
Ballet
Sir Twardowski
Ludomir Różycki
Tomasz Tokarczyk
2
hours
0
minutes
details
information
duration
2
hours
0
minutes
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1
intermission
composer
Ludomir Różycki
libretto
Stefania Różycka
World premiere
Warsaw, 9.05.1921
premiere at the Krakow Opera
26.11.2021
description
One of the most popular works by Ludomir Różycki – only in the period of 1921-1929 it was staged as many as 300 times. Originally, the composer told the story of the legendary Polish sorcerer, using a symphonic poem, yet later he "translated" it into the language of ballet. The libretto was prepared by Różycki's wife Stefania (writing under the pseudonym of S. Ordon), on the basis of novel Master Twardowski by Józef Ignacy Kraszewski. Nine ballet paintings illustrate successive scenes from the magician's life - from the first appearance of the devil in his atelier, through signing a pact, evoking the spirit of Barbara Radziwiłł or winning the love of an eastern princess, to the events in the Rzym (Rome) inn and, finally, landing on the moon. Certainly, Różycki bases his musical interpretations of these events on Polish folk and national dances, such as krakowiak, polonaise, oberek or highlanders’ dance; there are also references to dance music of other nations, such as czardas, waltz and stylised oriental dances.
Poster

poster by
Andrzej Pągowski
producers and cast
producers
Choreographer and stage director: Violetta Suska
Music director: Tomasz Tokarczyk
Set and costume designer: Maria Balcerek
Multimedia and lighting designer: Marcin Nogas
Choreographer's assistant: Alesia Smyrnova, Dzmitry Prokharau
Music director's assistant: Piotr Wacławik
Stage managers: Justyna Jarocka-Lejzak, Mateusz Makselon
Music director: Tomasz Tokarczyk
Set and costume designer: Maria Balcerek
Multimedia and lighting designer: Marcin Nogas
Choreographer's assistant: Alesia Smyrnova, Dzmitry Prokharau
Music director's assistant: Piotr Wacławik
Stage managers: Justyna Jarocka-Lejzak, Mateusz Makselon
cast
Devil | Dzmitry Prokharau
Young Twardowski | Yauheni Raukuts
Old Twardowski | Yauheni Yatskevich
Mrs Twardowska | Anastasiya Krasouskaya
The Golden Woman | Malika Tokkozhina
The Passion | Agnieszka Chlebowska
Krakow dolls | Sofia Manca, Mariana Morfin
Mother | Gabriela Kubacka
Death | Agnieszka Chlebowska
Creditors | Dina Ratoń, Mizuki Kurosawa, Gabriele Togni
Lajkonik | Gabriele Togni
Models | Julia Galambos, Dina Ratoń, Teresa Żurowska
The Krakow Opera Orchestra and Ballet and Ballet Studio
Young Twardowski | Yauheni Raukuts
Old Twardowski | Yauheni Yatskevich
Mrs Twardowska | Anastasiya Krasouskaya
The Golden Woman | Malika Tokkozhina
The Passion | Agnieszka Chlebowska
Krakow dolls | Sofia Manca, Mariana Morfin
Mother | Gabriela Kubacka
Death | Agnieszka Chlebowska
Creditors | Dina Ratoń, Mizuki Kurosawa, Gabriele Togni
Lajkonik | Gabriele Togni
Models | Julia Galambos, Dina Ratoń, Teresa Żurowska
The Krakow Opera Orchestra and Ballet and Ballet Studio
ticket
Category B
1st seats
Marshal's Balcony
110 zł
2nd seats
Amphitheater rows IV-IX
75 zł
3rd seats
Amphitheater rows I-III and X-XII
60 zł
4th seats
Side seats and rows XIII - XIV
Right-hand and left-hand side boxes (level 1)
Balcony level II rows I and II
40 zł
5th seats
Balcony rows III and IV
30 zł
reviews
Adam Czopek, Maestro.net, 1.12.2021
“A colourful and dynamic performance has been prepared with adequate dramaturgy, filled with numerous episodes manifesting the aforementioned themes in the form of a dream of the main character. The choreographer has to be praised for the ability of combining classical dance with elements and forms of modern and character dance. Important elements building the atmosphere of the entire performance were the fanciful costumes and the set design created by Maria Balcerek, assisted by the lights and projections by Marcin Nogas. […] As far as the level of performance is concerned, it must be noted that the entire ballet team of the Kraków Opera has shown its creative potential in the play. Dzmitry Prokharau as Devil, Yauheni Raukuts as Young Twardowski and Agnieszka Chlebowska as Woman in Red shone like stars. Sofia Manca and Marianna Morfin-Schanchez in the impressive choreography of Kraków Puppets were also memorable. Tomasz Tokarczyk at the conductor’s stand tried to bring out the lyrical fragments and the symphonic character of Różycki's music. He carefully minded the tempo, thus assisting the dancers in peaceful performance of their tasks,”
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