Jakub Józef Orliński at Seville Opera House

About the Event

Breaking the Mould

Clad in a black sweatshirt with a 2‐day stubble, this young man breakdancing in front of the Metropolitan Opera House is, first and foremost, an exceptional singer. Seek out the video online of Jakub Józef Orliński (Warsaw, 1990) seizing a free moment between performances to execute acrobatic moves on the street, showcasing his talents beyond the realm of music.

On camera, this remarkable countertenor remarked that breakdancing requires from his body the same adaptability that characterizes his more than decade‐long soloist career. This trait also defines the repertoire of this curious musician who isn't content with the conventional, including pieces in his recordings and recitals by composers long overlooked.

Although undeniably a high‐profile figure, Jakub Józef Orliński resists being labeled as a marketing product. While his image certainly attracts a younger audience, it is not his ultimate goal. Beneath the surface is an artist making history, possessing a spectacular voice and technique, with the rare ability to evoke emotions that defy time. Don’t let first impressions deceive you. You’ve seen his dance moves now, listen to him sing.

Programme
G. F. Händel
Voi che udite
Un Zeffiro spiro

T. Baird
Spójrz co tu ciche serce wypisało
Drwię, mając ciebie, z całej ludzkiej pychy
Słodka miłości
Jakże podobna zimie jest rozłąka

H. Purcell
Sweeter than roses
What power art thou

G. F. Händel
Coronato il crin d’alloro
Siam prossimi al porto

H. Purcell
If music be the food of love / 1st versión
O, lead me

M. Karłowicz
Idzie na pola
Smutną jest dusza moja
Skąd pierwsze gwiazdy
Po szerokim morzu
Mów do mnie jeszcze
Rdzawe liście
Czasem gdy długo

G. F. Händel
Furibondo spira il vento