Tomasz Konieczny

Initially he thought he would become an actor. He studied at the Łódź Film School, he appeared in a movie by Andrzej Wajda. He began his singing career as a bass. Today music critics around the world delight in his voice, referred to as a bass-baritone, which allows the artist to appear in much broader repertoire. He has sung many roles, but is considered primarily a specialist in Richard Wagner’s musical dramas. He masterfully interprets even the hardest roles, from Tristan and Lohengrin to those in the Ring Cycle. He is applauded in the capitals of the world for his beautiful voice, professional music performance and dramatic sense. His performances on opera stages, in concert with orchestra, in his recitals, as well as on his album recordings enchant the audience and music lovers. Tomasz Konieczny regularly appears not only on the leading stages of Europe, but also in the United States and Japan. He always finds time for Warsaw in his full calendar, so he accepted the invitation to perform on our stage. We can be sure that the concert’s program will certainly include Richard Wagner’s music.

Richard Wagner 
TANNHÄUSER
Overture

Richard Wagner
TANNHÄUSER
Libretto: the composer
Wolfram's Song to the Evening Star
O du, mein holder Abendstern from Act III

Richard Strauss
ARABELLA
Libretto: Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Mandryka's monologue Wenn aber dass die Folge war gewesen from Act I

Richard Strauss
SALOME
Salome's dance

Richard Strauss
SALOME
Libretto: the composer after Oscar Wilde
Jochanaan's monologue Wird dir nicht bange

Stanisław Moniuszko
PARIA
Overture

Stanisław Moniuszko
OLD COPORAL
Words: Pierre Béranger
Translation: Władysław Syrokomla

Stanisław Moniuszko
KOZAK
Words: Jan Czeczot

Richard Wagner
SIEGFRIED IDYLL WWV 103
Symphonic poem

Richard Wagner
SIEGFRIED
Libretto: the composer
Wanderer and Erda'a duet Wache, Wala! from Act III
with Magdalena Pluta (Opera Academy) as Erda

Conductor: Grzegorz Nowak
Orchestra of the Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera