Opera in the Palace — 5th edition

4:00 p.m.
workshops, lectures and performances for all ages

Opera in the Palace — 5th edition
The Opera House is already five years old! This year we do not slow down and invite you to other events. We composed the program of the jubilee edition inspired by the cradle of opera — Italy. In July we invite you to Pietro Mascagni's “Peasant Chivalry”, and in September — to the Italian Opera Gala.

July 25, 2026
4:00 PM
Folk costume then and today/workshops for children from 7 years old, teenagers and adults
We are happy to invite you to the workshop led by Marianna Drabarek from Nadbrzeża, depositary of the Urzec embroidery, inscribed in 2021 on the national list of intangible heritage, created according to the principles of the UNESCO Convention.
During the workshop, Marianna and Kamila Szymczak will present the history of the charming costumes and their contemporary interpretations. Participants will also learn about the importance of patterns on costumes, discover the secrets of Wilanów embroidery, and in the practical part they will have the opportunity to design a 19th century folk costume.
Hosted by: Marianna Drabarek, Kamila Szymczak

17:30
People of the palace and farmhouse/lecture and guided tour
Who, besides the Belinsky family, could you meet on the territory of their estate? The place, which today we associate with rest in nature and surrounded by art, lived in its own rhythm in the past centuries. A rhythm set by the seasons, which was set by everyone associated with the palace and the surrounding farmhouse. We invite you to the story of the people who created this place.
Lecturer: dr Anna Feliks

19:00
“Chivalry of a peasant” /opera by Pietro Mascagni in concert arrangement
Viewers who first saw “Peasant Chivalry” in Rome in 1890 rewarded the performance with a hot ovation. Soon after, this opera conquered all the significant European stages. Its action takes place during the Easter period and shows the village as it is. In his music, Mascagni embodied the beauty of nature, the exuberance of the characters and the drama of provincial life. In the melodies and words of the libretto, human emotions, conflicts and local rites also resonate, which makes “Peasant Chivalry” particularly readable and moving also for the modern audience.
Performers: Ewelina Sielska-Badurek/Anna Balawender/Estera Wityńska/Rafal Żurek/Maciej Falkiewicz/Marcin Piotr Lopacki/AKT Theatre
Place: Interior Museum in Otwock Wielki, 49 Zamkowa Street
Participation rules: free admission, limited number of seats, valid tickets available on evenea.pl 7 days before each event.
[Link to download tickets] (http://https://app.evenea.pl/event/rycerskoscwiesniacza/)

Organized by: Rozgłos Association
Partner: Interior Museum in Otwock Wielki
Media patrons: Karczew's Voice, Portal Otwocki, IoTwock
The task is co-financed from the funds of the Otwocki County.
The public task is co-financed from the funds of the Municipality of Karczew.