Kherson Mothers Opera Premieres in Warsaw
A new opera depicting Ukrainian mothers’ struggle to recover children taken and deported by Russia received a standing ovation at its Warsaw premiere.
Kherson Mothers had its world premiere at Warsaw’s Teatr Wielki — Polish National Opera on October 16. The production follows Ukrainian mothers seeking the return of their children and drew an emotional response, with members of the audience rising to applaud at the end.
The premiere was reported by inPoland.net.pl on Monday, October 19. Diplomats, government representatives, cultural figures and members of the Ukrainian and Polish public attended the performance.
The opera is an international collaboration involving the Warsaw institution and New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Ukrainian composer Maksym Kolomiiets wrote the score, while American playwright George Brant created the libretto. Keri-Lynn Wilson served as music director, with Barbara Wysocka directing the staging.
Further Warsaw performances are scheduled for October 23, 25 and 27. The work is also due to reach the Metropolitan Opera stage in April 2028.