Dumka Jontka - IV akt. Opery " Halka " (Roar firs)

Baltic Opera in Gdańsk
Conducted by Maestro Andrzej Straszyński..............


Here in short polish opera of Stanisław Moniuszko "Halka"
Act I
In the residence of the Master of the pantry guests sumptuously celebrate engagement of descendants two, adherent today to the Establishment tribes. Situated financial troubles , Janusz, to marry has Sophia, a daughter of the rich Master of the pantry, though into his heart continually lively is the hot feeling to the Halka -- of the young girl from his family- village. When the Halka, knowing nothing about engagement, appears unexpectedly in the garden of the residence of the Master of the pantry (the song As from the strong wind), at heart Janusz the trouble and anger interlock with affectionate remembrances recent amatory to live (the aria From where here came in spite of my will). Being afraid however, so that about the romance do not find out the family of the fiancee, Janusz with sensitive words calms the Halka, promising that soon himself with her she will meet. Consoled Halka walks away. The crowd of guests crowds out to the garden.First act ends with bouncing dance.
The act II Janusz did not come to waiting on him the Halka. This, desperate, again appears before the residence of the Master of the pantry (the aria If with the morning sun), and into the trace behind her comes enamoured in her without the reciprocity, Jontek. In vain he tries to convince the desperate girl about the idleness of her feelings (the aria And you believe to him). Halka does not listen -- does not want to believe into the cruel truth, as long as himself Janusz will not say her hereof. Hearing the noise at the entry, Janusz goes out before the house, and behind him Sophia and the crowd entertains .Jontek, in full words of the pungent irony asks Janusz for the mercy over the unhappy girl, remembering anyway nothing about the junctive relation these two. However from his words some start to assume truths. There seeing the confusion Janusza and the trouble of Sophia, Dziemba, trusted Master of the pantry, orders a couple intruders to drive away for the gate.
Act III
In the family- village of the Halka and Jontek, by day holiday- inhabitants have a rest after the weekly work , some dance gaily. The sunny atmosphere makes turbid the appearance Jontek and Halka whose the message about the treason of beloved Janusz mixed senses. In the madness continually thinks about recent moments of love, not knowing that soon here just in the village will take place the marriage Janusz with Stolnikówna. To people in horror listen to tellings Jontek hereof, how discreditably one treated him and the Halka at the Master of the pantry.
Act IV
There approaches the time of the marriage Janusz and Sophia. Despairingly thinks hereof Jontek, worrying, that the mad Halka necessarily wants to call at the church. At heart Jontka awake remembering of former days, happily lived with the Halka (the aria Roar firs). To the church enters already the wedding- train. Gathered inhabitants and along with Dziemba, courteously though reluctantly, fold to the state young of the wish. Jontek, wishing to heal the Halka from hopeless love, shows her by open door of the church Janusz of kneeling of close by adoptive into the white veil of Sophia. In the first moment the desperate Halka wants to kindle the church, to revenge for her own harm. After a little however changes the decision and throws away matches, let her beloved Janusz with the wife live happily -- she herself only she will leave from this world (cavatina For my very little). She runs on the hill besides the church and from hanging over the river of the rock flings herself into water.

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Tags:

• jontek
• halka
• moniuszko
• opera
• tenor
• aria

[GentleSavage1]

you're less well audible here than in the clip recorded with cellphone, how comes?

It seems like the room here is not carrying your voice as well as in the other clip

[Tenor65]

...well actually... it was the same room, it seems my cellphone has better micro than videocamera;)

[usenetposts]

Where is this? Who's singing?

[Tenor65]

It is in Poland in Gdańsk ;) and I was singing ;)

[dilvishselar]

So you are now singing in a theatre?!! My congratilations!!!

[mariusfelix]

Wow! You made it on stage! I' ve listened to a video of you first in 2008! WOnderful!

[TheWisemonkey8]

Ah… you made it to the stage… you said you were toooo old! I told you… not with a voice like this ;). Gosh… this is good… the legato is so much better :). You should be proud of yourself and your ‘new’ teacher ;). The opening we very moving. The conductor got in your way though ;). Gosh… I am sincerely pleased for you! Hurrah :)!!!

[hakartis]

Piekne !Cudowne!Wspaniale!Ogromne brawa!Sedeczne dzieki!

[RudolphSteweart]

Incredible job! Its excellent performing!

A milllion stras for you * * * * * *

Rolf:)

[zaninif]

Wow! World class rendition! Enjoy your upcoming international tenor career!

[AfroPoli]

Better than Alagna.

[macielnegrete]

WOWOWOWOW!!!!! My dear Tomek!! CONGRATULATIONS! This is a very beautiful, serious and professional production...!!! My best wishes for your success as a Tenor, a great singer! Best regards from Mexico City.