• Marija Jelic (Serbia) – sopran
• Marta Matalon (Israel) – mezzosopran
• Dainius Pavilionis (Lithuania) – dyrygent
• Toruń Symphony Orchestra
• Urszula Guźlecka - host

Programme:

• J. Strauss – Overture to the operetta Die Fledermaus
• J. Strauss – Rosalind's Czardas from the operetta Die Fledermaus
• J. Strauss – Everyone has their own taste from the operetta Die Fledermaus
• J. Offenbach – Overture to the operetta Beautiful Helena
• J. Offenbach – Amore de vin cyns from to operetta Beautiful Helena
• F. Lehar – Aria Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß from to operetta Giuditta
• I. Kalman – Overture to the operetta Countess Maritza
• I. Kalman – Sylvia's czardas "Heia, Heia, in der Bergen" from the operetta Princess Czardas
• G. Bizet – Overture to the opera Carmen
• G. Bizet – Aria Michaeli „Love is a free bird”
• G. Bizet – Habanera from the opera Carmen
• J. Offenbach – Barkarola from the operetta Opowieści Hoffmanna

The evening of 23 August will be filled with melodies from the world of opera, where music tells stories more vividly than words ever could. On this night, we invite you into a world of enchantment and passion through some of the most exquisite excerpts from operas and operettas—works full of elegance, drama and flair. We will be captivated by the voices of acclaimed soloists Marija Jelić and Marta Matalon, accompanied by the Toruń Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Dainius Pavilionis.

Opera is music that thinks.
— Hector Berlioz

Opera is the art form where music becomes the protagonist. It ignites emotion, unfolds narratives, and reveals nuances that language alone cannot express. This unforgettable evening will showcase timeless pieces that have left an indelible mark on the history of the stage—works that have stirred hearts across generations.

We begin with Georges Bizet’s Carmen, one of the most iconic operas of all time. Though controversial at its 1875 premiere, it went on to become a pillar of the operatic canon. At Jordanki Cultural Centre, we will hear it’s most recognisable excerpts: the passionate overture, Micaëla’s tender aria, and the iconic Habanera (Love is a rebellious bird)—a bold celebration of feminine independence and desire.

While Jacques Offenbach is often associated with playful operetta, his The Tales of Hoffmann reveals a deeper, more poetic sensibility. Composed at the end of his life, it captures a dark and poetic vision of love. During the concert we will also hear the ethereal Barcarolle – one of opera’s most cherished duets, graceful and timeless.
From the sparkling world of Viennese operetta, we turn to Johann Strauss II and his masterwork Die Fledermaus. The effervescent overture, spirited Czardas of Rosalinde, and the witty duet Chacun à son goût (Everyone Has Their Own Taste) are brimming with humour, charm, and irresistible rhythm.

We will also be swept away by the melodies of operetta’s golden age, represented by Franz Lehár and Emmerich Kálmán. With selections from Giuditta, The Csárdás Princess, and Countess Marica, audiences will be transported to a world of Hungarian dance, sweeping romance, and exotic flair—where lightness meets deep emotion.
The Time of Operetta, the Magic of Opera is more than a concert—it is an invitation to immerse yourself in grandeur, lyricism, and the full spectrum of human feeling. This will be a night to remember.
 

Mecenas Główny: Miasto Toruń
Partner Główny: Samorząd Województwa Kujawsko-Pomorskiego
Dofinansowano z Funduszy Europejskich
Patronat honorowy: Marszałek Województwa Kujawsko-Pomorskiego Piotr Całbecki, Prezydent Miasta Torunia Paweł Gulewski
Mecenas Kultury - Główny Sponsor: PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
Mecenas Strategiczny: Strabag Sp. z o.o.
Mecenasi: Urbitor Sp. z o.o., Starostwo Powiatowe w Toruniu
Partnerzy: Pneuma Jarosław Pawlicki, Pirmedia Sp. z o.o., BJJ Maciej Zieliński, RTR Group Sp. z o.o.
Partner motoryzacyjny: Toyota Bednarscy
Partner technologiczny: Vobacom Sp. z o.o.
Patronat medialny: TVP3 Bydgoszcz, TV Toruń, Nowości - Dziennik Toruński , Toruń Nasze Miasto, Polskie Radio PiK, POLMIC
Współpraca redakcyjna: RMF Classic
Organizator: Toruńska Orkiestra Symfoniczna