CRACOVIA SACRA 14/15/16 August 2012
14 August 2012
(Tuesday)
Wawel Cathedral
Wawel 3
7.00 pm
"The Obligation of the First and Foremost Commandment" Wolfgang A. Mozart (libretto: Ignaz Anton von Weiser) performed by artists of the Krakow Chamber Opera
Wacław Jankowski (staging, direction), Zbigniew Graca (music director), Jadwiga Leśniak-Jankowska (stage movement compositions), Katarzyna Mucha (stage design and costumes)
Performers: Jadwiga Leśniak-Jankowska, Anna Bugajska, Martyna Malcharek, Magdalena Rucińska (soprano), Anna Stolarczyk (soprano), Dorota Szczepańska (soprano), Maciej Gallas (tenor), Paweł Fundament (tenor), Krakow Chamber Opera Orchestra conducted by Michał Niżyński
St. Mary's Basilica
The Main Market Square
7.00 pm
"I will tell you joyful news..."
concert performed by Canticum Novum Early Music Ensemble, conducted by Elżbieta Maria Ptak
Programme includes: Polish and foreign 15th century songs
Corpus Christi Basilica
26 Bożego Ciała Street
8.30 pm
"Praise the Lord in His Temple,
Praise Him in His Mighty Heaven"
Concert performed by Nina Nowak (alto) and Wojciech Zięba (organ)
Programme includes: G. Caccini, G. F. Haendel, F. Schubert, W. Kilar, J. P. Lecot, L.V. Beethoven
Fransiscan Basilica
5 Wszystkich Świętych Square
7.45 pm
"Marian sanctuaries"
Performers: Łucja Czarnecka (soprano), Wiktoria Bisztyga (soprano), Stanisław Ziółkowski (baritone), Joanna Krukowska (soprano), Inna Kamarian (organ), Organum Academic Choir and Ricercar Instrumental Ensemble conducted by Bogusław Grzybek
Programme includes: W.A. Mozart, G.F. Haendel. St. Moniuszko, A. Vivaldi, G.G. Gorczycki, J.S. Bach
Pauline Fathers Monastery at Skałka
15 Skałeczna Street
4.00 pm – 8.00 pm
visiting the exhibition entitled "Historic liturgical ornaments in collection of Pauline Fathers at Skałka" (St. Michael the Archangel Hall – entrance through monastic gate)
8.00 pm
Concert "Sacro Apparente Arma Repelluntur"
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Piasek (Carmelite Fathers)
19 Karmelicka Street
5.00 pm – 11.00 pm
visiting the church, the exhibition entitled "Carmel artists. The art of Carmelite Fathers in Piasek" (gallery), and the museum
8.00 pm
"Mary painted with an unearthly hand"
musical and poetic impression performed by the following artists associated with the Cellar of St. Norbert: Stefan Błaszczyński (musical director, flutes, drums, vocal), Andrzej Lamers (synthesizer), Piotr Grząślewicz (guitar), Artur Malik (drums), Adam Niedzielin (piano),Grzegorz Piętak (double bass), Adam Prucnal (violin), Łukasz Szańca (guitar, vocal), String quartet: Zosia Konieczna (I violin), Dorota Błaszczyńska (II violin), Wiktoria Chorobik (viola), Maciej Czerwiec (cello),
Soloists: Maria Lamers, Teresa Lipinski, Ewa Landowska, Piotr Kordas, HASŁO Men Choir conducted by Teresa Majka-Pacanek, Actors: Andrzej Róg, Kamila Piazza (stage design), Ada Szczudło (light), Jacek Szczęsnowicz (sound).
Programme includes: W. Kochowski, C.K. Norwid, Priest Jan Twardowski, J. Słowacki, J. Lechoń, K. Wojtyła – John Paul II, Musical compositions: Stefan Błaszczyński, Adrian Konarski, Lucjan Wesołowski, Andrzej Lamers, Piotr Kordas
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Jesuits)
26 Kopernika Street
4.00 pm
History of the Messenger of the Heart of Jesus. The origins and modern times, print and electronics
7.00 pm
"Ave Maria in music"
Performers: Elżbieta Towarnicka (soprano), Agnieszka Radwan-Stefańska (organ)
Programme includes: vocal-organ compositions to the text of "Ave Maria", written by European 18th-20th century composers, as well as solo organ compositions,
after the concert, until 11:00 pm – visiting the basilica
Church of the Holy Trinity
(Dominicans)
12 Stolarska Street
5.00 pm – 9.00 pm
visiting the exhibition entitled "The great fire of 1850 and great personages of the 20th century" (Fr. Studziński and Fr. Badeni) in monastic capitulary
9.00 pm
"Weep, all you angels"
Concert of Passion Hymns
performed by: Joanna Słowińska (vocal, violin), Michał Jurkiewicz (keyboard instruments, alto, organ), Paweł Odorowicz (alto), Jan Słowiński (alto, wheel fiddle)
Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Łagiewniki (chapel with the miraculous image of the Merciful Jesus and relics of Saint Faustina)
3 św. Siostry Faustyny Street
3.30 pm
Festive inauguration of Cracovia Sacra Night (field altar) combined with "ASSUMPTA MARIA" concert performed by Octava Ensemble composed of: Agnieszka Drabent, Anna Wodyńska (sopranos), Małgorzata Langer-Król, Łukasz Dulewicz (altos), Zygmunt Magiera, Marek Opaska (tenors), Bartłomiej Pollak, Marcin Wróbel (basses), Zygmunt Magiera (art director), programme includes: G. Perluigi da Palestrina, W. Byrd, M. Zieleński, G. Verdi
10.00 am - 3.00 pm; 3.30 pm - 6.30 pm
Museum opening hours
4.30 pm - 5.30 pm
visiting the oratory – place where Saint Sister Faustina died (in groups of 10 people, every 5 minutes)
(Free passes can be collected in Tourist Movement Service Centre at 11 Powiśle Street in Krakow)
7.00 pm
"My Love" Pop-oratory
performed by LUMEN Sacral Music Ensemble
Text of songs and narration based on the "Diary" of the Saint Sister Faustina Kowalska, selection of texts: Sister Elżbieta Siepak ZSMBM (Convent of the Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy)
Zbigniew Małkowicz (music)
The Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec
37 Benedyktyńska Street
4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
open workshops for children
"Painted world of the old books" (it will be possible to bring and collect the child at any time during workshops).
3.30 pm – 5.00 pm
visiting the mediaeval scriptorium (reconstruction) – following the sequence, in groups of 20 people
4.30 pm; 4.45 pm; 5.00 pm; 5.15 pm
visiting the crypt (in groups of 20 people, every 15 minutes)
(Free passes can be collected in Tourist Movement Service Centre at 11 Powiśle Street in Krakow)
Benedictine Sisters Monastery in Staniątki
Staniątki 299, Niepołomice near Krakow
10.00 am - 7.00 pm
Visiting of the chapter house and old pharmacy cell with Baroque polychrome created between 1677 and 1688 (renovated in 2011) within the enclosed religious order
Entrance in groups of 30 people
at 10.00 am, 11.00 am, 12.00 pm, 3.00 pm, 4.00 pm, 5.00 pm, 6.00 pm
(Free passes can be collected in Tourist Movement Service Centre at 11 Powiśle Street in Krakow and in Niepołomice Royal Castle)
7.00 pm
"Mother's heart"
Performers: Maria Knapik (vocal), Ewa Uryga (vocal), Ewa Warta-Śmietana (vocal), instrumentalists: Dariusz Ziółek, Piotr Wrombel, Waldemar Król, Małgorzata Westrych, Jacek Chodorowski (binding word)
Programme includes: G. Caccini, J.S. Bach, Ch. Gounod, M. Lorenc, C. Frank
Museum is open between 9.00 am and 1:oo pm, as well as 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm
9.00 am -7.00 pm
Meditation journey with Saint Hildegard of Bingen
Presentation of films with the five visions of Saint Hildegard of Bingen – 12th century Benedictine nun, mystic and visionary.
Sanctuary of the Blessed Pope John Paul II
3 Józefa Marcika Street
7:30 am - 9:00 pm
visiting the sanctuary of the Blessed Pope John Paul II (presenting the mementos of the Holy Father)
Holy masses (Chapel with relics): 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm
6.00 pm
"From the clouds to the ground"
Poetic-musical spectacle based on poetry written by priest J. Twardowski, John Paul II, B. Leśmian and J. Nowicki
directed by Jan Nowicki, musically arranged by C. Chmiel, M. Stryszowski
Performers: J. Nowicki , M. Stryszowski (saxophones, English flute, vocal), Cezary Chmiel (keyboard instruments), Krzysztof Bodzoń (electric double bass), Magdalena Malik (choreography, dance)
Ecce Homo
Sanctuary of Saint Brother Albert
10 Woronicza Street
2.00 pm - 9.00 pm
visiting the exhibition devoted to Saint Brother Albert Chmielowski and the room of the blessed Bernardina (entrance from Woronicza Street)
6.00 pm
Concert of Mixed Marian Choir conducted by Jan Rybarski
programme includes, among others: G.G. Gorczycki, J. Łuciuk, A. Koszewski, J. Świder, F. Biebl, A. Bruckner, J.S. Bach, A. Lloyd Weber, R. Twardowski, A. Ohrwall, Johann von Herbeck, M. Jasiński
Saint Bernardine's Church
(Bernardine Fathers)
2 Bernardyńska Street
10.00 am-8.00 pm
visiting the exhibition entitled: Relics of Bernardine monasteries in Poland – Sanctuaries, in Saint Simon's Hall
Old Synagogue
24 Szeroka Street
7.00 pm
Concert of Kroke Band, composed of:
Jerzy Bawoł (accordion), Tomasz Kukurba (alto), Tomasz Lato (double bass)
(Free passes can be collected in Tourist Movement Service Centre at 11 Powiśle Street in Krakow)
Old Depot
12 Wawrzyńca Street
7.00 pm
"Opera Sacra"
Performers: Capella Cracoviensis,
Geraldine McGreevy (mezzo-soprano), Jan Tomasz Adamus (conductor)
Programme includes: W.A. Mozart
(Free passes can be collected in Tourist Movement Service Centre at 11 Powiśle Street in Krakow)
Archdiocesan Museum
19-21 Kanonicza Street
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
presentation of the exhibition entitled "Historic liturgical textiles from the collection of the Archdiocesan Museum of Cardinal Karol Wojtyła"
Archcathedral Basilica on Wawel Hill
Wawel 3
Bells of the Wawel Cathedral: Bells of the Sigismund Tower and Bells hanging in the Silver Bells tower – history and guided tour.
6.30 pm - 7.00 pm
lecture and after the lecture, until 11.00 pm guided tours with bell-ringers
Saint Mary's Basilica
Main Market Square
5.45 pm
"Marian sanctuaries"
Performers: Łucja Czarnecka (soprano), Wiktoria Bisztyga (soprano), Stanisław Ziółkowski (baritone), Joanna Krukowska (soprano), Inna Kamarian (organ),
Organum Academic Choir
and Ricercar Instrumental Ensemble
conducted by Bogusław Grzybek
Programme includes: W.A. Mozart, G.F. Haendel. St. Moniuszko, A. Vivaldi, G.G. Gorczycki, J.S. Bach
6.30 pm
ceremonial Pontifical Indulgence Holy Mass celebrated by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Krakow, Stanisław Cardinal Dziwisz
Performers: Organum Academic Choir conducted by Bogusław Grzybek
Corpus Christi Basilica
26 Bożego Ciała Street
8.00 pm
Concert of contemporary music
performed by the Silesian Philharmonic Choir conducted by Michał Kwiatkowski.
Franciscan Basilica
5 Wszystkich Świętych Square
8.00 pm
"Cantico delle Creature – 800th Anniversary of the Order of Saint Clare"
work by Gerald Spitzner, composed for the text written by Saint Francis of Assisi
Performers: Grażyna Zielińska (soprano), Maria Kominek (violin), Elżbieta Karolak (organ)
Pauline Fathers Monastery at Skałka
15 Skałeczna Street
11.00 am-8.00 pm
visiting the exhibition entitled "Historic liturgical ornaments in collection of Pauline Fathers at Skałka" (St. Michael the Archangel Hall – entrance through monastic gate)
9.00 pm
"Marian icon in music"
Performers: Wiktoria Bisztyga (soprano), Zofia Kilanowicz (soprano), Marek Stefański (organ)
Programme includes: Early Polish Marian hymns (18th, 19th century), as well as solo organ works of the Polish Renaissance and the German Baroque
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Piasek (Carmelite Fathers)
19 Karmelicka Street
2.00 pm-7.00 pm
visiting the church, the exhibition entitled "Carmel artists. The art of Carmelite Fathers in Piasek" (gallery), and the museum
8.00 pm
Between the lines
Poetic-musical concert
performed by Agata Bernadt (vocal), Danuta Michałowska (declamation), Krakowskie Przedmieście ensemble, host of the concert: Krzysztof Drwal
Programme includes: priest J. Twardowski, priest J.St. Pasierb, priest J. Szymik, E. Bryll, Cz. Miłosz
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Jesuits)
26 Kopernika Street
4.00 pm
presentation of frieze designed by Piotr Stachiewicz "Tribute to the Heart of God"
7.00 pm
"Musica d'Italia Antica e Nuova"
Performers: Agata Piękosz (alto), String Quarter of Krakow Philharmonics
Programme includes: M. Messieri, A. Vivaldi
after the concert the basilica will be open for visitors until 11:00 pm
Church of the Holy Trinity
(Dominicans)
12 Stolarska Street
11.00 am until 10.00 pm
visiting the exhibition "The great fire of 1850 and great personages of the 20th century" – Fr. Studziński and Fr. Badeni in monastic capitulary
Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Łagiewniki (chapel with the miraculous image of the Merciful Jesus and relics of Saint Faustina)
3 św. Siostry Faustyny Street
10.30 am-3.00 pm; 3.30 pm-6.00 pm
museum opening hours
The Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec
37 Benedyktyńska Street
10.30 am
Pontifical Holy Mass with choral vocals
2.30 pm
Rehearsal preceding acathistos
3.00 pm
Acathistos (performed by monks and school from Tyniec – as well as all volunteers)
7.00 pm
Vespers – in Latin (choral)
8.30 pm
Compline – in Latin (choral)
2.00 pm; 2.15 pm; 5.30 pm
visiting the crypt (in groups of 20 people, every 15 minutes)
(Free passes can be collected in Tourist Movement Service Centre at 11 Powiśle Street in Krakow)
3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Open workshops for children
"Painted world of the old books" (it will be possible to bring and collect the child at any time during workshops).
3.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Visiting the mediaeval scriptorium (reconstruction) – following the sequence, in groups of 20 people
4.00 pm
"Oratorical Sacrum"
Performers: "Soave" Krakow Chamber Orchestra, Pro Arte Chamber Choir,
Soloists: Joanna Trafas (soprano), Marcin Kotarba (tenor), Andrzej Zawisza (bass)
Programme includes: G.F. Haendel, J.F. Haydn, C. Franck
Benedictine Sisters Monastery in Staniątki
Staniątki 299, Niepołomice near Krakow
10.00 am-7.00 pm
Visiting of the chapter house and old pharmacy cell with Baroque polychrome created between 1677 and 1688 (renovated in 2011) within the enclosed religious order
Entrance in groups of 30 people
at 10.00 am, 11.00 am, 12.00 pm, 2.00 pm, 4.00 pm, 5.00 pm, 6.00 pm
(Free passes can be collected in Tourist Movement Service Centre at 11 Powiśle Street in Krakow and in Niepołomice Royal Castle)
4.00 pm
"Ave Maris Stella"
Concert of European Marian hymns and poetry performed by: Irena Urbańska, Jaga Wrońska (vocal duet); Jarosław Hanik (piano); Kazimierz Madej (word)
Programme includes: Latin, Italian, French and Polish hymns, as well as early Polish and contemporary Marian texts and poetry.
9.00 am-7.00 pm
Meditation journey with Saint Hildegard of Bingen
Presentation of films with the five visions of Saint Hildegard of Bingen – 12th century Benedictine nun, mystic and visionary.
Museum is open between 10.00 am and 11.00 am, 12.00 pm and 4.00 pm, as well as after the Service until 8.00 pm. Services at 6.30 am; 9.00 am; 11.00 am and 6.00 pm
Sanctuary of the Blessed Pope John Paul II
3 Józefa Marcika Street
7:30 am - 9:00 pm
visiting the sanctuary of the Blessed Pope John Paul II (presenting the mementos of the Holy Father)
Holy masses (Chapel with relics): 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:30 pm, 5:00 pm
6.00 pm
"Domini Chaconne"
concert of Sinfonietta Cracovia conducted by Robert Kabara
Programme includes: M. Bruch, J.S. Bach, Arvo Pärt , K. Penderecki
Ecce Homo
Sanctuary of Saint Brother Albert
10 Woronicza Street
2.00 pm-9.00 pm
visiting the exhibition devoted to Saint Brother Albert Chmielowski and the room of the blessed Bernardina (entrance from Woronicza Street)
Saint Bernardine's Church
(Bernardine Fathers)
2 Bernardyńska Street
10.00 am-8.00 pm
visiting the exhibition entitled: "Relics of Bernardine monasteries in Poland – Sanctuaries" in Saint Simon's Hall
9.00 pm
"Misa Flamenca Carlosa&Curro Piňana"
Performers: C Carlos Pińana (flamenco guitar), Curro Pińana (vocal), Armando Garcia (violin)
Miguel Angel Orengo (drums),
Piazzoforte quintet composed of: Paweł Wajrak (violin), Maciej Lulek (violin), Ryszard Sneka (alto), Franciszek Pall (cello), Grzegorz Frankowski (double bass),
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
54 Grodzka Street
6.45 pm
"Ave Maria"
concert of Marian hymns performed by Heynal Choir
Archdiocesan Museum
19-21 Kanonicza Street
10.00 am - 4.00 pm
presentation of the exhibition entitled "Historic liturgical textiles from the collection of the Archdiocesan Museum of Cardinal Karol Wojtyła"
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
in Miechów
32-200 Miechów
1 Warszawska Street
7.00 pm
"The Obligation of the First and Foremost Commandment"
- Wolfgang A. Mozart (libretto: Ignaz Anton von Weiser)
performed by artists of the Krakow Chamber Opera
Wacław Jankowski (staging, direction), Zbigniew Graca (music director), Jadwiga Leśniak-Jankowska (stage movement compositions), Katarzyna Mucha (stage design and costumes)
Performers: Jadwiga Leśniak-Jankowska, Anna Bugajska, Martyna Malcharek, Magdalena Rucińska (soprano), Anna Stolarczyk (soprano), Dorota Szczepańska (soprano), Maciej Gallas (tenor),
Paweł Fundament (tenor), Krakow Chamber Opera Orchestra conducted by Michał Niżyński
ACCOMPANYING EVENTS:
On 15 August 2012 (Wednesday) the Heritage Institute, initiator and organiser of the project "The Magnificent Power of Bouquet" invites everyone to participate in a contest to create a traditional Herbaceous Bouquet for the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven (more information at: www.instytutdziedzictwa.pl)
Wielopolski Palace
(Town Hall)
3/4 Wszystkich Św. Square
Police Museum Association, Criminal Bureau of the General Police Headquarters and Willa Polonia Foundation organised an exhibition entitled "Police and national heritage protection", which shall be presented in the town hall (stone hall) on 14.08.12 (between 11.00 am and 6.00 pm ) and 15 August (between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm).
Archaeological Museum in Krakow
Invites everyone to see the exhibition entitled "The ancient and old history of the building of the Archaeological Museum in Krakow" and the internal courtyard of the Museum (3 Poselska Street).
4.00 pm – 9.00 pm
individual visiting of the exhibition and the courtyard (free entrance)
4.30 pm; 6.00 pm; 7.30 pm
visiting the exhibition devoted to the history of the nonexistent monastic church of Discalced Carmelites and its ruins with a guide, and then passing on to Franciscan church in order to see preserved altars from the above-mentioned temple.
(in groups of 30 people, passes can be booked between 6.08 and 13.08, tel. 12 422 75 60 (ext.23), mail: wozniak@ma.krakow.pl, guided tour is free).