTISTIC DIRECTOR - Midori AhmedAgencja Koncertowa Presto we WrocławiuINTERNATIONALBRAHMSFESTIVALBrahms in Wroclaw - Romantic Adventure20 - 25 May 2017VI International Brahms FestivalThe International Brahms Festival in Wrocław is the first culturalevent in Poland devoted entirely to the music of one of the mostoutstanding romantic composers.Johann Brahms used to come to Wrocław and perform here between 1874and 1881. He was a versatile musician, he presented himself to Wrocławaudiences as a composer, performer and conductor. In 1879 he wasawarded a honorary doctorate of Wrocław University for his work. As atoken of his gratitude he wrote "Academic Overture" for theuniversity.The aim of the Festival is to present the music of Brahms performedby soloists, choirs and orchestras of international rank, along withyounger artists, just beginning their artistic careers.We will have the pleasure of listening to recitals, pieces ofchamber music and symphony concerts in the places where Brahms himselfperformed his music.Wrocław- the European Capital of Culture is a city that has alwaysencouraged the elite of the world culture to come and perform here.Among others, Franz Liszt and Niccolo Paganini performed in Wrocław.The Italian virtuoso gave a concert in Aula Leopoldina in 1826.It was here that world premieres took place, later to become themasterpieces of world music.Outstanding artists from all over the world are coming to Wrocław toenchant our audiences with moving renditions of Brahms' music in themagical atmosphere of our city.Wishing you a good time at our concerts,Yours faithfully,Jan PogányDirector General of the Festival Translation into English Emanuela Fiksa