Performance

Symphony No. 2 (Mahler) in C minor, “RESURRECTION,” is one of the most monumental and emotionally powerful works in the oeuvre of Gustav Mahler. Composed between 1888 and 1894, it was premiered in 1895 in Berlin under the composer’s own baton. The work calls for vast performing forces: a large symphony orchestra, mixed choir, and solo soprano and alto voices.   The symphony consists of five movements. The first, ...

This is yet another of our operatic productions for young audiences (following, among others, Britten’s "The Little Sweep" and Humperdinck’s "Hansel and Gretel"). Collodi’s well-known fairy tale, set to music by Jonathan Dove, has found a vivid vocal and instrumental reflection of its storyline, while the characterisation of individual roles and dramatic situations has gained clarity and appeal precisely thanks to music that is immediately ...

Dance is the hidden language of the soul and a reflection of our body, sometimes playful, sometimes painful, and the choreographer’s role is to release that soul...   These words by the legendary American dancer and choreographer Martha Graham so aptly define the ballet performance, offering the audience a chance to explore three different thematic, musical, visual, and intellectual spaces.    This time, we are presented with ...

We invite you to a performance that will take us into two completely different yet equally captivating worlds of ballet. The first part of the evening is "The Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky—a tale full of fantasy, drama, and extraordinary choreography, telling the story of a magical bird, the battle between good and evil, and the triumph of courage. Dynamic rhythms, vibrant set design, and the dancers’ masterful ...

THE HAUNTED MANOR is not only the most perfect work of Moniuszko from a musical standpoint, but also stands at the forefront of all Polish opera creations of the 19th century. The excellent construction of ensemble scenes, subtle yet colorful instrumentation, remarkable melodic invention, and captivating atmosphere of Polishness are indisputable qualities of this work.   Moniuszko completed his fifth opera shortly after the ...

"The Man from the Manufactory" is a tale delving into the turbulent events in the history of the multicultural metropolis of Łódź. The first act portrays episodes from the life of the 19th-century industrialist Izrael Poznański, known as the Cotton King, and reaches into a significant event, the general strike of workers against factory owners in 1892 (known as the Łódź insurrection). The action of the second act takes place about ...

The classic ballet The Nutcracker, telling the story of young Clara’s adventures, gains new meaning by being combined with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The extraordinary stage grandeur, characteristic of Hungarian choreographer Youri Vámos’ style, is reflected both in the lavish costumes and sets as well as in the unique theatrical imagination.Technically demanding for the ballet company yet amusing and full of ...

Tosca is considered a flagship example of verismo opera, a genre in which Puccini was one of the leading representatives. It is undeniably a story full of shocking realism, drawn from real life, but also – if not above all – a moving tale of tragic love. Tosca is one of Puccini’s most famous works and one of the most frequently performed operas on stages around the world. The popularity of this title is no coincidence. The opera stands out ...

Although the immediate inspiration for the libretto of Turandot was Carlo Gozzi’s play, one cannot overlook the influence of Friedrich Schiller’s romantic translation, which introduced the story of the Chinese princess to Western culture. Today, however, it is thanks to Giacomo Puccini’s opera that this tale has permanently entered the theatrical repertoire. Although the composer’s death prevented him from finishing the opera himself, ...