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Poland's Favorite Opera Halka from Pocket Opera

The Julia Morgan Theater, formerly Julia Morgan Center for the Arts (2640 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704)
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$34.00
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In Stanislaw Moniuszko's Halka, Poland's most cherished opera, the beautiful but poor Halka falls in love with Gianni, a handsome landowner, and their love affair produces a child. When Gianni suddenly disappears, Halka and her faithful childhood friend set off in search of her missing lover in this emotional tale, steeped in Polish folk balladry and dance rhythms.

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The last date listed for Halka was Saturday April 3, 2010 / 7:30pm.

The Julia Morgan Theater
formerly Julia Morgan Center for the Arts,
2640 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Website
510-845-8542
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Although my wife and I enjoyed the venue and although I expanded my opera knowledge by attending 'Halka', neither one of us enjoyed the opera. It did have a few good melodies and the Polish national costumes were striking; but the opera was extremely static, sentimental, and annoyingly melodramatic; the performances were acceptable. I now understand why this opera is rarely performed.
Written on Apr 05 2010

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Delighted to have seen the only known Polish opera. Loved that dance was included. The costumes were superb, and the opera fun. I doubt that anyone attended expecting Great Opera. It was a good show.
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More Information About Halka

Website

http://www.pocketopera.org/2010-Season/PO-2010-Halka.html

Quotes & Highlights

  • Visit the Pocket Opera web site for more information and an audio message from translator Donald Pippin.

Description

By Stanislaw Moniuszko
English Translation by Donald Pippin

The other masterpiece by the composer of last season's buoyant The Haunted Manor, similar in its luscious melody rich with the flavor of Poland, but far different in effect. A heartrending tale of misplaced love, somewhat akin to the ballet Giselle. A richly melodic score, steeped in Polish folk balladry and dance rhythms, it has been said that were it in French or Italian, it would be universally known and loved as one of the great operas of the 19th century. Judge for yourself when it will be heard for the first time ever in a brand new English translation.

Patricia Polukowicz as Halka
Darron Flagg as Jontek
Todd Donovan as Johnny

About the Ticket Supplier: Pocket Opera

Hailed by the press as "triumphant," "thrilling" and "funny," Pocket Opera enchants audiences with innovative, unpredictable productions that aim for the heart, challenge the mind and tickle the funny bone. Superb professional singers perform original English translations of classic and lesser known operas, accompanied by the Pocket Philharmonic. Dr. Pippin's vibrant and witty translations are also available to other companies and educational institutional.