(Photo provided by Marjan Kiepura) On May 15, 2025, a portrait of Polish tenor Jan Kiepura was gifted to the Polish National Opera (also known as Teatr Wielki, Opera Naradowa). The portrait, originally painted by Boris Chaliapin, son of famed bass Feodor Chaliapin, had been a long-treasured family possession. Kiepura’s son, pianist Marjan Kiepura, and his wife, Jane, were present {…}
The Marjan’s Musical Soirees podcast released a new episode focusing on the Polish tenor Jan Kiepura (1902-66). The podcast features the late tenor’s son, pianist Marjan Kiepura, and is hosted by Jane Knox-Kiepura. The duo will recount Kiepura’s opera career in this episode. Kiepura was one of the most well-known tenors and film stars in the 20th century. He made his {…}
On Oct. 20, 2020 , the Austrian Cultural Forum New York is set to honor the stage and film careers of opera and operetta stars Jan Kiepura and Marta Eggerth. The event, which will be streamed via YouTube, will feature performances from tenor Ramón Vargas from the Vienna State Opera as well as a welcome statement from Wolfgang Sobotka. Additionally, {…}
