Pocztówki z odległych światów
Postcards from Distant Worlds

Summary/Abstract: Marcin Bogucki reviews two performances directed by Mariusz Treliński at Teatr Wielki-Opera Narodowa: Richard Strauss' Salome (prem. 22 March 2016) and Richard Wagner's Tristan and Isolde (prem. 12 Jun 2016). He describes the similarities and differences between these two works and presents their historical context, claiming that the director has neglected it. He focuses on the strategies of making the operas more modern and concrete applied by the creators of the performances. Salome deals with the question of toxic family relationships and sexual molestation, while the title protagonist of Wagner's work is subjected to Freudian analysis. Bogucki is critical towards both stagings, at the same time praising the musical sphere, prepared by the conductor Stefan Soltesz.

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