Events Bond,” J. Williams “Star Wars,” H.Mancini “Pink Panther,” N. Brown “Singin’ in the Rain,” R. Parker “Ghostbusters,” A. Menken “Alladin,” H. Shore “Lord of the Rings,” M. Jackson “Thriller,” H. Zimmer “Pirates of the Caribbean” and many others.QI‑6, Wierzynek, Rynek Główny 16, tel. (+48) 12 424 96 00, Tickets 69zł (glass of wine and a gift included), www.cracowconcerts.com. Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.
01.08 - 31.12 » KRAKÓW CAPITAL MENU
Kraków has been named the European Capital of Gastronomic Culture 2019. To celebrate this event, local restaurateurs are preparing special menus promoting Kraków’s culinary heritage. The project encourages local restaurateurs to create and serve historical dishes based exclusively on Polish cuisine and tradition. Clean your palate and get ready for barszcz, kasza, flaki and pasztet! Participating restaurants include Art, Albertina, Baroque, Biała Róża, Copernicus, Enoteka Pergamin, Filipa 18, Fiorentina, Four at Hotel Grand Ascot, Grand Signature at Grand Hotel, Hotel Rubinstein, Kogel Mogel, Miodova, Piano Rouge, Pod Aniołami, Pod Nosem, Stara Zajezdnia, Szara Gęś, Trezo, Wesele and Wierzynek.QAdmission may vary depending on a restaurant, www.kulinarny. krakow.pl.
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22.12 20:00 » 25 YEARS OF SINFONIETTA CRACOVIA
Considered one of the most dynamic European orchestras, Sinfonietta Cracovia displays the precision and flexibility characteristic of a chamber ensemble but with a symphony lineup. Particularly famous for their renditions of contemporary music, this year Sinfonietta Cracovia has been celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of special concerts. For the finale right before Christmas, the orchestra will perform at Tauron Arena, and their guest will be none other than the legendary tenor, Placido Domingo.QTauron Arena Kraków, ul. Stanisława Lema 7, Tickets vary on the event, www.sinfonietta.pl.
10.01, 11.01, 12.01 18:30 » CANDIDE
How many people would even consider turning Voltaire’s satirical novella from 1759, Candide, into musical theater? Well Leonard Bernstein certainly did! The idea of drawing parallels between Voltaire’s satirical portrayal of the Catholic Church’s blatant hypocrisy and violence and the inquisitionlike tactics then being implemented by the U.S. government were of primary interest to Bernstein. Musically, Bernstein constructed a score where European dance forms like the gavotte, waltz and polka are interwoven seamlessly with bel canto arias, Gilbert and Sullivan-style comedy, grand opera and Bernstein’s own “Jewish tango.” Kraków Opera’s rendition of Candide is directed by Michał Znaniecki who also designed costumes and lights. Among performers will be: Monika Korybalska, Katarzyna Oleś-Blacha, Małgorzata Walewska, Mariusz Godlewski and Adam Szerszeń.QM‑4, Kraków Opera, ul. Lubicz 48, tel. (+48) 12 296 62 29, Tickets 30-120zł, www.opera.krakow.pl.
LADY WITH AN ERMINE FROM 20.12 » LEONARDO’S ‘LADY’ RETURNS TO CZARTORYSKI MUSEUM
The Czartoryski Museum finally reopens its doors to visitors on the 20th of December, 2019, and it’s most famous painting Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine will be back on display in its original home. One of only four known female portraits painted by the great Leonardo da Vinci, go see for yourself whether she gives Mona Lisa a run for her money. Look at the painting closely, and you might be able to spot the parts that have been painted over or “touched up” over the years (hint: pay special attention to the veil over her hair, the detail and shading in her hands, and of course, the sombre black background). Until the end of the year admission is free, and there are free guided tours in English the last 2 weekends in December (registration required online at bilety.mnk. pl).QJ‑5, Princes Czartoryski Museum, ul. Pijarska 15, tel. (+48) 12 370 54 60. Admission until Dec. 31 1zł; from Jan. 35/20zł. www.mnk.pl. 13