Balladyna – Opera Krakowska, Krakow

About this event

Balladyna is a two-act ballet based on Juliusz Słowacki’s Romantic drama. It tells a universal story of the ruthless pursuit of power, wealth and influence, which come to outweigh love, loyalty and morality. As in Słowacki’s play, the ballet’s figures are marked by sharply contrasting personalities and life attitudes. At the center stands Balladyna, whose impulsive murder of her sister sets her on a path of no return. Driven first by ambition and a sense of impunity, she abandons ethical principles; over time, mounting guilt compels her to accept punishment for her crimes. The production is directed and choreographed by Monika Myśliwiec, who also conceived the staging. World premiere: 15 November 2026 at the Krakow Opera.

Cast & creative

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  Stage director

  Monika Myśliwiec
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  Choreographer

  Monika Myśliwiec
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  Composer

  Ludomir Różycki