Time 19:00
The Royal Theatre in the Old Orangery in the Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw
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Polish music of the Romantic era abounds with charming songs. Their development is greatly acknowledged to Stanisław Moniuszko (1819-1872), whose songs will crown this concert’s programme. By publishing his Pierwszy śpiewnik domowy (Songbook for Home Use, No. 1), Moniuszko took up the challenge of creating a songbook repertoire for the Polish nation, and he admirably succeeded. For not only did he create the extensive catalogue of vocal music of various song types, but he also became an inspiration to further generations of artists. His followers, Stanisław Niewiadomski and Jan Gall, became continuators of the idea to broaden the Polish lyrical repertoire and make the whole nation sing. They would successfully make music to the lines of Polish poetry and take advantage of the rich heritage of Polish folklore.
The concert will also feature selected songs by Jan Gall (1856-1912) – very popular in the 19th century, now somewhat forgotten. It is a pity though, as this composer’s pieces, full of modest charm, hid real pearls. His exceptional lyrical talent is mostly reflected in the richness of melody and, as Zdzisław Jachimecki observed, its “utterly Italian sweetness”. Both Gall and Stanisław Niewiadomski (1859-1936) cared about maintaining correct prosody, but the latter paid much more attention to highlighting the text’s drama. After all, Niewiadomski was also famous for his meticulous care in selecting poetry based on its literary value. Quoting Irena Poniatowska, „linking the spirit of Polish poetry with a vocally beautiful composition, with features of accessibility and folklore and, at the same time, with a note of courteous sentimentalism […] is exactly what won Niewiadomski’s songs […] great popularity, publicity and remembrance’.
THE PROGRAMME
Stanisław Niewiadomski
Latawica, lyrics M. Konopnicka
Ostatnia róża, lyrics A. Asnyk
Dzwony, lyrics M. Konopnicka
Stoi jawor zielony, folk song lyrics
Zaczarowana królewna, lyrics A. Asnyk
Między nami nic nie było, lyrics A. Asnyk
Zosia, lyrics A. Mickiewicz
Jabłonecka, folk song lyrics
Koraliki, folk song lyrics
Deszczyk rosi, folk song lyrics
Jan Gall
Zaczarowana królewna, lyrics A. Asnyk
Gdy twa postać przemknie z bliska, lyrics H. Heine, translated by J. Gall
Ja chciałbym mą duszą tonąć lyrics H. Heine, translated by S. Lachowicz
Gdybym był młodszy dziewczyno, lyrics A. Asnyk
Serenada sycylijska, lyrics based on a traditional Italian song
Dziewczę z Sorentu, lyrics based on a traditional Italian song
Twe ciche, duże jasne oczy, lyrics L. Rydel
Dziewczę z buzią jak malina, lyrics H. Heine, translated by M. Gawalewicz
Stanisław Moniuszko
Latem brzózka mała, lyrics J. Czeczot
Cztery pory roku, lyrics A. Michaux
Wiosna, lyrics S. Witwicki
Polna różyczka, lyrics J. Grajnert
Nawrócona, lyrics J.W. Goethe, translated by K. Brodziński
Zosia, lyrics J.W. Goethe, translated by A. Mickiewicz
Prząśniczka, lyrics J. Czeczot
Niepewność, lyrics A. Mickiewicz
PERFORMERS
JUSTYNA STĘPIEŃ SOPRANO
DOROTA LACHOWICZ MEZZO-SOPRANO
WITOLD ŻOŁĄDKIEWICZ BARITONE
DAGMARA DUDZIŃSKA PIANO
Duration of the concert: approx. 1 hour.
Seats are not numbered.
PLEASE NOTE: the entrance to the Royal Theatre in the Łazienki Park is located in ul. Agrykola.
One hour before the performance, and also for an hour after its end, the audience can use the electric cart running between the Royal Theater and the Łazienki Gate at the corner of Myśliwiecka / Agrykola streets.
We kindly encourage you to read the rules of participation in cultural events organized by the Polish Royal Opera:
- If you are not feeling well, are ill, had contact with an infected person – stay home.
- Please, take a mask with you. After entering the Theatre building you are obliged to wear a mask covering mouth and nose.
- Disinfect your hands after entering the Theatre building.
- Please remember to sign the Participant Declaration. If possible, please bring the printed and signed declaration with you, if not – fill it in in the Theatre, in the place shown by the staff.
- Take the seat shown to you by the staff.
- Please come earlier – latecomers will not be allowed into the auditorium.
We care about the safety of our Guests!
- Disinfectants are available at the entrance to the building.
- The common space and sanitary rooms are disinfected.
- Only 50% maximum of the seats in the auditorium will be available.
- We keep safe distance.
Should you have questions, we are at your disposal on site or under the phone number +48 500 309 424.
