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“RÉVÉRENCE” — ballet evening to mark International Dance Day
Révérence means a bow or curtsy – a gesture of respect to acknowledge the teacher, pianist, orchestra or audience. The ballet ensemble of the Krakow Opera and its guests from abroad are using this phrase to invite you to join them in celebrations of the International Dance Day on 27 and 28 April 2019 at 6.30pm. more »
Verdi's “MESSA DA REQUIEM”
On the eve of Palm Sunday, April 13th, at St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe Church in Oświęcim, our ensemble performed “Requiem,” Giuseppe Verdi’s monumental work, a synthesis of Italian opera style and sacred music. On Palm Sunday, the ensemble performed the piece once again at our theatre. more »
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 »
