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Polish National Opera Announces 2022 International Vocal Competition Stanisław Moniuszko

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The Polish National Opera has announced the 2022 International Vocal Competition Stanisław Moniuszko. The competition, which is the largest vocal competition in Poland, will be held from June 6 to 11, 2022. The prestige of the Competition has been confirmed by its admission to the World Federation of International Music Competitions in 2019. Every three years, young artists from different continents {…}

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Polish National Opera Cancels ‘Boris Godunov’

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The Polish National Opera has canceled its upcoming production of “Boris Godunov.” The company noted that due to the war it was unable to present the production. In a statement Waldemar Dąbrowski, Director of the Polish National Opera, Teatr Wielki, Warsaw said “Dear Audience Members, We are the Polish National Opera, Poland’s national opera. We are based in Warsaw, a {…}

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Polish National Opera to Present Semi-Staged ‘Rigoletto’

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The Polish National Opera is set to present a semi-staged production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” Following the cancellation of “Carmen” due to COVID-19, the company will go ahead with performances. The company stated, “despite the COVID-19 absences within our team, we have decided to go ahead with the upcoming run of ‘Rigoletto’ in a semi-staged version.” The sumptuous scenery for the {…}

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Aleksandra Kurzak Leads Polish National Opera’s Silver Gala

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The Polish National Opera is set to present its New Year’s Eve Silver gala entitled “A Night in Paris” on Dec 31, 2021. The gala will showcase the greatest opera hits in masterful renditions by Aleksandra Kurzak, Patrycja Kwiecień, Piotr Buszewski, and Szymon Mechliński accompanied by the Chorus and Orchestra of the Polish National Opera. Music Director Patrick Fournillier will {…}

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Polish National Opera to Present New ‘La Bohème’

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On Dec. 3, the Polish National Opera will showcase a new production of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The production will be directed by Barbara Wysocka who says “La Bohème is a story about great emotions, breakups, and returns, about ruthless destiny and loss. What will be the most important in this staging? The image of the artist community in the landscape {…}

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Ewa Vesin, Evgeny Nikitin & Joanna Motulewicz Lead Polish National Opera’s 2022 Season

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The Polish National Opera has announced the second part of its 2022 season. Sonia Warzyńska-Dettlaff and Emil Ławecki star in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” alongside Aleksandra Olczyk, Łukasz Konieczny, and Kamil Zdebel. Piotr Staniszewski conducts. Performance Dates: Jan. 8-June 26, 2022 Ewa Vesin sings the title role of Puccini’s “Tosca” alongside Tadeusz Szlenkier and Krzysztof Szumański. Patrick Fournillier conducts. Performance {…}

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Ann Petersen Leads Polish National Opera’s ‘Fidelio’

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The Polish National Opera is set to perform a new production of Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” The showcase, which is set to open on Oct. 24, is a co-production of the Polish National Opera, Royal Danish Theatre, and Nederlandse Reisopera. The Beethoven opera will be directed by John Fulljames and will star Danish soprano Ann Petersen as Leonore alongside Torsten Kerl as {…}