... was founded in 1993. Its core is the outstanding string ensemble of the Ricordanza soloists, whose artistic leader and founder is the eminent violinist Wiktor Kuźniecow. Today, the ensemble is known as the Johann Strauss Symphony Orchestra of the University Philharmonic. It is called "University" because its main venue became the building of the University of Wrocław. The orchestra is composed of the most outstanding musicians – instrumentalists from Polish philharmonics, playing high-quality string instruments from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Their style of playing blends both solo and ensemble performances. On one hand, each musician of this orchestra possesses soloist skills and extensive stage experience, while on the other hand, they do not abandon their individuality and the unique qualities of their playing to collectively create a monolith that translates into the quality of sound and performance culture. Since 2019, the principal conductor has been Bartosz Żurakowski.
