Performance

We invite young music enthusiasts to join the "Opera on Pillows" program! This is an educational and artistic workshop designed for children ages 4-6, introducing them to the world of theater, opera, and musical instruments in a playful and engaging way. The sessions combine elements of music workshops with foundational knowledge about orchestral instruments and opera theater. Children actively participate, engage in different activities, and ...

Opera on Cushions – Educational Art Workshops video lounge   We invite the youngest music and art enthusiasts to the "Opera on Cushions" classes. This is an educational and artistic program for children aged 4-6, which introduces them to the world of theater, opera, and ballet in a playful way. The classes combine elements of art workshops with basic knowledge of costumes and opera theater. Children actively ...

I believe that development is not just about moving forward; sometimes you have to think, take those two steps back to move forward. Krzysztof Penderecki There is an exceptional challenge before us, this time the Lodz Grand Theatre presents Paradise Lost - Krzysztof Penderecki's  unique  opera based on John Milton's poem, in which  biblical themes find their references in reality in a very clear way. This outstanding work of  Maestro ...

November 11th holds a special place in the hearts of Poles. On this very day, the armistice that officially ended World War I was signed. Thanks to this, Poland—after 123 years of partitions—returned to the map, reclaiming its independence. It was also on this day that Józef Piłsudski arrived in Warsaw, to whom the Regency Council entrusted command of the Polish army.   Today, the National Independence Day is ...

This is our next proposal for an opera aimed at children's audiences, following works such as Britten's "The Little Sweep" and Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel." The well-known tale by Collodi, set to music by Jonathan Dove, has been vividly portrayed through vocal and instrumental means, with each character and dramatic situation brought to life through music that is both ear-catching and clear, enhancing its appeal. The opera is lyrical and ...

A New Zealand choreographer tells the story of Łódź through dance! Gray Veredon, enchanted by the city, Andrzej Wajda's film, and the Nobel laureate Reymont's novel, has created a unique and unparalleled ballet. Images of old Łódź, the lives of its inhabitants, and the fates of novel characters intertwine in rhythm set by factory machines, emphasizing the originality of the "city of spindles" atmosphere. It's an incredibly original ...

"La Boheme" graced the stage of the Grand Theatre in Łódź three times – most recently in 2007, in a remarkable production by Laco Adamik. This incredibly popular opera by Giacomo Puccini – second only to "Turandot" – is one of the most frequently performed works on opera stages worldwide, not only due to its spectacular music but also because of its poignant plot. Its characters – colorful representatives of the artistic bohemia – ...

Puccini's Western Adventure   I came into this world many years ago, perhaps too long ago, maybe it's been centuries... God touched me with his little finger and said: Write for the theater; remember: only for the theater... - and I - listened to this highest advice...   And it's a good thing I did, because how would we - us opera enthusiasts - feel without such operatic hits by Puccini as Madame Butterfly, La Bohème, Tosca, ...