prof. dr Mariusz Kwiecień
Mariusz Kwiecien is recognized worldwide as one of the leading baritones before the public today. Known for his handsome voice, incisive musicianship and captivating stage presence, he performs with the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, Paris Opera, Vienna State Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago and Bavarian State Opera, and with many other renowned theaters around the world. He is in demand for his portrayals of the title roles in Don Giovanni, King Roger, and Eugene Onegin, as well as for Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro, Malatesta in Don Pasquale, Riccardo in I Puritani, and Rodrigo di Posa in Don Carlo.
… Kwiecien is one of the finest lyric baritones of our time and one of opera’s most intelligent actors. Any Kwiecien performance is a treasured experience ….. Lyric Opera of Chicago, 2017 – reviews
… glamorous, handsome of voice and presence […] and intelligent besides, It is the whole package…. Michael White , The New York Times