ballet
The Carnival of the Animals
Camille Saint-Saëns
ballet
Detailed information
Composer
Camille Saint-Saëns
Duration
45 min
Premiere at Baltic Opera Gdansk
Creatives
music direction
Piotr Mazurek
choreography
Katarzyna Kozielska
scenography and costumes
Joanna Borkowska
multimedia
Filip Borkowski
lights
Maciej Iwańczyk
multimedia assistant
Michał Lewandowski
lights assistant
Maciej Kaczerski
poster
Filip Borkowski
Description
A great option for entire families. Even the youngest viewers, just a few years old, can come to the performance. Carnival of the Animals is a good title for children's first contact with a ballet performance.
The Carnival of the Animals is a series of miniatures performed by various groups of instrumentalists. The piece, described by the composer as a zoological fantasy, was intended to be created as a musical joke. Initially performed during private social gatherings, it reportedly entertained listeners until they cried. Camille Saint-Saëns, however, refused to present it to a wider audience, and ultimately the score of Carnival was published only after the composer's death. The work quickly gained enormous popularity.
The show, choreographed by Katarzyna Kozielska, takes viewers into the fantastic world of animals using various dance techniques. The set design and costumes by Joanna Borkowska, whose designs are based on a certain convention - the animals remain recognizable to children, although they are not presented in a literal way, perfectly match the music and choreographic vision.
The Carnival of the Animals is a series of miniatures performed by various groups of instrumentalists. The piece, described by the composer as a zoological fantasy, was intended to be created as a musical joke. Initially performed during private social gatherings, it reportedly entertained listeners until they cried. Camille Saint-Saëns, however, refused to present it to a wider audience, and ultimately the score of Carnival was published only after the composer's death. The work quickly gained enormous popularity.
The show, choreographed by Katarzyna Kozielska, takes viewers into the fantastic world of animals using various dance techniques. The set design and costumes by Joanna Borkowska, whose designs are based on a certain convention - the animals remain recognizable to children, although they are not presented in a literal way, perfectly match the music and choreographic vision.
Cast by date
The Lion
Julia Niekowal
Hens and Roosters
Ewelina Adamczyk
Sandra Springhorn
Sara Lemus
Milena Crameri
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Filip Michalak
Daniel Morrison
Lorenzo Dallera
Wild Asses
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Bartosz Kondracki
Tortoises
Nayu Hata
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Michał Zelent
The Elephant
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Kangaroos
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Andrzej Ryll
Aquarium
Oliwia Bryłkowska
Jacopo Severini
Aquarium - Fishes
Milena Crameri
Sandra Springhorn
Michał Zelent
Filip Michalak
Characters with Long Ears
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Victor Manuel Verdecia Rodriguez
Nayu Hata
Forest
Daniel Morrison
Riccardo Tuccinardi
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
The Cuckoo
Ewelina Adamczyk
Aviary
Sandra Springhorn
Milena Crameri
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Sara Lemus
The Bird
Rei Yamamoto
Pianists
Filip Michalak
Michał Zelent
Fossils
Daniel Morrison
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
Riccardo Tuccinardi
The Swan
Natalia Cedrowicz
Child
Maja Boulton
Finale
Baltic Opera Ballet
The Baltic Opera Orchestra
conductor
Piotr Mazurek
The Lion
Julia Niekowal
Hens and Roosters
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Sandra Springhorn
Sara Lemus
Milena Crameri
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Filip Michalak
Daniel Morrison
Lorenzo Dallera
Wild Asses
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Bartosz Kondracki
Tortoises
Nayu Hata
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Michał Zelent
The Elephant
Rei Yamamoto
Kangaroos
Ewelina Adamczyk
Andrzej Ryll
Aquarium
Oliwia Bryłkowska
Jacopo Severini
Aquarium - Fishes
Milena Crameri
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Michał Zelent
Filip Michalak
Characters with Long Ears
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Victor Manuel Verdecia Rodriguez
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Forest
Daniel Morrison
Riccardo Tuccinardi
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
The Cuckoo
Sandra Springhorn
Aviary
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Milena Crameri
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Sara Lemus
The Bird
Nayu Hata
Pianists
Filip Michalak
Michał Zelent
Fossils
Daniel Morrison
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
Riccardo Tuccinardi
The Swan
Natalia Cedrowicz
Child
Maja Boulton
Finale
Baltic Opera Ballet
The Baltic Opera Orchestra
conductor
Piotr Mazurek
The Lion
Julia Niekowal
Hens and Roosters
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Sandra Springhorn
Sara Lemus
Milena Crameri
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Filip Michalak
Daniel Morrison
Lorenzo Dallera
Wild Asses
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Bartosz Kondracki
Tortoises
Nayu Hata
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Michał Zelent
The Elephant
Rei Yamamoto
Kangaroos
Ewelina Adamczyk
Andrzej Ryll
Aquarium
Oliwia Bryłkowska
Jacopo Severini
Aquarium - Fishes
Milena Crameri
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Michał Zelent
Filip Michalak
Characters with Long Ears
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Victor Manuel Verdecia Rodriguez
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Forest
Daniel Morrison
Riccardo Tuccinardi
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
The Cuckoo
Sandra Springhorn
Aviary
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Milena Crameri
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Sara Lemus
The Bird
Nayu Hata
Pianists
Filip Michalak
Michał Zelent
Fossils
Daniel Morrison
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
Riccardo Tuccinardi
The Swan
Natalia Cedrowicz
Child
Maja Boulton
Finale
Baltic Opera Ballet
The Baltic Opera Orchestra
conductor
Piotr Mazurek
The Lion
Oliwia Bryłkowska
Hens and Roosters
Ewelina Adamczyk
Sandra Springhorn
Sara Lemus
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Milena Crameri
Filip Michalak
Daniel Morrison
Lorenzo Dallera
Wild Asses
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Bartosz Kondracki
Tortoises
Nayu Hata
Julia Niekowal
Michał Zelent
The Elephant
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Kangaroos
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Andrzej Ryll
Aquarium
Natalia Cedrowicz
Victor Manuel Verdecia Rodriguez
Aquarium - Fishes
Milena Crameri
Sandra Springhorn
Michał Zelent
Filip Michalak
Characters with Long Ears
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Greta Krajewska
Nayu Hata
Forest
Daniel Morrison
Riccardo Tuccinardi
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
The Cuckoo
Ewelina Adamczyk
Aviary
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Milena Crameri
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Sandra Springhorn
The Bird
Rei Yamamoto
Pianists
Filip Michalak
Michał Zelent
Fossils
Daniel Morrison
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
Riccardo Tuccinardi
The Swan
Sara Lemus
Child
Hugo Szmidt (OSB)
Finale
Baltic Opera Ballet
The Baltic Opera Orchestra
conductor
Piotr Mazurek
The Lion
Oliwia Bryłkowska
Hens and Roosters
Ewelina Adamczyk
Sandra Springhorn
Sara Lemus
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Milena Crameri
Filip Michalak
Daniel Morrison
Lorenzo Dallera
Wild Asses
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Bartosz Kondracki
Tortoises
Nayu Hata
Julia Niekowal
Michał Zelent
The Elephant
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Kangaroos
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Andrzej Ryll
Aquarium
Natalia Cedrowicz
Victor Manuel Verdecia Rodriguez
Aquarium - Fishes
Milena Crameri
Sandra Springhorn
Michał Zelent
Filip Michalak
Characters with Long Ears
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Greta Krajewska
Nayu Hata
Forest
Daniel Morrison
Riccardo Tuccinardi
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
The Cuckoo
Ewelina Adamczyk
Aviary
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Milena Crameri
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Sandra Springhorn
The Bird
Rei Yamamoto
Pianists
Filip Michalak
Michał Zelent
Fossils
Daniel Morrison
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
Riccardo Tuccinardi
The Swan
Sara Lemus
Child
Hugo Szmidt (OSB)
Finale
Baltic Opera Ballet
The Baltic Opera Orchestra
conductor
Piotr Mazurek
The Lion
Julia Niekowal
Hens and Roosters
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Sandra Springhorn
Sara Lemus
Oliwia Bryłkowska
Milena Crameri
Filip Michalak
Daniel Morrison
Lorenzo Dallera
Wild Asses
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Bartosz Kondracki
Tortoises
Nayu Hata
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Michał Zelent
The Elephant
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Kangaroos
Ewelina Adamczyk
Andrzej Ryll
Aquarium
Natalia Cedrowicz
Victor Manuel Verdecia Rodriguez
Aquarium - Fishes
Milena Crameri
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Michał Zelent
Filip Michalak
Characters with Long Ears
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Greta Krajewska
Andrzej Ryll
Forest
Daniel Morrison
Riccardo Tuccinardi
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
The Cuckoo
Sandra Springhorn
Aviary
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Milena Crameri
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Oliwia Bryłkowska
The Bird
Nayu Hata
Pianists
Filip Michalak
Michał Zelent
Fossils
Daniel Morrison
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
Riccardo Tuccinardi
The Swan
Rei Yamamoto
Child
Hugo Szmidt (OSB)
Finale
Baltic Opera Ballet
The Baltic Opera Orchestra
conductor
Piotr Mazurek
The Lion
Julia Niekowal
Hens and Roosters
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Sandra Springhorn
Sara Lemus
Oliwia Bryłkowska
Milena Crameri
Filip Michalak
Daniel Morrison
Lorenzo Dallera
Wild Asses
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Bartosz Kondracki
Tortoises
Nayu Hata
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Michał Zelent
The Elephant
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Kangaroos
Ewelina Adamczyk
Andrzej Ryll
Aquarium
Natalia Cedrowicz
Victor Manuel Verdecia Rodriguez
Aquarium - Fishes
Milena Crameri
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Michał Zelent
Filip Michalak
Characters with Long Ears
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Greta Krajewska
Andrzej Ryll
Forest
Daniel Morrison
Riccardo Tuccinardi
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
The Cuckoo
Sandra Springhorn
Aviary
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Milena Crameri
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Oliwia Bryłkowska
The Bird
Nayu Hata
Pianists
Filip Michalak
Michał Zelent
Fossils
Daniel Morrison
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
Riccardo Tuccinardi
The Swan
Rei Yamamoto
Child
Hugo Szmidt (OSB)
Finale
Baltic Opera Ballet
The Baltic Opera Orchestra
conductor
Piotr Mazurek
The Lion
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Hens and Roosters
Ewelina Adamczyk
Sandra Springhorn
Sara Lemus
Oliwia Bryłkowska
Milena Crameri
Filip Michalak
Daniel Morrison
Lorenzo Dallera
Wild Asses
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Bartosz Kondracki
Tortoises
Nayu Hata
Julia Niekowal
Michał Zelent
The Elephant
Rei Yamamoto
Kangaroos
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Andrzej Ryll
Aquarium
Natalia Cedrowicz
Victor Manuel Verdecia Rodriguez
Aquarium - Fishes
Milena Crameri
Sandra Springhorn
Michał Zelent
Filip Michalak
Characters with Long Ears
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Greta Krajewska
Nayu Hata
Forest
Daniel Morrison
Riccardo Tuccinardi
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
The Cuckoo
Ewelina Adamczyk
Aviary
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Milena Crameri
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Sandra Springhorn
The Bird
Rei Yamamoto
Pianists
Filip Michalak
Michał Zelent
Fossils
Daniel Morrison
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
Riccardo Tuccinardi
The Swan
Sara Lemus
Child
Maja Boulton
Finale
Baltic Opera Ballet
The Baltic Opera Orchestra
conductor
Piotr Mazurek
The Lion
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Hens and Roosters
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Sandra Springhorn
Sara Lemus
Oliwia Bryłkowska
Nayu Hata
Filip Michalak
Daniel Morrison
Lorenzo Dallera
Wild Asses
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Bartosz Kondracki
Tortoises
Milena Crameri
Julia Niekowal
Andrzej Ryll
The Elephant
Rei Yamamoto
Kangaroos
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Michał Zelent
Aquarium
Natalia Cedrowicz
Victor Manuel Verdecia Rodriguez
Aquarium - Fishes
Milena Crameri
Sandra Springhorn
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Filip Michalak
Characters with Long Ears
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Greta Krajewska
Nayu Hata
Forest
Daniel Morrison
Riccardo Tuccinardi
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
The Cuckoo
Ewelina Adamczyk
Aviary
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Milena Crameri
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Sandra Springhorn
The Bird
Rei Yamamoto
Pianists
Filip Michalak
Michał Zelent
Fossils
Daniel Morrison
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
Riccardo Tuccinardi
The Swan
Sara Lemus
Child
Maja Boulton
Finale
Baltic Opera Ballet
The Baltic Opera Orchestra
conductor
Piotr Mazurek
The Lion
Oliwia Bryłkowska
Hens and Roosters
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Sandra Springhorn
Sara Lemus
Rafaella Peres de Araújo
Nayu Hata
Filip Michalak
Daniel Morrison
Lorenzo Dallera
Wild Asses
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Bartosz Kondracki
Tortoises
Milena Crameri
Julia Niekowal
Andrzej Ryll
The Elephant
Wiktoria Byczkowska
Kangaroos
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Michał Zelent
Aquarium
Natalia Cedrowicz
Victor Manuel Verdecia Rodriguez
Aquarium - Fishes
Milena Crameri
Sandra Springhorn
Sayaka Haruna-Kondracka
Filip Michalak
Characters with Long Ears
Agnieszka Wojciechowska
Greta Krajewska
Andrzej Ryll
Forest
Daniel Morrison
Riccardo Tuccinardi
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
The Cuckoo
Ewelina Adamczyk
Aviary
Sara Lemus
Milena Crameri
Ludwiga Andruszkiewicz
Sandra Springhorn
The Bird
Nayu Hata
Pianists
Filip Michalak
Michał Zelent
Fossils
Daniel Morrison
Bartosz Kondracki
Lorenzo Dallera
Riccardo Tuccinardi
The Swan
Rei Yamamoto
Child
Maja Boulton
Finale
Baltic Opera Ballet
The Baltic Opera Orchestra
conductor
Piotr Mazurek
In repertoire
Partner of the premiere
Photos
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Natalia Cedrowicz (The Swan)
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