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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Polish National Opera to Revive ‘Tosca’

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The Polish National Opera is set to revive a production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The production, which is set to premiere on Jan. 14 and run through Jan. 23, will star Ewa Vesin as Tosca, Tadeusz Szlenkier as Cavaradossi, and Krzysztof Szumański as Scarpia. Patrick Fournillier conducts the 2019 production by Barbara Wysocka who transports the story from the year 1800 {…}

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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 Reduces Capacity

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The Polish National Opera has announced that it will be limiting its seating capacity. In an official statement the company noted, “In line with the latest government restrictions issued on Dec. 15 and 16, we must reduce audience capacity from 50 percent to 30 percent. The limit does not apply holders of valid COVID certificates. Because we are determined to {…}

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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 {…}

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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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Polish National Opera to Present Semi-Staged ‘Rigoletto’

Polish National Opera to Revive ‘Tosca’

Aleksandra Kurzak Leads Polish National Opera’s Silver Gala

Polish National Opera Reduces Capacity

Polish National Opera to Present New ‘La Bohème’

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

Ann Petersen Leads Polish National Opera’s ‘Fidelio’

Leonardo Caimi Headlines Polish National Opera’s ‘Werther’

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