Opera
KRÓL ROGER
Author: Karol Szymanowski
One of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century and at the same time the Polish opera title most frequently performed on world stages. Opera, oratorio and mystery play at the same time.
An opera in 3 acts, sung in Polish
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Libretto by Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, Karol Szymanowski
First production: 19 June 1926 at the Teatr Wielki in Warsaw
Premiere at the : 1 October 2022
One of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century and at the same time the Polish opera title most frequently performed on world stages. Opera, oratorio and mystery play at the same time.
The plot refers to the medieval Sicilian ruler Roger. However, his figure is only a pretext for reflection on humanity and the illusion of what is temporal.
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Yaroslav Shemet
Music Director and Conductor
Romuald Wicza-Pokojski
Stage Director
Hanna Wójcikowska-Szymczak
Set Designer
Magdalena Brozda
Costume Designer
Michał Lewandowski
Video Artist
Paulina Góral-Stykowska
Lighting Desiger
Bartosz Kondracki
Choreographer
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Choreographer
Agnieszka Długołęcka-Kuraś
Choirmaster
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Information:
Duration: 2 hrs. 10 mins. (including two intervals)
Premiere date: 2022 10 01
Language: Polish
Age limit: 14+
