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The world premiere performance of
Roger Waters' opera "Ca Ira", will be the high spot of this year's
commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Poznan riots in 1956
(which were against Poland's communist government). We are pleased to
bring you news of this, and a second performance, both being held in
Poland.
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| Poznan International Trade Fair |
Authors of the project say that
"Ca Ira" will be performed in two versions. The first will be as a big
open air show, taking place on 6th and 7th July at Poznan's
International Trade Fair site.
The second will be the full staged
performance premiere, held on the stage of Poznan's Grand Theatre, in
November 2006.
"The work is inspired by the
French Revolution," said a statement from the municipal authorities in
Poznan. "The author speaks of the eternal thirst for liberty, of the
fight for freedom and for ideals. In Poland, we have known many similar
rebellions."
The director and choreographer
for the show is Janusz Józefowicz, who is very well respected in
Poland.
Guest performers for the productions will be the London
Community Gospel Choir, Poznan's Boys' Choir, and the UAM Academic
Choir.
More news on these two events as
we get it. In the meantime, much thanks to our friend Marek Grzesiak
for his help with this story.
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Roger Waters 2007 
