THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
19 March 2019
an opera buffa considered to be the leading example of the genre. It is the most well-known and loved work by the composer, filled with beautiful music, based on an excellent libretto and presenting itself as "an inexhaustible well of theatrical humour".
LA BOHÈME
22, 24 March 2019
With his ‘La Bohème’, Adamik proved his great respect for both the music and stage artists. As a result, we received a classic staging, in which the most valuable assets were the set design and costumes – coherent, since all kept in various shades of grey (…). "Dziennik Polski"
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Voice in the theatre, voices in the theatre
“This rhythm gets into the blood, it doesn’t take long, joy, dancing and song, in the midst of confetti-like snow, take your partner into a warm hold, let love fill the dance floor...” – it was with these words of a song by Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz from the movie “Wodzirej (Top Dog)” that Adam Szerszeń... more »
VOX OPERA 2018 AWARDS!
It is the fifteenth time no less that the Krakow Opera has presented VOX OPERA Awards to persons, companies and institutions who had supported our theatre in special ways. During the annual “Viva Opera...!” gathering of Donors, Sponsors and Partners, which took place on 17 January, these prestigious awards were... more »
A work with a universal message - “Manru” by I. J. Paderewski at the Krakow Opera
On 16 November, our theatre premiered the opera “Manru” by composer and statesman I. J. Paderewski. With this performance, we wanted to restore the memory of this outstanding artist and composer, as well as celebrate the 100-year Anniversary of Poland regaining independence. In her review of the performance... more »
POLONIA MINOR AWARDS FOR ARTISTS AND ENSEMBLE OF THE KRAKOW OPERA
As a way to show gratitude for the years of work for the benefit of enriching the cultural life of the Krakow Province and its residents, Self-Government of the Krakow Province and Krakow Province Assembly granted POLONIA MINOR awards to the artists and ensemble of the Krakow Opera. The awards ceremony took place after the finale of the concert performance... more »
WE INAUGURATED THE NEW SEASON OF 2018/2019 WITH “BEATA” BY S. MONIUSZKO
On 16 September, we have inaugurated the new artistic season with “Beata,” the very last opera ever finished by composer Stanisław Moniuszko. The titular part was performed by Katarzyna Oleś-Blacha, the role of Max was played by Łukasz Załęski, Janusz Ratajczak played Hans, the role of Dorota was performed by Paula Maciołek, that of Urszula by Wanda more »
The 2017/2018 artistic season
As usual, the Krakow Opera Summer Festival, which runs from late June to early July, ended this year’s artistic season. The Festival abounded with performances, concerts and other special events. In the 2017/2018 season, the Opera staged five premieres, of which Bellini’s “Norma”... more »
