Saaremaa Opera Festival 2022
MAIN ARTIST
The Silesian Opera in Bytom (Poland)
Head Director Łukasz Goik, Director Michał Znaniecki
The opening day of the Silesian Opera (Opera Śląska w Bytomiu) is considered to be 14 June 1945 – the date of the premiere of ‘Halka’, the first post-war opera performance in Poland. The theatre was founded by the world-famous bass singer Adam Didur. His authority enabled him to compile a dedicated team in a very short time and create a first-class institution boasting strong and reliable names in the world of opera.
Before long, the theatre in Bytom had become one of the most important players in Polish opera and also enjoyed a great reputation as a hotbed for new talent. 2016. Łukasz Goik, who became the head of the opera house in 2016, successfully maintains the mission of promoting high culture. The premiere of the opera ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in 2017 marked the beginning of a fruitful collaboration with Michał Znaniecki. Several of his award-winning productions that have captivated both audiences and critics, will be performed at the Saaremaa Opera Festival.
20 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall
ROMEO AND JULIET
Ch. Gounod
Conductor Premysłav Neumann. The production received the Golden Mask for Best Production in 2017.
21 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall
A NIGHT WITH MOZART. THE SECRET OF THE REQUIEM
W. A. Mozart
Requiem, opera arias. A ballet vision has been incorporated into the opera performance
Conductor Maciej Tomasiewicz, Director Michał Znaniecki
21 July 11.30 PM Kuressaare Castle Midnight Lounge
OPERA ROYAL
Night opera WAITING FOR CHOPIN
Director and Dramatist Michał Znaniecki
22 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall
TRAVIATA
G. Verdi
Silesian Opera
22 July 11 PM Kuressaare Castle Midnight Lounge
OPERA ROYAL
NEW MURPHY BAND
Airi Allvee (song), Margus Jürisson (song), Ülo Mälgand (piano), Valdo Preema (drums), Tõnis Tüür (double bass), Sulev Sommer (alto saxophone), Valdur Neumann (tenor saxophone), Jaak Oserov (trumpet), Priit Zimmermann (trombone)
23 July 6 PM Kuressaare St Laurence Church
MY HEART IS ON AN ISLAND
Karl Jõgi (violin), Albert Leppik (violin), Eva Aarnis (violin), Karret Sepp (cello), Sander Mölder (cello), Kerstin Tomson (viola), Siret Sui (flute), Ene Salumäe (organ)
Programme: Handel, Bach, Gubaidulina, Mägi, Steiner/Mölder
23 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall
OPERA GALA
Soloists, opera chorus, and symphony orchestra of the Silesian Opera
Conductor Premysłav Neumann
23 July 11 PM Kuressaare Castle Midnight Lounge
OPERA ROYAL
NEW MURPHY BAND
Airi Allvee (song), Margus Jürisson (song), Ülo Mälgand (piano), Valdo Preema (drums), Tõnis Tüür (double bass), Sulev Sommer (alto saxophone), Valdur Neumann (tenor saxophone), Jaak Oserov (trumpet), Priit Zimmermann (trombone)
24 July 2 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall • For children
RAFTMAN
Stanisław Moniuszko
Soloists, opera chorus, and symphony orchestra of the Silesian Opera, Juuli Lill (Estonian National Opera) as the Teacher
Conductor Premysłav Neumann
