Verdiana Theater Choir of Lodz

Dear Sir/Madam,

All new individuals interested in participating in the activities are invited to auditions.

 

VERDIANA is a choir of singing enthusiasts, operating at the Łódź Opera, consisting of residents of Łódź and the region. Who doesn't enjoy singing along?! We sing on various occasions and without them, in company and in front of the mirror, at the top of our lungs or just "under our breath," regardless of whether we know the lyrics or make up our own. And that's perfectly fine because singing is undoubtedly relaxing, fun, and quite a good way to communicate with others, and definitely with oneself! Even if we don't feel the most confident in singing, it's an opportunity to test our abilities – we propose singing together under the guidance of professional choir directors.

During rehearsals, our educators will lead voice emission exercises and, above all, teach the most beautiful operatic choral repertoire. Participation in the choir can be a unique chance to get to know the world of opera and perform on the grand stage alongside artists from the Grand Theatre during the final concert at the end of the season.

 

The cost of participating in the activities is PLN 30 per month.

Activities are led by: Michał Jan Barański, Aleksandra Orczykowska

 

Information:

Ewa Kowalska-Brodek

Email: edukacja@teatr-wielki.lodz.pl

Tel. 42 647 21 42

 

Michał Jan Barański

Email: m.j.baranski@teatr-wielki.lodz.pl

 

Artistic Direction of the Choir: Michał Jan Barański

 

Michał Jan Barański, MA - a graduate of the Academy of Music in Krakow and the Grażyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Łódź in the field of Artistic Education in the Range of Musical Art, specializing in Choral Conducting and Music Pedagogy. In 2010, he was a scholarship holder of the "Sapere Auso" Małopolska Scholarship Foundation. From 2010 to 2012, he collaborated with the Polish Radio Choir and worked as an assistant at the Krakow University Academic Choir. From 2012 to 2022, he was associated with the Grand Theatre in Łódź as a choir artist, and from the artistic season 2013/2014, he served as the deputy choir director of the Łódź Grand Theatre. From 2013 to 2015, he was a specialist in voice emission in the Choir of the Medical University of Łódź. An active conductor, stage artist, singer, educator, and academic lecturer. He conducts advanced courses for music teachers and vocal workshops for amateur choirs. Out of passion, he is involved in Gregorian chant, which he practices as a cantor.

 

Photo credits: Joanna Miklaszewska