''Maria'' is a three-act Polish-language opera, premiered in 1906, by
Roman Statkowski on a libretto based on
Antoni Malczewski
Antoni Malczewski (3 June 1793 – 2 May 1826) was a Polish romantic poet, known for his only work, "a narrative poem of dire pessimism", ''Maria'' (1825).
At the times, prominent and scandalizing was his autodestructive romance with a married ...
’s 1825 epic poem of the same name. The opera is set in 17th-century Ukraine. It was performed at the
Wexford Festival
Wexford Festival Opera () is an opera festival that takes place in the town of Wexford in south-eastern Ireland during the months of October and November.
The festival began in 1951 under Tom Walsh and a group of opera lovers who quickly gener ...
in 2011.
Recordings
*''Maria'', complete studio recording conducted by , 2008
References
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Operas
1906 operas