About
It arose from the need to name emotions that are often no longer expressible in simple language. In a world of increasing social and political polarization, violence, and constant tension, young people create their own score of experiences, questions, and fears. "Art of War" is an opera that emerges from the tension between art and war, silence and noise, documentation and ritual. It is a conversation that arises from the need for empathy and community, and for voicing the suspended questions in space. It is a search for answers or an attempt to cope with the lack of appropriate words in the face of the mechanisms of conflict and violence. It is not a classic story that leads the audience to a clear conclusion. It is an experience, combining music, body, rhythm, and documentary elements with the experiences of young people who create the spectacle. The creators do not offer answers or political solutions. It is an attempt to stop together in the face of war and what is happening to people today. There will be no bows or applause after the performance. There will be silence. A moment to be together with what we cannot yet name. "Art of War" opera is a contemporary chamber opera for young people, created by and for young people. The work combines contemporary music (chamber orchestra), electronics, the work of a youth choir, and the 2 soloists (soprano, baritone) of a contemporary opera, as well as a minimalist, symbolic staging. We will also invite a singing senior to perform the final lullaby. Expert young people: Filip Adaszak, Urszula Babicz, Michalina Biernacka, Palina Dabryneuskaya, Lena Giefing, Ada Heigen, Weronika Juszczyk, Marianna Kujaczyńska, Helena Loch, Pola Matyla, Barbara Nowak, Yustyna Paliakouskaya, Pola Pawlak, Oleksandra Pohorielova, Magdalena Psik, Lilianna Sawko, Michalina Wierzbicka-Bodus, Ida Wójcik, Alisa Zhuk. The performance contains scenes and effects that may be difficult or uncomfortable for some viewers. During the performance: the singers will interact with the audience, including touching the audience; objects may be thrown at the audience; objects imitating bloody props and a large amount of blood (stage effects) will appear; intense, potentially disturbing sounds will be used. We ask you to familiarize yourself with the above information before attending the performance and to take them into account when making a decision about participating in the event. Collaboration: Jazdaa Polska! Foundation for Young Creators. Financed by funds from the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, from the Culture Promotion Fund. Honorary patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Radosław Sikorski. Honorary patronage of the Chairman of the Committee for Public Benefit, Mr. Minister Jan Grabczewski. The theater reserves the right to make changes to the repertoire, cast, dates, and format of the event. We inform you that tickets for the premiere will only be available at the standard price.
