From Puccini to Webber: The Greatest Hits of Opera and Musical!

“Pop Opera – From Opera to Musical” is a musical show combining opera arias, musical hits and popular songs. The organizers describe it as the first Pop Opera in the world and the only such project in Poland. The stage will feature soloists from musical and opera theatres, including tenor Krzysztof Knapczyk. The programme includes: - “Nessun Dorma” – Giacomo Puccini - “I Dreamed a Dream” – from Les Misérables - “Memory” – from Cats - “Parla più piano” – theme from The Godfather - “My Way” – Frank Sinatra (in Polish) - “Shallow” – from A Star is Born (in Polish) - “You Raise Me Up” – Josh Groban (in Polish) - “Gdybym był bogaczem” – from Fiddler on the Roof - “Time to Say Goodbye” – Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman - “Libiamo” – from La Traviata - “Torna a Surriento” – Neapolitan love song - “Pieśń o Wilji” – from The Merry Widow - “Ocalić od zapomnienia” – Marek Grechuta - “Lullaby” – an original piece by Krzysztof Knapczyk The event is a staged performance, featuring visuals, costumes and lighting. It is also interactive: the audience can influence the concert repertoire, so each performance is different. Dance elements and musical surprises are also promised. The project was created by Krzysztof Knapczyk, a tenor who has performed in Greece, Germany and the USA. He is a soloist with the Musical Theatre in Łódź and international projects such as Queen Symphonically and A Tribute to Il Divo. In his performances he combines opera, musical and pop.