Louis Lortie Returns to the Kraków Philharmonic. Two Mozart Concerts
Canadian pianist Louis Lortie returns to the stage of the Kraków Philharmonic after eleven years. On Friday, 23 October, and Saturday, 24 October 2026, he will perform in two concerts devoted to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The artist will play the piano and lead the Kraków Philharmonic Orchestra from the instrument.
In Brief
- Louis Lortie returns to the Kraków Philharmonic after 11 years.
- The concerts will take place on 23 October 2026 at 7:30 p.m. and on 24 October 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
- The events will be held in the Prof. Jerzy Katlewicz Concert Hall at the Kraków Philharmonic.
- The programme includes four works by Mozart: two opera overtures and two piano concertos.
- On 24 October at 4:30 p.m. in the Golden Hall, a meeting with the artist is scheduled.
The Artist’s Return After Eleven Years
Louis Lortie will once again appear on the stage of the Kraków Philharmonic after a break of 11 years. As the Kraków City Hall announced in its press release, the two evenings with his participation are meant to be a tribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The concerts have been scheduled to mark the 270th anniversary of the composer’s birth.
In both events, Lortie will take on a dual role: as soloist and as conductor, leading the Kraków Philharmonic Orchestra from the piano. This means the artist plays the solo part and at the same time directs the ensemble during the performance of the works featuring the instrument.
Dates and Venue
The first concert will take place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 7:30 p.m., and the second on Saturday, 24 October at 6:00 p.m. Both events are symphonic concerts and will be held in the Prof. Jerzy Katlewicz Concert Hall at the Kraków Philharmonic.
Both evenings will feature the Kraków Philharmonic Orchestra and Louis Lortie on stage. A summary of the key dates, including the meeting with the artist, is presented below.
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 23 October 2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Symphonic concert, Prof. Jerzy Katlewicz Concert Hall |
| Saturday, 24 October 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | Meeting of the Music Discussion Club (Dyskusyjny Klub Muzyczny) with Louis Lortie, Golden Hall |
| Saturday, 24 October 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Symphonic concert, Prof. Jerzy Katlewicz Concert Hall |
Programme: Mozart in Four Works
The concert programme is built around Mozart’s output. It consists of two overtures: to the opera The Abduction from the Seraglio, KV 384, and to the opera Così fan tutte, KV 588. Complementing them are two piano concertos: in D minor, KV 466, and in C minor, KV 491.
Placing stage works alongside piano concertos makes it possible to view the composer’s output from two perspectives: the theatrical, present in the overtures, and the instrumental, visible in the solo concertos. For details about the performance, it is worth checking the programme of the Kraków Philharmonic.
- Overture to the opera The Abduction from the Seraglio, KV 384
- Overture to the opera Così fan tutte, KV 588
- Piano Concerto in D minor, KV 466
- Piano Concerto in C minor, KV 491
Meeting with the Artist on 24 October
The day of the second concert will also include a meeting of the Music Discussion Club with Louis Lortie. It is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in the Golden Hall, before the evening performance.
The event is a companion to the concert. The announcement did not give details of the format of the conversation, so information about how the meeting will proceed should be followed in updates from the Kraków Philharmonic.
Tickets and Seat Availability
The Kraków Philharmonic has reported strong interest in the concerts. In response, the organiser has released an additional batch of tickets for so-called miejsca dostawione (additional seats). The dates, venue, performers and programme are certain, while the additional batch and the details of current sales may change as reservations come in.
Current seat availability and booking options should be checked directly at the box office or in the Kraków Philharmonic’s sales system.
Note: Seat availability may change during ticket sales. Before planning your visit, it is worth checking whether seats are still available for your chosen date, especially as the concerts are attracting strong interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
The concerts are scheduled for Friday, 23 October 2026 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Both events will take place in the Prof. Jerzy Katlewicz Concert Hall at the Kraków Philharmonic.
The programme includes the overtures to the operas The Abduction from the Seraglio KV 384 and Così fan tutte KV 588, as well as two piano concertos: in D minor KV 466 and in C minor KV 491. All the works come from the output of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
The meeting of the Music Discussion Club with Louis Lortie is scheduled for 24 October at 4:30 p.m. in the Golden Hall. The event accompanies the concert on the same day.
Key Facts
- Louis Lortie returns to the Kraków Philharmonic after 11 years, appearing as both pianist and conductor.
- Two concerts of Mozart’s music will take place on 23 and 24 October 2026 in the Prof. Jerzy Katlewicz Concert Hall.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
