Performance

DON PASQUALE... FOR EVERYONE!   Such indigestible confetti – Donizetti tells us to take poor Don Pasquale to the hospital. This malicious verse, published in the press after the premiere in Dresden in 1844, couldn't harm Gaetano Donizetti's excellent opera Don Pasquale – to the full approval and delight of the audience – triumphantly marched through the world's greatest opera stages. Stars like Enrico Caruso, Marcelina ...

The choreographic adaptation of the Don Quixote story, directly derived from Miguel de Cervantes's work, was performed as a court ballet titled DON QUICHOTTE at the Louvre as early as 1614. Over the next 400 years, dozens of works incorporating the motif of the misguided knight were created. However, it was the ballet choreographed by the legendary Marius Petipa, with music by Ludwig A. Minkus (1869), that permanently entered the ...

It is difficult to seek sense, logic, or rationality in operetta; after all, that is not its purpose. The same applies to NIGHT IN VENICE; the intricacies of the libretto create improbable and surprising situations, along with often irrational reactions of the characters, bringing humor and entertainment. This classic operetta by the Viennese composer forms, along with THE BAT and THE GYPSY BARON, a masterful trio of the genre. One ...

How does a majestic lion, chirping birds, shimmering fish, or a noble swan sound? Can the slowness of a turtle be musically conveyed? You can find out through our latest ballet performance for children, "The Carnival of the Animals," based on the suite by Camille Saint-Saëns. The composer brilliantly illustrates the characteristics of various animals through music, although one of the pieces is titled "Pianists." Despite ...

The opera choir, like the philharmonic choir, is a mixed choir. It includes female voices (soprano I and II, and alto I and II) and male voices (tenor I and II, and bass I and II). However, in addition to performing very demanding vocal parts, choir members also have acting and often dancing duties. Sometimes the choir is an additional feature in an opera, creating elaborate ensemble scenes, while at other times it is a crucial element of the ...

Fairy Melodi is the guardian of music and the protector of musical compositions. She runs an Academy where she teaches about the world of fairies and music. In the first lessons at Fairy Melodi’s Academy, you will learn where fairies live, what they do, but most importantly, you will discover what happens when chaos sneaks into music and musical styles.   The story begins when mischievous children leave a terrible mess in ...

Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase; Hakuna Matata, ain't no passing craze! Don't worry, for the rest of your days! Learn these two joyful words – HAKUNA MATATA!   This famous hit from the equally famous movie *The Lion King* is the main theme of our hit performance *Hakuna Matata*, part of the family concert series *Sunday Mornings*. "Don’t worry," or in other words, "No worries," is ...

MUSICAL CONCERT BY THE YOUTH CHOIR OF THE TEATRE WIELKI IN ŁÓDŹ   Can toys sing? Can toys dance? Do they love music? Try to sneak a peek at them under the cover of night. And what happens when you leave the room? Take a look through the keyhole. We invite you to join us on a musical journey where you will discover many musical wonders. You’ll see that toys also have an artistic soul. Bring your favorite toy to the concert, and ...

WINTER CONCERT BY THE YOUTH CHOIR OF THE TEATR WIELKI IN ŁÓDŹ   Shhh! Santa Claus is parking his sleigh outside the theater. We need to quickly tell the elves to finish packing the presents. Santa is about to continue his journey, and the next batch of gifts must be ready. This year, the elves have a lot of work to do. Phew, luckily Santa fell asleep in his chair. The cheerful elves are celebrating and singing Christmas carols. Come and ...