Opening of Wrocław European Capital of Culture 2016 – 17 January

The year-long celebration of art and culture that is the European Capital of Culture kicks off on the weekend of 15-17 January in Wrocław, Poland. On 17 January, the opening ceremony will be held with a concert dedicated to the works of composer Iannis Xenakis.
Opening ceremony
The ceremony will begin at 12pm (local time) on Sunday 17 January at Wrocław’s National Forum of Music.
The ceremony will combine the official opening and a symphony concert consisting of two musical works by Iannis Xenakis, Ata and Jonchaies, conducted by Ernst Kovaćic.

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