The Closing Gala of the International Cultural Programme of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council - world premiere of Unity

The closing gala of the international cultural program for the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2025 will feature the world premiere of Unity, a composition by Aleksander Dębicz, created especially for this occasion. The performance will showcase the renowned countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński alongside an ensemble of acclaimed Polish instrumentalists. The event will take place at Studio 4, Flagey, in Brussels.

The project’s central idea is to reflect the values of unity and diversity, expressed through a carefully curated selection of compositions bound by a shared musical theme. The performance brings together an extraordinary lineup of Polish musicians, including:

• Jakub Józef Orliński – countertenor
• Aleksander Dębicz – piano
• Marcin Zdunik – cello
• Michał Żak – flute
• Łukasz Kuropaczewski – guitar
• Konrad Gołda – French horn
• Maxima Sitarz – violin
• Małgorzata Wygoda – bassoon
• Marcin Ułanowski – percussion
• Wojciech Gumiński – bass

This exceptional concert will celebrate the spirit of community and individuality through a unique collaboration of Poland’s finest musicians.