We really enjoyed our visit to the Filharmonia in Poznan, so when our trip to Łódź came up, the first thing I did was check to see if they had a symphony. Some of the Polish Air Force guys from Łódź told Ed their symphony was fantasic; we’d be lucky to get tickets becuase they’re usually sold out.
We bought tickets online for what we thought would be the local symphony or at least a chamber group. It turned out to be a solo musician. He spoke in Polish for a bit then played the inside of a grand piano with drum sticks and mallets and also a little Timpani. The stage went dark and he walked off. When he returned, he was in his underwear and proceeded to sit on the floor and play his body as if it were a percussion instrument while moaning and making other noises. He dressed again for the third movement, playing percussion to accompany a very artsy film which seemed to have a lot of meaning about death and predators.
Surprisingly, I quite enjoyed it. His underwear time was a hoot, however, I was glad we weren’t in the first row. Sometimes, not speaking the language has it’s advantages. I’m sure we would not have knowingly bought tickets for this.
I wonder what surprises today will bring?
An accountant by trade and a food blogger since 2009, Lois Britton fell in love with Polish cuisine during the years she lived in Poznań, Poland. As the creator of PolishHousewife.com, she loves connecting readers with traditional Polish recipes. Lois has a graduate certificate in Food Writing and Photography from the University of South Florida. She is the author of The Polish Housewife Cookbook, available on Amazon and on her website.
Mary
As a second generation Pole living in CA, I'm really enjoying reading about your experiences living in Poland. It's a place that I've wanted to visit for many years. Love your photo blog, too!
Lois B
Hi Mary, thanks for stopping by. We're really enjoying your homeland.