Ubu Rex
Opera by Krzysztof Penderecki
Ubu Rex is a satirical opera by Krzysztof Penderecki, on a libretto in German by the composer and Jerzy Jarocki, based on Alfred Jarry's 1896 play Ubu Roi. It uses models by Offenbach, Rossini, Shostakovich and Schnittke. Wikipedia
Librettist: Krzysztof Penderecki
Adapted from: Ubu Roi
Composed: 1991
Composer: Krzysztof Penderecki
First performance: July 6, 1991
Languages: Polish and German