What links Stanisław Moniuszko and Gioacchino Rossini? The Polish composer wrote a personal dedication on a score of his Litany No. 3 in E minor for the master of bel canto, who was captivated by Moniuszko’s talent.
The great composers are celebrated during the inaugural Royal Opera Festival. On 21 June, the Franciscan Church presents a concert of Moniuszko’s religious works, forming a part of the celebrations of the bicentenary of the composer’s birth. On 30 June, the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre presents Tancredi, Rossini’s first opera which catapulted him to fame and which premiered in Poland in 1818. The performance is directed by Jochen Schönleber, and the production stars the mezzo-soprano Antonella Colaianni in the title role.
21 June 2019
FRANCISCAN CHURCH 8pm » S. Moniuszko Latin Mass in D flat major, Ecce lignum crucis, Agnus Dei, Benedictus, To God, Psalm 137, Two Organ Preludes
Katarzyna Guran (soprano), Joanna Święszek (alto), Bartłomiej Chorąży (baritone), Maciej Drużkowski (bass), Górecki Chamber Choir, Marek Pawełek (organ), Marcin Wróbel (conductor), led by Katarzyna Coufał-Lenczowska
Admission free
30 June 2019
JULIUSZ SŁOWACKI THEATRE 7pm » G. Rossini Tancredi
Antonella Colaianni (Tankred), Elisa Balbo (Amenaida), Patrick Kabongo (Argirio), Ugo Guagliardo (Orbazzano), Claire Gascoin (Isaura), Diletta Scandiuzzi (Rugierro), Górecki Chamber Choir, Passionart Symphony Orchestra, Marcin Wróbel (choir preparation), Nicola Pascoli (conductor), dir. J. Schönleber
PLN 100-400
