Performance

Opera on Pillows - Musical Educational Workshops   We invite the youngest music and singing enthusiasts to the musical classes "Opera on Pillows". It is an educational and artistic program designed for participants aged 4-6, which, in the form of play, introduces children to the world of theater, music, and opera. The classes combine elements of rhythmic-vocal workshops. Children get to know various instruments, listen ...

I believe that development is not just about moving forward; sometimes you have to think, take those two steps back to move forward. Krzysztof Penderecki There is an exceptional challenge before us, this time the Lodz Grand Theatre presents Paradise Lost - Krzysztof Penderecki's  unique  opera based on John Milton's poem, in which  biblical themes find their references in reality in a very clear way. This ...

This is our next proposal for an opera aimed at children's audiences, following works such as Britten's "The Little Sweep" and Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel." The well-known tale by Collodi, set to music by Jonathan Dove, has been vividly portrayed through vocal and instrumental means, with each character and dramatic situation brought to life through music that is both ear-catching and clear, enhancing its appeal. The opera is lyrical and ...

A New Zealand choreographer tells the story of Łódź through dance! Gray Veredon, enchanted by the city, Andrzej Wajda's film, and the Nobel laureate Reymont's novel, has created a unique and unparalleled ballet. Images of old Łódź, the lives of its inhabitants, and the fates of novel characters intertwine in rhythm set by factory machines, emphasizing the originality of the "city of spindles" atmosphere. It's an incredibly original ...

Giuseppe Verdi, the composer of dozens of operas including hits like "La Traviata," "Aida," "Rigoletto," and "Il Trovatore," almost never ventured beyond the realm of opera composition. However, the death of the eminent Italian poet Alessandro Manzoni, a close friend of Verdi's, deeply moved the composer. In tribute to Manzoni, Verdi decided to honor his memory by composing the "Messa da Requiem" (the full title). Although rooted in Christian ...

RIGOLETTO - an opera born of creative necessity   From the audience's perspective, I choose "La Traviata," but as a composer, "Rigoletto."   Already at its Venice premiere, Verdi discovered that the audience had embraced "Rigoletto." Although there was some surprise at the composer's new style, the grim fate of the court jester and his daughter Gilda touched the hearts of the spectators and their musical sensibilities. The ...