Krakow Chamber Opera, Krakow

The Krakow Chamber Opera, founded in 1991 by Jadwiga Leśniak Jankowska and Wacław Jankowski, started as a roving musical theater called SCENA EL-JOT. It showcased plays in various settings, from natural spaces to theaters, earning praise for its refined aesthetics. In 2000, it found a permanent home on Miodowa Street in Krakow.

The musical theater possesses a stunning, historic edifice adorned with captivating interiors. Through meticulous restoration efforts, the theater was bestowed the title of a Krakow Culture Patron in 2002, specifically recognized for its commitment to preserving heritage sites. This accolade was granted for the meticulous refurbishment of the tenement house on Miodowa Street, which was adapted to serve the theater's purposes.

Known for its meticulous approach, the theater values forgotten masterpieces, traditions, and precision. It unites words and music with care, using period-appropriate costumes and instruments. The ensemble comprises skilled instrumentalists, singers, actors, and dancers, including Krakow's artistic university students. The theater prioritizes intellectual engagement over populism, earning admiration from both audiences and critics for reviving lesser-known forms like mystery plays and chamber opera.