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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Leonardo Caimi Headlines Polish National Opera’s ‘Werther’

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On Oct. 8 and 10, 2021, the Polish National Opera is set to revive Massenet’s “Werther.” The production by Willy Decker will star Leonardo Caimi in the title role and Iryna Zhytynska as Charlotte with Patrick Fournillier. The classic production focuses on the psychological aspects of Werther’s obsessive love with the sets by Wolfgang Gussmann expressing the imprisonment of the {…}

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Ann Petersen, Anna Jeruć & Torsten Kerl Lead Polish National Opera’s 2021-22 Season

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The Polish National Opera has announced its 2021-22 season featuring 6 new productions, 13 operas, 6 ballets, and concerts. Here is a look at the operatic selections for the season. Revivals Torsten Kerl and Ann Petersen lead Beethoven’s “Fidelio“ in a new production by John Fulljames. Gerd Schaller conducts the cast that also includes Krzysztof Borysiewicz, Maria Stasiak, Daniel Sutin, and Krzysztof {…}

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Karita Mattila, Sara Jakubiak & Camilla Nylund Headline Finnish National Opera’s 2021-22 Season

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The Finnish National Opera has announced its 2021-22 season featuring new productions and several workshops, concerts, and musicals. The season will also mark the first season of Chief Conductor, Hannu Lintu. Here is a breakdown of the season: Opera & Musicals Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci“ and Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana“ open the season with Hannu Lintu conducting. Mascagni’s opera stars Niina Keitel, Johanna Lehesvuori, {…}

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Polish National Opera Extends Closure Until May 3

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The Polish National Opera has extended its closure until May 3. The company, which originally announced its closure until April 26, announced that after the Polish government decided to extend most of the Covid-19 restrictions currently in place until May 3, it was forced to shut down until that date. As a result, the company will cancel the performances of {…}

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Polish National Opera to Reopen at the End of February

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The Polish National Opera has announced it will reopen Feb. 25 and has announced a new program for the month of March and April. The company will open with Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” followed by Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” with Aleksandra Kurzak in the title role. The production will be directed by Mariusz Treliński. On March 26, 27, and 28 audiences {…}

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Polish National Opera 2020-21 Review: Werther

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As I was going to the first performance of “Werther,” a drame lyrique by Jules Massenet, I was glad that I would finally listen to Piotr Beczała live in this role, which he has performed for 25 years. Nevertheless, as I entered Teatr Wielki – the Polish National Opera, I was also a bit concerned that I was about to {…}

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Michael Fabiano, Patricia Racette, Ellie Dehn Headline San Francisco’s Streaming Program Through July 4

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(Credit: Cory Weaver / Terrence McCarthy / San Francisco Opera) The San Francisco Opera has announced its upcoming slate of operas on its “Opera is ON” streaming service. First up, the company will present “Salome” in a production starring Nadja Michael, Greer Grimsley, Kim Begley, Irina Mishura, and Garrett Sorenson. Nicola Luisotti conducts the Strauss opera. Streaming Date: June 20, {…}

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Polish National Opera to Present New ‘La Bohème’

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

Leonardo Caimi Headlines Polish National Opera’s ‘Werther’

Ann Petersen, Anna Jeruć & Torsten Kerl Lead Polish National Opera’s 2021-22 Season

Karita Mattila, Sara Jakubiak & Camilla Nylund Headline Finnish National Opera’s 2021-22 Season

Polish National Opera Extends Closure Until May 3

Polish National Opera to Reopen at the End of February

Polish National Opera 2020-21 Review: Werther

Michael Fabiano, Patricia Racette, Ellie Dehn Headline San Francisco’s Streaming Program Through July 4