Performance

There is no doubt that the Polish premiere of the opera "A Streetcar Named Desire" will be a significant event in our operatic life. The composer, André Previn, received the Grand Prix du Disque for its recording back in 1998, and his soundtracks for Gigi, Porgy and Bess, Sweet Irma, and My Fair Lady were awarded Oscars. The playwright himself, Tennessee Williams, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, needs no special ...

AIDA – the beautiful, monumental opera was commissioned in 1869 by Ismail Pasha, the Khedive of Egypt, for the grand opening of the Suez Canal; unfortunately, it was not staged for that occasion. Initially, Verdi wasn't interested in the libretto's subject matter, but the fabulous honorarium of 150,000 gold francs and the freedom to choose the cast for all roles quickly persuaded him to collaborate. In these comfortable conditions, a ...

Ballet Triptych with BOLERO!   Three composers, three compositions, and three choreographers... That's what we're offering you for this ballet evening, perfect - as you will see - for spending an evening at the theater.   Three young choreographers: Grzegorz Brożek, Joshua Legge, and the young but highly accomplished Jacek Przybyłowicz, well-known not only from our stage, have prepared their ...

The combination of works by two magnificent composers in one evening is already an extraordinary event! Bringing together Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" with Carl Orff's beloved cantata "Carmina Burana" in a two-part ballet evening guarantees intense emotions. And the fact that these compositions can be "seen" as well as heard promises unforgettable artistic experiences and spiritual sensations.   Choreographers: Jacek Przybyłowicz - ...

Bizet once wrote that if there were no adultery, fanaticism, crime, evil, and supernatural powers in the world, composers would have nothing to write about in their operas. However, this doesn't change the fact that CARMEN – a tale of sexual obsession and inevitable murder driven by love – initially shocked Parisian audiences, unaccustomed to such a bold combination of comedic and tragic elements. The controversial subject matter and the ...

Gray Veredon - a New Zealand choreographer known in Łódź for ballet hits such as Wolfgang Amadeus, A Midsummer Night's Dream, or Promised Land - this time invites us to meet an exceptional character... Giacomo Casanova, a historical but also legendary figure. Casanova, with his personality, way of life, and unconventional approach to people and life, both scandalized and astonished. He was surrounded by myths and served as inspiration for ...

When we talk about Polish songs of the 20th century, Agnieszka Osiecka (alongside equally famous and brilliant figures like Jonasz Kofta and Wojciech Młynarski) stands out as the personality whose authorial pen made everyday life colorful and vibrant, turning poor humor into cheerful and mood-lifting moments, and transforming the sometimes unfavorable present into positive reassurance and hope for better times ahead...   Osiecka's ...

CHAMBER SATURDAYS AT THE GRAND THEATER IN LODZ ALETHEIA - CHILDREN OF CHAOS contemporary chamber opera in three acts May 25, 2024, Saturday, 4 pm Chamber stage of the Grand Theater in Lodz, Dabrowski Square   SUMMARY OF THE LIBRETTO   PROLOGUE Playground. A philosopher ponders the idea of the creation of the World. Is the world a safe place or a frightening place? What is its original cause? All the ...

Chamber Saturdays at the Grand Theatre in Łódź Cantata about Coffee June 8, 2024, Saturday, 4:00 PM Chamber stage of the Grand Theatre in Łódź, Dąbrowskiego Square   Program:   Johann Sebastian Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049               I (Allegro)               II ...