Detailed information
Composer
Stanisław Moniuszko
Duration
2 h 50 min (including one interval)
Libretto
Jan Chęciński
Language
polish
Premiere at Baltic Opera Gdansk
Creatives
director
Jerzy Snakowski
music director
Yaroslav Shemet
Shemet is a conductor recognised for his orchestra-building leadership and insightful, architecturally expressive interpretations. He serves as the Artistic Director of the Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice and the General Music Director of the Baltic State Opera in Gdańsk, making him the youngest director in the history of both institutions. From 2020 to 2022, he was Principal Guest Conductor of the Neue Philharmonie Hamburg, and in the 2020/2021 season he held the position of Chief Conductor of the INSO-Lviv Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic in Lviv. In the 2023/2024 season, he received nominations for several prestigious awards, including the International Opera Awards (Rising Star category), the Polityka Passports and the Fryderyk Award.
Shemet commands an exceptionally broad symphonic repertoire, encompassing the core Austro-German tradition as well as Central and Eastern European music and contemporary works.
Shemet commands an exceptionally broad symphonic repertoire, encompassing the core Austro-German tradition as well as Central and Eastern European music and contemporary works.
set design and costume
Joanna Borkowska
choreography
Bartosz Dopytalski
preparation of the Choir
Agnieszka Długołęcka-Kuraś
multimedia
Filip Borkowski
lights
Maciej Iwańczyk
assistant conductor
Aneta Pawlik-Figiel
assistant director
Magdalena Szlawska
Rafał Supiński
assistant lights
Marek Lebida
assistant multimedia
Michał Lewandowski
stage manager
Piotr Borowy
pianist, soloist tutor
Weronika Mackiewicz
Liana Krasyun-Korunna
poster
Szymon Szymankiewicz
Description
The Haunted Manor is Stanisław Moniuszko's most outstanding work, considered the quintessence of Polish national opera. It tells the moving story of brothers Zbigniew and Stefan who, upon returning from war, decide to remain bachelors, avoid marriage, and dedicate themselves to their homeland. Fate, however, has a twist in store, and their plans are disrupted by the arrival of two charming sisters – Hanna and Jadwiga.
This opera is a true feast for the senses, full of catchy arias, dynamic choruses, and vibrant ensemble scenes. You'll find both uplifting patriotic moments and light, comedic interludes that will make you laugh to tears. Moniuszko masterfully blends national elements with universal themes of love, courage, and sacrifice. Our production will confront Moniuszko's work with contemporary reality, posing the question of what patriotism means today.
This opera is a true feast for the senses, full of catchy arias, dynamic choruses, and vibrant ensemble scenes. You'll find both uplifting patriotic moments and light, comedic interludes that will make you laugh to tears. Moniuszko masterfully blends national elements with universal themes of love, courage, and sacrifice. Our production will confront Moniuszko's work with contemporary reality, posing the question of what patriotism means today.
Cast
Stanislav Kuflyuk
Jan Żądło
Joanna Kędzior
Aleksandra Kubas-Kruk
Anna Bernacka
Iwona Wall
Łukasz Ratajczak
Jacek Szponarski
Aleksander Teliga
Stanisław Napierała
Arnold Rutkowski
Rafał Pawnuk
Filip Rutkowski
Bartłomiej Kłos
Michał Kutnik
Karolina Sikora
Elżbieta Wróblewska
Maja Boulton
Klara Pieczonka
Marzena Ostryńska
Monika Sendrowska
Miecznikowa
Katarzyna Hołysz
Joanna Rudnicka
Skołuba
Jakub Szmidt
Jew
Wojciech Winnicki
Bartosz Żołubak
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
Cast by date
Stanislav Kuflyuk
Aleksandra Kubas-Kruk
Iwona Wall
Jacek Szponarski
Aleksander Teliga
Arnold Rutkowski
Filip Rutkowski
Michał Kutnik
Elżbieta Wróblewska
Klara Pieczonka
Monika Sendrowska
Miecznikowa
Katarzyna Hołysz
Jew
Bartosz Żołubak
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Yaroslav Shemet
Shemet is a conductor recognised for his orchestra-building leadership and insightful, architecturally expressive interpretations. He serves as the Artistic Director of the Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice and the General Music Director of the Baltic State Opera in Gdańsk, making him the youngest director in the history of both institutions. From 2020 to 2022, he was Principal Guest Conductor of the Neue Philharmonie Hamburg, and in the 2020/2021 season he held the position of Chief Conductor of the INSO-Lviv Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic in Lviv. In the 2023/2024 season, he received nominations for several prestigious awards, including the International Opera Awards (Rising Star category), the Polityka Passports and the Fryderyk Award.
Shemet commands an exceptionally broad symphonic repertoire, encompassing the core Austro-German tradition as well as Central and Eastern European music and contemporary works.
Shemet commands an exceptionally broad symphonic repertoire, encompassing the core Austro-German tradition as well as Central and Eastern European music and contemporary works.
Jan Żądło
Joanna Kędzior
Anna Bernacka
Łukasz Ratajczak
Jakub Szmidt
Stanisław Napierała
Rafał Pawnuk
Bartłomiej Kłos
Karolina Sikora
Maja Boulton
Marzena Ostryńska
Miecznikowa
Katarzyna Hołysz
Jew
Wojciech Winnicki
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Yaroslav Shemet
Shemet is a conductor recognised for his orchestra-building leadership and insightful, architecturally expressive interpretations. He serves as the Artistic Director of the Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice and the General Music Director of the Baltic State Opera in Gdańsk, making him the youngest director in the history of both institutions. From 2020 to 2022, he was Principal Guest Conductor of the Neue Philharmonie Hamburg, and in the 2020/2021 season he held the position of Chief Conductor of the INSO-Lviv Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic in Lviv. In the 2023/2024 season, he received nominations for several prestigious awards, including the International Opera Awards (Rising Star category), the Polityka Passports and the Fryderyk Award.
Shemet commands an exceptionally broad symphonic repertoire, encompassing the core Austro-German tradition as well as Central and Eastern European music and contemporary works.
Shemet commands an exceptionally broad symphonic repertoire, encompassing the core Austro-German tradition as well as Central and Eastern European music and contemporary works.
Stanislav Kuflyuk
Aleksandra Kubas-Kruk
Iwona Wall
Jacek Szponarski
Aleksander Teliga
Stanisław Napierała
Filip Rutkowski
Michał Kutnik
Elżbieta Wróblewska
Klara Pieczonka
Marzena Ostryńska
Miecznikowa
Katarzyna Hołysz
Jew
Bartosz Żołubak
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Aneta Pawlik-Figiel
Jan Żądło
Joanna Kędzior
Anna Bernacka
Łukasz Ratajczak
Jakub Szmidt
Arnold Rutkowski
Rafał Pawnuk
Bartłomiej Kłos
Karolina Sikora
Maja Boulton
Marzena Ostryńska
Miecznikowa
Katarzyna Hołysz
Jew
Wojciech Winnicki
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Aneta Pawlik-Figiel
Stanislav Kuflyuk
Aleksandra Kubas-Kruk
Iwona Wall
Jacek Szponarski
Aleksander Teliga
Stanisław Napierała
Filip Rutkowski
Michał Kutnik
Elżbieta Wróblewska
Klara Pieczonka
Monika Sendrowska
Miecznikowa
Joanna Rudnicka
Jew
Bartosz Żołubak
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Aneta Pawlik-Figiel
Jan Żądło
Joanna Kędzior
Anna Bernacka
Łukasz Ratajczak
Jakub Szmidt
Arnold Rutkowski
Rafał Pawnuk
Michał Kutnik
Karolina Sikora
Maja Boulton
Marzena Ostryńska
Miecznikowa
Joanna Rudnicka
Jew
Wojciech Winnicki
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Yaroslav Shemet
Shemet is a conductor recognised for his orchestra-building leadership and insightful, architecturally expressive interpretations. He serves as the Artistic Director of the Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice and the General Music Director of the Baltic State Opera in Gdańsk, making him the youngest director in the history of both institutions. From 2020 to 2022, he was Principal Guest Conductor of the Neue Philharmonie Hamburg, and in the 2020/2021 season he held the position of Chief Conductor of the INSO-Lviv Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic in Lviv. In the 2023/2024 season, he received nominations for several prestigious awards, including the International Opera Awards (Rising Star category), the Polityka Passports and the Fryderyk Award.
Shemet commands an exceptionally broad symphonic repertoire, encompassing the core Austro-German tradition as well as Central and Eastern European music and contemporary works.
Shemet commands an exceptionally broad symphonic repertoire, encompassing the core Austro-German tradition as well as Central and Eastern European music and contemporary works.
Jan Żądło
Joanna Kędzior
Anna Bernacka
Łukasz Ratajczak
Jakub Szmidt
Stanisław Napierała
Filip Rutkowski
Bartłomiej Kłos
Karolina Sikora
Klara Pieczonka
Monika Sendrowska
Miecznikowa
Katarzyna Hołysz
Jew
Bartosz Żołubak
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Yaroslav Shemet
Shemet is a conductor recognised for his orchestra-building leadership and insightful, architecturally expressive interpretations. He serves as the Artistic Director of the Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice and the General Music Director of the Baltic State Opera in Gdańsk, making him the youngest director in the history of both institutions. From 2020 to 2022, he was Principal Guest Conductor of the Neue Philharmonie Hamburg, and in the 2020/2021 season he held the position of Chief Conductor of the INSO-Lviv Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic in Lviv. In the 2023/2024 season, he received nominations for several prestigious awards, including the International Opera Awards (Rising Star category), the Polityka Passports and the Fryderyk Award.
Shemet commands an exceptionally broad symphonic repertoire, encompassing the core Austro-German tradition as well as Central and Eastern European music and contemporary works.
Shemet commands an exceptionally broad symphonic repertoire, encompassing the core Austro-German tradition as well as Central and Eastern European music and contemporary works.
Stanislav Kuflyuk
Aleksandra Kubas-Kruk
Iwona Wall
Jacek Szponarski
Aleksander Teliga
Arnold Rutkowski
Filip Rutkowski
Bartłomiej Kłos
Elżbieta Wróblewska
Maja Boulton
Monika Sendrowska
Miecznikowa
Katarzyna Hołysz
Jew
Wojciech Winnicki
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Aneta Pawlik-Figiel
Stanislav Kuflyuk
Aleksandra Kubas-Kruk
Iwona Wall
Jacek Szponarski
Aleksander Teliga
Arnold Rutkowski
Rafał Pawnuk
Bartłomiej Kłos
Elżbieta Wróblewska
Maja Boulton
Monika Sendrowska
Miecznikowa
Katarzyna Hołysz
Jew
Bartosz Żołubak
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Aneta Pawlik-Figiel
Stanislav Kuflyuk
Aleksandra Kubas-Kruk
Iwona Wall
Jacek Szponarski
Jakub Szmidt
Stanisław Napierała
Rafał Pawnuk
Bartłomiej Kłos
Elżbieta Wróblewska
Klara Pieczonka
Marzena Ostryńska
Miecznikowa
Joanna Rudnicka
Jew
Bartosz Żołubak
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Aneta Pawlik-Figiel
Jan Żądło
Joanna Kędzior
Anna Bernacka
Łukasz Ratajczak
Jakub Szmidt
Stanisław Napierała
Rafał Pawnuk
Bartłomiej Kłos
Karolina Sikora
Maja Boulton
Monika Sendrowska
Miecznikowa
Joanna Rudnicka
Jew
Wojciech Winnicki
Orphan
Zuzanna Topolska
conductor
Aneta Pawlik-Figiel
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