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PUCCINI FESTIVAL: SUOR ANGELICA & GIANNI SCHICCHI

Opera

Producers:

Musical Direction:

Rafał Janiak

Director:

Ewa Rucińska

Set Design, Costumes, Makeup:

Elżbieta Tolak

Stage Movement:

Ilona Molka

Vocal Training for Children:

Danuta Chmurska

Artistic Supervision:

Prof. Robert Cieśla, PhD, Ae Ran Kim, PhD, Tomasz Krezymon

Pianists:

Krzysztof Trzaskowski, Aleksandra Janaszewska, Paweł Sommer

Opera Translation, Subtitles:

Dr. Agnieszka Muszyńska-Andrejczyk

Project Manager:

Prof. Robert Cieśla, PhD, Ae Ran Kim, PhD

The performance was prepared in cooperation with UMFC and Teatr Wielki in Łódź
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under the patronage of the Rector, Prof. Tomasz Strahl, PhD.:

Production in collaboration with the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music. Two one-act operas.

After the magnificent successes of "La Bohème," "Tosca," and "Madama Butterfly," Puccini once again showcased his talent in a brilliant operatic triptych, which included the outstanding musical farce "Gianni Schicchi" – one of Puccini's finest works – and "Suor Angelica." The entire triptych was premiered at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where it received immense acclaim. Critics unanimously noted that Puccini's artistry had deepened significantly since "Madama Butterfly," enriching his works with previously unseen values. While the composer's invention may not be as direct as in his earlier works, there is a clear effort to avoid facile effects and a significant deepening of musical expression (subtlety in instrumentation, exploration of new harmonic combinations, accuracy in musical characterization of characters and situations). "Suor Angelica" and "Gianni Schicchi" will appear on the opera stage in Łódź for the first time, which leads one to believe that these two one-act operas by Puccini will not only surprise audiences but also provide many wonderful musical experiences different from those to which the composer accustomed us in his well-known works.

Tickets:

Zone I

90/80 zł

Zone II

80/70 zł

Zone III

70/60 zł

Zone IV

50/40 zł

SIOSTRA ANGELICA

Suor Angelica:

Wioleta Sędzik

La Zelatrice:

Izabella Fabrycka

Genovieffa:

Julia Pliś

Suor Osmina:

Barbara Sybilska

La badessa:

Roksana Maciejczuk

La Cercatrice I:

Monika Trzaskowska

La Cercatrice II:

Monika Tomasik

La suora Infermiera:

Adriana Jakubowska

La zia Principessa:

Zuzanna Nalewajek

La maestra delle novizie:

Anna Mielecka

Suor Dolcina:

Minglu Gao

Suor Lucilla:

Róża Oracz

La converse I :

Zuzanna Telakowiec

La converse II:

Wei Qi

La novizia I:

Xiaoqi Fan

La novizia II:

Ewa Szczypińska

Child:

Piotr Wojteczek

GIANNI SCHICCHI

Gianni Schicchi:

Mateusz Michałowski

Lauretta:

Maria Kopińska

Gherardo:

Aleksander Słojewski

Simone:

Fangcheng Li

Marco:

Mateusz Kulczyński

Betto di Signa:

Piotr Bujnowski

Gussio:

Ernest Tymczynszyn

Zita:

Roksana Maciejczuk

Mistrz Spinelloccio:

Szymon Bołtralik

Messer Amantio di Nicolao:

Grzegorz Królak

Rinuccio:

Adam Walasek

Ciesca:

Anna Mielecka

Nella:

Ariadna Laddy

Pineliino:

Szymon Bołtralik

Gherardino:

Iwo Nalewajka

Conductor:

Daniel Mieczkowski

UMFC Symphony Orchestra

Fot. Rafał Kazanecki

On a dark, spotlit stage, a group of people in white costumes surround two children. One child stands in the center, the other kneels in the foreground.

On a stage lit with contrasting lighting, a group of people in white costumes gather around a central figure holding a white bowl. The set design is minimalist, with white, geometric elements against a dark background.

On a stage lit with blue light, a group of people in white costumes perform a performative dance routine. One of the figures kneels in the foreground with hands folded in prayer, while others move in the background. White chairs are set up behind them.

On the stage, lit by red light, a woman in a white dress kneels and sings with expression, surrounded by other figures in white costumes performing choreographed movements.

On a dark stage, against the backdrop of a starry sky, two people in white clothes sit on a bed. Around them stand a group of other people in white clothes, holding glowing lanterns. The stage is lit with a cool, bluish light.

On a dark, spotlit stage, a woman in a rich black dress stands surrounded by empty chairs. Two children in light dresses are on either side of her, one standing on a chair, the other kneeling. In the background, a bright, circular trail of light is visible.

Against the dark background of the orchestra pit, the conductor stands before a large orchestra, consisting of various string, wind and percussion instruments. The musicians sit on chairs, focused on their scores, lit by small lamps.

On stage, in semi-darkness, stands a man in a cowboy hat, patterned shirt, and red bandana. He aims a gun, his mouth open as if he is shouting. Behind him, a movie is projected on a large screen, and the man's shadow repeats his gesture.

On stage, under bright lights, a group of actors in eccentric costumes act out a comic or dramatic scene. In the center sits a man in a sailor's shirt and red bandana, with a look of surprise on his face. He is surrounded by other figures in a variety of colorful costumes, some with props such as a plastic skeleton and a toy gun.

On stage, in front of a dark background, a group of actors in various, brightly colored theater costumes hold empty, golden picture frames, creating a comic scene. Among them is a figure in a green tracksuit, a woman in a floral suit, a man in a cowboy hat and others. In the foreground lies a figure covered in white cloth. The scenography is eclectic, with elements reminiscent of theater props.

On stage, in a surreal setting with an open fridge and pieces of furniture, a woman in yellow floral pajamas lies on the floor and screams. A skeleton wrapped in white cloth looms over her, held by an invisible force. The woman's facial expression suggests terror or despair.

On stage, in an eclectic setting, a group of actors in colorful costumes play out a dynamic scene.

On stage, in an eclectic setting, a group of actors in various costumes play out a dynamic scene.

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