During the first two days, the young musicians of ILYO worked in instrumental sections under the guidance of seasoned players from leading European orchestras. At the same time, hours of tutti rehearsals-bringing together the entire ensemble-were held. Under the baton of Maestro Przemysław Neumann, the orchestra has been polishing all three works featured in this year’s concert program.

Wednesday evening’s rehearsal marked a special moment: for the first time, the piano took its place on stage, with acclaimed and award-winning Polish pianist Aleksandra Świgut at the keyboard. Together with ILYO and Maestro Neumann, she will perform Witold Maliszewski’s rarely played Kuyavian Fantasy for piano and orchestra-a work not recorded since the 1950s, making the performance a true rediscovery for audiences. The program will also include Witold Lutosławski’s Little Suite, honoring the orchestra’s patron, and Rachmaninoff’s celebrated Symphonic Dances.