The Nutcracker at the Kraków Philharmonic
Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:30 PM
Kraków Philharmonic Hall
ul. Zwierzyniecka 1
Besides their weekly symphony concerts, the Kraków Philharmonic also organises master...
The Nutcracker features tin soldiers battling a mouse army, the nutcracker turning into a handsome prince, snowflakes and flowers performing elaborate dances, and the Sugar Plum Fairy tempting us into her sweet world – all illustrated in a masterly fashion by the music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The Christmas classic that is (and should be!) a must before this festive time all over the stages is presented by the Kraków Philharmonic Orchestra and Choirs under the baton of the institution’s artistic director Michał Klauza.
Pyotr Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker
Pyotr Tchaikovsky / Duke Ellington The Nutcracker (arr. Jeff Tyzik)
Kraków Philharmonic Boys' and Girls' Choirs
Kraków Philharmonic Orchestra
Lidia Matynian – preparation of the choirs
Michał Klauza – conductor
Kraków Philharmonic Hall
ul. Zwierzyniecka 1
Besides their weekly symphony concerts, the Kraków Philharmonic also organises master recitals and educational concerts for children and young people.
The Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic Hall in Kraków was the first philharmonic to open in Poland after the Second World War. Besides the weekly symphony concerts, it organises master recitals and educational concerts for children and young people, while the summer meetings with music assume the form of chamber concerts of slightly lighter character. A hallmark of the Kraków Philharmonic repertoire is its programme of oratorios, which the Philharmonic can present thanks to its extensive and varied lineup: the orchestra, mixed choir, and boys choir. The Kraków Philharmonic has become recognised for its promotion of the works of Karol Szymanowski in Poland and abroad.
The Philharmonic Hall frequently hosts concerts by special guests, for example, at major festivals.
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