The Krakow Opera

06-04-2021

Adam Sadzik, an Artist of the Kraków Opera Choir has passed away

It is with great sadness that we received the news of the death of Adam Sadzik, a Choir Artist and Actor, who worked at the Kraków Opera as a Choir Artist in the group of basses for over twenty years, from 1990 to 2013. Within the last few years, he played supporting roles in productions staged in our theatre by such creators, as Michał Znaniecki, Laco Adamik and others. We will remember him for his roles in such performances as, among others, The Gypsy Princess directed Show more

29-03-2021

Krzysztof Penderecki in memoriam

“It is on Monday evening that we want to recall the staging of The Devils of Loudun directed by Laco Adamik. We will devote this evening to the memory of this outstanding composer and, above all, our friend” Bogusław Nowak, Executive Director. On the first anniversary of Krzysztof Penderecki's death (29.03) we invite you to watch the recording of the performance from 2014. The broadcast will take place on Play Kraków at 6.30 pm. Show more

22-03-2021

The Devils of Loudun in honour of Krzysztof Penderecki

The Devils of Loudun is the first opera in Krzysztof Penderecki's output, inspired by Aldous Huxley's novel The Devils of Loudun and John Whiting's drama The Devils. It has enjoyed constant interest of directors since its first staging in Hamburg in 1969. It is a work “stretched between a liturgical rite, mystery play, oratorio, musical drama and contemporary Expressionist theatre” says Daniel Cichy. The libretto created by the composer addresses possession Show more

18-03-2021

Cancellation of performances!

Ladies and Gentlemen,due to the COVID-19 cases within our artists, and concerns about the safety of our Audience and Artists, we decided to cancel the show "Madama Butterfly" scheduled for tomorrow (19.03). Show more

15-03-2021

Così fan tutte – after the premiere

"This is only the fourth staging of Così fan tutte in the post-war history of the Krakow Opera. Charming though Mozart's work may be, it is simply difficult, and it must be produced excellently for the audience and viewers to truly enjoy it (...)Yesterday I was going to the Opera hoping that was what would happen, because it had been Jerzy Stuhr that dealt with the direction of the Mozart's masterpiece. This is his third production on Krakow’s opera stage. He gave us beautiful, humor Show more

14-03-2021

Attention!

We regret to inform you that due to the unexpected epidemic situation, we have to to cancel W. A. Mozart's "Cosi fan tutte" performance scheduled for today (14th of March), with a view to the safety and health of our audience and the artists of our theater. Show more

11-03-2021

The premiere of Così fan tutte by Mozart!

“This opera glistens like a wonderful bubble with the colours of a buffoonery, parody, genuine and feigned feeling. All these are enhanced by the colour of pure beauty” wrote Alfred Einstein, Mozart's biographer. Show more

28-01-2021

Changes in the repertoire for February and March

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, In connection with the extension of the existing restrictions announced by the Polish government on January 28 the Krakow Opera Management introduces the following changes to the repertoire. Show more

12-01-2021

Changes in the repertoire for January

In connection with the decision of the Polish Government announced on 11 January 2021 to extend the existing safety rules related to the current epidemic situation until January 31, the Krakow Opera Management introduces the following changes to the repertoire. Show more

05-01-2021

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