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WHAT'S ON? Events in Warsaw
February 2010
Warsaw can rival any major city on this planet when it comes to an events lineup. Here you'll find everything from the grandiose to the intimate. With the national spotlight on this capital city, it's no wonder big stars and up-and-comers alike make their way here for a piece of the action. You might feel a bit overwhelmed at first, but we'll help you make sense of it all.
Courtesy of http://www.warsaw-life.com/
Cultural Events
Several commemorative events take place every year. Gatherings of thousands of people on the banks of the Vistula on Midsummer's Night for a festival called Wianki (Polish for Wreaths) have become a tradition and a yearly event in the programme of cultural events in Warsaw. The festival traces its roots to a peaceful pagan ritual where maidens would float their wreaths of herbs on the water to predict when they would be married, and to whom. By the 19th century this tradition had become a festive event, and it continues today.
A popular event is the prestigious Warsaw Film Festival, an annual festival that takes place every October. Films are usually screened in their original language with Polish subtitles and participating cinemas include Kinoteka (Palace of Science and Culture), Palladium and Luna. Over 100 films are shown throughout the festival, and awards are given to the best and most popular films.
Exhibition: Telehydrografia
This new exhibition at the Profile Foundation gallery showcases work by classic Polish conceptual artist Jerzy Rosolowicz, whose work has been described as straddling the border between “art and non-art”. Drawings are the main focus of Telehydrografia, which was one of the last two cycles of work created by Rosolowicz in 1980.
when - until 7th February
where - Profile Foundation, ul. Hoza 41/22
more info - click here
Concert: Paderewski Anniversary
It's not just the Year of Chopin that is being celebrated at the Philharmonic this year - this weekend it's also the 150th anniversary of the birth of Paderewski, the famed Polish pianist and composer (and one-time Prime Minister of Poland). Over the two nights, the National Philharmonic Orchestra will perform works by Paderewski as well as Melcer and Dobrzynski. Stop by the Philharmonic's website for details (click 'info' below).
when - 5-6th February
where - Warsaw Philharmonic, ul. Jasna 5
more info - click here
Theatre: Kisses from the World
This grand revue show takes the audience on a journey filled with music and dance, with many colourful scenes with songs, music, and dance from many corners of the world. The performance is enhanced by the beautiful and elegant costumes and a multimedia stage production which takes the viewer to scores of well known places all over the world.
when - 6th and 11th February
where - Teatr Sabat, ul. Foksal 16
more info - click here
Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
No introduction is needed for Shakespeare's famous romantic story between young Romeo and Juliet, but the ballet based on the music by Prokofiev is almost equally famous in the classical music and ballet worlds. This February, the Polish National Ballet will perform its interpretation on the stage of the Teatr Wielki in Warsaw. Tickets available from 6 January.
when - 6-7th February
where - Teatr Wielki Opera House, Plac Teatralny 1
more info - click here
Concert: Valentine's Day at the Philharmonic
Looking for that perfect Valentine's Day outing together? The Philharmonic's got a weekend of romantic classical hits set to make your choice easy. Joined by soprano Aga Mikolaj, tenor Alexander Pinderak, and the National Philharmonic Choir, the orchestra will perform arias and overtures from such operas and musicals as The Marriage of Figaro, Rusalka, L'elisir d'amore, Faust, Carmen, La boheme, and West Side Story. Tickets 25-65 zloty.
when - 12-13th February
where - Warsaw Philharmonic, ul. Jasna 5
more info - click here
Opera: La traviata
One of the world's most famous operas, La traviata will premiere in late February in its newest interpretation by Warsaw's National Opera. The story, based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas, was transformed into an operatic libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and set to music by Giuseppe Verdi. The opera will be performed in its original language (Italian) with Polish surtitles. Tickets available from 25 January.
when - 25-27th February
where - Opera House, Plac Teatralny 1
more info - click here