Opera Nova ballet company
Artistic direction: Ilona Jaświn-Madejska
Creation:2006
The ballet has been accompanying the Opera in Bydgoszcz from the beginning of its activities. In an almost 50 year old history of this institution the audiences have had an opportunity to view a number of ballet productions. The first of them, presented in 1956 in the Opera Studio, was « A Cracow Wedding in Ojców » to Karol Kurpiński’s music. Choreography was created by Rajmund Sobiesiak, whereas music was directed by Zdzisław Wendyński. Many outstanding Polish dancers have worked in the ensemble, including Roma Juszkat, Wiesław Kościelak, Krystyna Gruszkówna, and Ludmiła Rackiewicz.
Source: Opera Nova Ballet Company ‘s website