10 June 2022 |
Opera
Tristan and Isolde – a unique opera by Richard Wagner presented in concert adaptation on stage of the State Theatre Košice
The concert version of the scenes from Wagner’s opera Tristan and Isolde presenting local and guest artists. The premiere of the opera of the State Theatre Košice, orchestrated by the chief conductor Peter Valentovič, will be introduced on Friday – June, 24 in the historical building of ŠDKE. One of Wagner’s…
23 May 2022 |
Opera
Diva and Image: Tosca by Giacomo Puccini in the State Theatre Košice
The premiere of Tosca by Giacomo Puccini in the State Theatre Košice, that was postponed from February to May, 10 due to pandemic, was marred by war in Ukraine that is only 100 kilometres from us. Bass-baritone Mihály Podkopájev, who was originally cast, received a call of duty to serve in Ukrainian army and thus was unable to travel to Slovakia. "Following more than two months," says opera…
23 November 2021 |
Opera
Mazalán Connects Bach and Hesse, Raises Discussion on Equality and Tolerance
Another unique theatre production Už stačí / Ich habe genug will be presented by the Opera Company of the State Theatre Košice on Wednesday, December 1st, at 19:00 p.m. in the Historical Building ŠDKE. Peter Mazalán, the author, director, and soloist, all-in-one,…
17 November 2021 |
Opera
Peter Valentovič: Górecki Takes You to Completely Different World
On Saturday, November 20th, Kunsthalle presents Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 – Symphony of Sorrowful Songs that will be conducted by the chief conductor Peter Valentovič who have studied and prepared, along with the orchestra, this  unique piece of modern classic music. In the interview he reveals why it is so…
13 November 2021 |
Opera
Slávka Zámečníková: Górecki’s Symphony Brings Strong Spiritual and Emotional Catharsis
On Saturday, November 20th, Kunsthalle presents a unique Symphony No. 3 by Henryk Górecki. Slávka Zámečníková, soloist of The Vienna State Opera will perform for the first time on stage of Košice Theatre accompanied by the Orchestra of the Opera Company ŠDKE that is conducted by the chief conductor Peter Valentovič. 
3 November 2021 |
Opera
Opera Presents Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs with Slávka Zámečníková
Another unique project by the Opera Company of the State Theatre Košice. It is planned for the second half of November. On Saturday, November 20th, the Opera Company presents Symphony No. 3 by Polish composer Henryk Górecki. The musical work has become one of the greatest hits of modern classic music of the…