Performance

Creating the choreography for Romeo and Juliet (2007), Sasha Waltz turned to one of the most poignant love stories in world literature. The tale of star-crossed lovers, whose families are enemies, and whose deaths bring understanding and reconciliation, is one of Shakespeare's most famous works. This dark tragedy inspired Hector Berlioz to compose the dramatic symphony Romeo and Juliet for three soloists, two large choruses, and orchestra. ...

The grand opera without a happy ending...   An elderly music enthusiast drew my attention to Samson, telling me about Voltaire's libretto; he even sketched out a preliminary scenario for my use. Thus Saint-Saëns wrote in a letter to Henri Collet, revealing at the same time his desire to reference the tradition of oratorio in Samson and Delilah. Hence, the work, not being an "action opera," in its construction contains more purely ...

The motifs of the sea, water, and the deep have recurred in culture and art for centuries, serving as both a source of inspiration and a symbolic reference to contextualize the human experience. Dance, too, has not been immune to this fascination, echoing the elusive movement of waves (e.g., Doris Humphrey's Water Study in 1928), the soft poetics of underwater motion (Daniel Larrieu's Waterproof, 1986), or the sheer spectacle of water itself, ...

SNOW WHITE with music by Bogdan Pawłowski premiered at the Grand Theatre in Łódź in 1970 and, although it immediately received tremendous applause from the audience, no one expected that it would break all records and remain on stage for almost half a century! To this day, it has had around 40 premieres on four continents and brought immense popularity to the author, as well as unwavering affection from young viewers. Successive ...

“A Spanish Love Story” is a unique concert infused with the rhythms of Argentine tango, brought to life by the remarkable piano duo. Joining the pianists on stage will be mezzo-soprano Mariana Rewerski. The pianists have known each other for 25 years. They share a passion for piano duets, a deep need for artistic expression, and above all, a strong desire to bring comprehensive thematic projects to fruition. They are the creators of a ...

Anyone who has ever seen the ballet *Swan Lake* has likely wondered whether dancing on pointe is difficult and how long it takes to learn the choreography. When watching the best ballet performances, it seems as if the dance comes to the artists effortlessly and gracefully. We often don't realize the amount of effort and emotion that goes into achieving such a result.    A ballet lesson is a unique opportunity to answer ...

At the Grand Theatre in Łódź, a spaceship lands by chance! It turns out that its incredibly complicated spacecraft doesn't run on ordinary fuel, but on music—music that doesn't exist on Earth. Our guest must quickly learn our earthly music to properly modify the engines, refuel the ship, and continue flying, exploring the universe.   For the meeting (taken from another spectacle), artists Patrycja Krzeszowska, Olga Maroszek, and Marta ...

Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase; Hakuna Matata, it’s not a craze! No worries for the rest of your days! Learn these two joyous words – HAKUNA MATATA!   The famous hit from the equally famous film not just for kids - The Lion King - is the motto of our hit "Hakuna Matata" as part of the family concert series Sunday Mornings. Don't worry, or as some might say, No worries - is the best encouragement ...