MEDIATHEK

For Voices and Hands composed by Jagoda Szmytka has been commissioned by Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera in Warsaw. It has been staged as a part of Project “P”, a special program of the theatre. Project “P” had its opening in 2012/2103 artistic season. It is intended for young, Polish librettists, composers, stage directors, set and costume designers and opera singers as well. Project “P” is a part of Territories cycle, another very significant artistic program of the theatre. Territories cycle is indicated for bringing the output of XX and XXI century composers closer to the audience. Territories cycle is referred to young directors and performers which is very often connected with their stage debuts. The opera „for hands and voices” treats about preparations accompanying the production process of the opera piece in a large state institution in Europe. The opera “for hands and voices” consists of five phases that correspond to the classical Five Acts (except Act V). Each act consists of four-five layers what corresponds to the classical scenes with the difference that layers in “for hands and voices” are overlapping and happen simultaneously.