Performance

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 emotion, this tale about ...

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, ...

We all sing – at different times and on different occasions – that much is obvious… And how many (!) of us would readily admit that they would love to present their vocal skills on a professional stage, in a theatrical setting, for a welcoming audience. Some of them have found exactly that place in our Theatre, where they can not only develop their vocal abilities under the guidance of professionals, but also – ...

No one has collaborated with Gauthier Dance as many times as the great dance aesthete from Italy. Mauro Bigonzetti's pieces have been an integral part of the company's repertoire since the first season in 2007/08. Just recently, Eric Gauthier „incorporated“ the body-twisting choreography Pression from High Five in the anniversary programme 15 YEARS ALIVE. Those familiar with Bigonzetti's work will not be surprised by the element Eric Gauthier ...

English National Ballet is proud to return to Poland and Lodz Ballet Festival for the first time since 2017. Feel the power, beauty and raw emotion of dance with English National Ballet. Experience the bold, boundary-pushing work of Crystal Pite and William Forsythe.  Crystal Pite’s Body and Soul (Part 1) is a hypnotic work that explores our response to loss and the complex, conflicting emotions that follow. It opens with two dancers in ...

In the first choreographic adaptation of The Maias, a seminal work of Portuguese literature, Fernando Duarte presents a ballet that breathes new life into narrative through dance, a form of expression widely cherished by audiences. This original work combines the dramatic intensity of Eça de Queirós’s universe with the unique expressiveness of choreography. Offering a contemporary exercise in intermediality, the piece evokes and reinterprets ...