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A poetic tale of love stronger than death, immersed in the unique sound of the Kashubian language - rarely present in classical music, and here treated as a fully fledged, extraordinary sonic material. Wòlô bòskô - a song cycle by Łukasz Godyla for baritone and piano - is a work rooted in tradition, yet one that boldly leads it toward the contemporary.
Fot. Krzysztof Bieliński/ Teatr Wielki - Opera Narodowa w Warszawie
During the 32nd Bydgoszcz Opera Festival, we will host artists of the Teatr Wielki – Opera Narodowa with a remarkable staged interpretation of the Kashubian song cycle Wòlô bòskô, composed by Łukasz Godyla.
Based on traditional melodies and texts selected by Kashubian-born singer Damian Wilma, the work unfolds a moving story of Hanuszka and Jaśek - two lovers separated by fate, social constraints, and the “will of God.” In the staging by Jarosław Kilian, the narrative acquires a metaphysical dimension: memory becomes a mystery rite, and love - an eternal myth.
This is a rare example of a contemporary work rooted in folklore and the Kashubian language, combining the tradition of the Romantic song cycle with a modern stage idiom.
The leading roles are performed by native Kashubians: the outstanding theatre and film actress Danuta Stenka and the aforementioned Damian Wilma, a soloist of Opera Nova.
This exceptional project of the Teatr Wielki – Opera Narodowa will be one of the most intriguing events of the 32nd Bydgoszcz Opera Festival.
Final preparations are underway at Opera Nova for the premiere of Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti, which will inaugurate the Bydgoszcz Opera Festival. Director, set and costume designer THADDEUS STRASSBERGER speaks about his interpretation of one of the most famous bel canto works, his collaboration with the Bydgoszcz company, and the contemporary relevance of Lucia’s story.
It’s here — the eye-catching poster and the programme of the 32nd Bydgoszcz Opera Festival! Opera, operetta, ballet, as well as Kashubian songs and a secular oratorio (“a hidden opera”) will be heard in unique, original productions by leading ensembles from the Netherlands, Monaco, and Latvia, as well as Polish opera theatres from Warsaw and Szczecin. Ticket sales for the festival performances have already started on 5th JANUARY, at our Opera Nova box office and online. Ticket prices (depending ...
And here, in January… it’s May! Of course, we’re not talking about the weather, but about tickets for our May performances, which will go on sale from January 5 - at the Opera Nova box office and online. We invite you to our Opera for May holidays filled with excitement, great emotions, and extraordinary adventures!
We are pleased to present the repertoire for the upcoming months - following September - of Opera Nova’s 69th artistic season, which promises to be filled with powerful emotions, artistic revelations, and unforgettable experiences! Tickets for all events are already on sale: in July exclusively online, and also at the box office.