Jakub Józef Orliński

One of the most beloved and celebrated opera stars of this decade, Jakub Józef Orliński has established himself as one of the world’s leading artists, triumphing on stage, in concert, and on recording. His sold-out concerts and recitals throughout Europe and America have attracted new followers to the art form. An exclusive artist on the Warner Classics/Erato label, his recent recording, Farewells—accompanied by friend and pianist Michał Biel—earned him the prestigious Opus Klassik award for Male Singer of the Year (2023). His recording of tonight’s program was released in October 2023 to coincide with his current international tour with Il Pomo d’Oro.

Highlights of the current season include the highly anticipated 25-date European tour of the new album last Fall, and the current American tour. Orlinski will also return on the operatic stage at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris in a new production of L’Olimpiade by Vivaldi. He will then join his long-time musical partner, pianist Michał Biel for recitals throughout Europe.

During the 2022–2023 season, the Polish countertenor went to Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris for a sold out run of the Robert Carsen production of Orfeo ed Eurydice followed by another new production of the same opera at San Francisco Opera by Matthew Ozawa. Orlinski also joined Il Pomo d’Oro on a tour to sing the title role in Handel’s Tolomeo, re d’Egitto on major stages throughout Europe. Outside the operatic stage, the public had the opportunity to watch the new one-hour documentary about Orliński , Music for a while, released on Arte, which attracted record viewershipfor a cultural documentary on the European television channel.