Straszny Dwór. Opera W 4 Aktach / Uwertura Do Opery "Flis" / Uwertura Do Opery "Hrabina"

Released in 1960 by Polskie Nagrania Muza, this recording serves as a foundational document for the preservation of Stanisław Moniuszko’s operatic legacy in post-war Poland. As the cultural pillar of Polish national opera, Moniuszko’s work, particularly 'Straszny Dwór' (The Haunted Manor), was central to the identity of the Państwowa Opera w Poznaniu during this era. The selection features a prestigious ensemble under the baton of Walerian Bierdiajew, a conductor deeply rooted in the traditions of the Polish operatic stage.

The album was produced during a period when Polskie Nagrania was systematically cataloging essential Polish classical repertoire. The choice to pair excerpts from 'Straszny Dwór' with overtures from 'Flis' and 'Hrabina' reflects a curatorial effort to showcase the breadth of Moniuszko’s compositional style. The release was received as an important contribution to the availability of national romantic works, providing audiences access to high-fidelity performances of canonical pieces that defined the soundscape of the Polish Philharmonic and radio orchestras at the time.