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St. Luke Pasion, by Krzysztof Penderecki, directed by Grzegorz Jarzyna
Add date: Tuesday, 31 January 2012
 On March 31st and April 1st 2012, Alvernia Studios near Krakow will host a preview performance of St. Luke Passion, by Krzysztof Penderecki, directed by Grzegorz Jarzyna. The show is being put on on the initiative of the National Audiovisual Institute as part of the summary of the Cultural Programme of the Polish Presidency 2011. The event will accompany the Misteria Paschalia Festival.
The brilliant Polish director has known The Passion since he was 16. His adventures in classical music started with listening to records by the outstanding composer. Krzysztof Penderecki wrote his most famous piece – St. Luke Passion (Passio et Mors Domini Nostri Jesu Christi secundum Lucam) between 1963 and 1965, commissioned by the German radio station Westdeutscher Rundfunk for the seven hundredth anniversary of the creation of Münster Cathedral. It was there that on March 30th 1966, the world premiere of the piece took place, conducted by Henryk Czyż. The composer also took into account the one thousandth anniversary of the christening of Poland, which was also celebrated that year. From thevery beginning, the piece has always been widely popular. Over seventy journalists from across Europe arrived in Münster for the concert, including the papal nuncio and the bishop of Münster, as well as the director of Westdeutscher Rundfunk. That same year, the Passion was included in the programme of the contemporary music biennale in Venice. In later years it was performed all over Europe, the United States, South America and Japan. Numerous recordings have also been released.
In his piece, Krzysztof Penderecki revived anold musical form mostly associated with Johann Sebastian Bach, but with roots in medieval religious mystery, adapting it to modern times, both as regards the musical means of expression and the concept itself. Using a modern language, Penderecki created a piece accessible to ordinary music enthusiasts, with comprehensible content, construction and emotions.
What will the new Passion be like, reinterpreted and brought to the stage by Grzegorz Jarzyna? Will it herald the beginning of a successful cooperation between the two giants, Jarzyna and Penderecki?
Vocal parts will be performed by Iwona Hossa – soprano, Piotr Nowacki – bass and Thomas Bauer – baritone. The soloists will be accompanied by Katowice’s CAMERATA SILESIA singers’ ensemble, the PUERI CANTORES SANCTI NICOLAI boys’ choir and AUKSO Chamber Orchestra of the Town of Tychy conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki.
Grzegorz Jarzyna – director
Krzysztof Penderecki – conductor
Performers:
Iwona Hossa – soprano
Piotr Nowacki – bass
Thomas Bauer – baritone
Lech Łotocki – evangelist
AUKSO Chamber Orchestra of the Town of Tychy
CAMERATA SILESIA Singers’ Ensemble of Katowice
PUERI CANTORES SANCTI NICOLAI Boy’s Choir
Marek Moś – orchestra preparation
Anna Szostak-Myrczek – choir preparation
Maciej Tworek – conductor’s assistant
Tickets, priced at PLN 120, will be on sale from February 20th on eventim.pl and at three InfoKraków network points: in ul. św. Jana 2, in the Wyspiański Pavilion (pl. Wszystkich Świętych 2) and the Tourist Services Centre (ul. Powiśle 11). The price also includes transport from Krakow or Katowice.
Media representatives are welcome to become accredited for the event. E-mail applications should be sent by March 5th, 2012 to: pasja@biurofestiwalowe.pl. You will be informed about your accreditation status by e-mail on March 9th 2012, and your passes will be available from the Press Office (Wyspiański Pavilion, pl. Wszystkich Świętych 2) from March 30th to April 1st between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The shows are being organised by the National Audiovisual Institute, the City of Krakow, Krakow Festival Office, Katowice City of Gardens Cultural Institution and the City of Katowice.
Project partner: Alvernia Studios
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