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Joash – King of Judah

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Composer
Pawel Lukaszewski
Artist
Orchestra and Choir of the Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic
Format
CD
Label
DUX
Released
Jan 30, 2026
Catalog #
DUX2116-17
UPC
5902547021164

About

This album captures the live premiere of a concert performance of the opera, marking it's first-ever recording. The work is based on the libretto of the 18th-century poet and monk, Pietro Metastasio. Azione sacra is a genre closely related to oratorio, but with a distinct emphasis on drama-this is not a static, contemplative work, but rather a mini-opera in two acts. The composer, Lukaszewski, draws partially from a Polish translation while also returning to the original text. He describes Joasza as a sacra rappresentazione, making it the second such work in his compositional legacy. Musically, Lukaszewski stays true to his own distinctive style, which is rooted in tonality and features a rich, varied texture-from intimate recitatives to powerful, dynamic choral segments. The work's intricate structure allows listeners to follow the plot through memorable musical motifs assigned to different characters and storylines. The choir plays a pivotal role, commenting on the action, while instrumental intermezzos add depth and emotional nuance. The recording features a stellar lineup of soloists, whose voices blend seamlessly with the dramatic intensity of the piece, creating an unforgettable listening experience.

Tracklist 42 tracks

  1. 1 Sinfonia 03:55
    Track
    1
    Title
    Sinfonia
    Duration
    03:55
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  2. 2 Act I Scene 1: Duet: Wieczny Boże! (Eternal God!) (Joady, Izmaela) 07:33
    Track
    2
    Title
    Act I Scene 1: Duet: Wieczny Boże! (Eternal God!) (Joady, Izmaela)
    Duration
    07:33
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Krzysztof Szyfman, Paweł Cichoński
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  3. 3 Act I Scene 1: W ten czas, gdy ród Dawida (At That Time, When the Line of David) (Choir) 01:54
    Track
    3
    Title
    Act I Scene 1: W ten czas, gdy ród Dawida (At That Time, When the Line of David) (Choir)
    Duration
    01:54
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Choir, Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  4. 4 Act I Scene 1: Intermezzo I 00:48
    Track
    4
    Title
    Act I Scene 1: Intermezzo I
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  5. 5 Act I Scene 2: Duet: Ojcze, spiesz! (Father, Hurry!) (Joady, Joasza) 03:48
    Track
    5
    Title
    Act I Scene 2: Duet: Ojcze, spiesz! (Father, Hurry!) (Joady, Joasza)
    Duration
    03:48
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Krzysztof Szyfman, Anna Wolfinger
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  6. 6 Act I Scene 3: Trio: Ach, Joado! (Ah, Jehoiada!) (Sebii, Joady, Joasza) 06:57
    Track
    6
    Title
    Act I Scene 3: Trio: Ach, Joado! (Ah, Jehoiada!) (Sebii, Joady, Joasza)
    Duration
    06:57
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Paulina Boreczko-Bura, Krzysztof Szyfman, Anna Wolfinger
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  7. 7 Act I Scene 3: Aria: Z twego smutku (Out of Your Sadness) (Joasza) 03:07
    Track
    7
    Title
    Act I Scene 3: Aria: Z twego smutku (Out of Your Sadness) (Joasza)
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Anna Wolfinger
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  8. 8 Act I Scene 4: Duet: Ach, nadto w tym dziecięciu rozsądek (Ah, This Child Has So Much Common Sense) (Joady, Sebii) 01:36
    Track
    8
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: Duet: Ach, nadto w tym dziecięciu rozsądek (Ah, This Child Has So Much Common Sense) (Joady, Sebii)
    Duration
    01:36
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Krzysztof Szyfman, Paulina Boreczko-Bura
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  9. 9 Act I Scene 4: Aria: Ach, nie wiesz (Ah, You Do Not Know) (Sebii) 04:03
    Track
    9
    Title
    Act I Scene 4: Aria: Ach, nie wiesz (Ah, You Do Not Know) (Sebii)
    Duration
    04:03
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Paulina Boreczko-Bura
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  10. 10 Act I Scene 5: Recitative: Biedna matka! (Poor Mother!) (Joady) 00:34
    Track
    10
    Title
    Act I Scene 5: Recitative: Biedna matka! (Poor Mother!) (Joady)
    Duration
    00:34
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Krzysztof Szyfman
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  11. 11 Act I Scene 5: Aria: Z niezwykłej mocy (Out of the Extraordinary Power) (Joady) 02:15
    Track
    11
    Title
    Act I Scene 5: Aria: Z niezwykłej mocy (Out of the Extraordinary Power) (Joady)
    Duration
    02:15
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Krzysztof Szyfman
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  12. 12 Act I Scene 5: Intermezzo II 00:48
    Track
    12
    Title
    Act I Scene 5: Intermezzo II
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  13. 13 Act I Scene 6: Duet:Dokąd, królowo? (Where to, Queen?) (Atalii, Matana) 02:03
    Track
    13
    Title
    Act I Scene 6: Duet:Dokąd, królowo? (Where to, Queen?) (Atalii, Matana)
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Joanna Motulewicz, Tomasz Rak
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  14. 14 Act I Scene 6: Aria: Niezwyczajne do kościoła zgromadzenie (An Unusual Gathering in the Church) (Atalii, Matana) 04:49
    Track
    14
    Title
    Act I Scene 6: Aria: Niezwyczajne do kościoła zgromadzenie (An Unusual Gathering in the Church) (Atalii, Matana)
    Duration
    04:49
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Joanna Motulewicz, Tomasz Rak
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  15. 15 Act I Scene 6: Intermezzo II 00:49
    Track
    15
    Title
    Act I Scene 6: Intermezzo II
    Duration
    00:49
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  16. 16 Act I Scene 7: Duet: Mój Boże (My God) (Sebii, Atalii) 06:10
    Track
    16
    Title
    Act I Scene 7: Duet: Mój Boże (My God) (Sebii, Atalii)
    Duration
    06:10
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Paulina Boreczko-Bura, Joanna Motulewicz
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  17. 17 Act I Scene 7: Aria: Możesz mi ufać (You Can Trust Me) (Atalii) 03:23
    Track
    17
    Title
    Act I Scene 7: Aria: Możesz mi ufać (You Can Trust Me) (Atalii)
    Duration
    03:23
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Joanna Motulewicz
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  18. 18 Act I Scene 8: Recitative: Co za fałszywa miłość (What False Love) (Sebii) 02:09
    Track
    18
    Title
    Act I Scene 8: Recitative: Co za fałszywa miłość (What False Love) (Sebii)
    Duration
    02:09
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Paulina Boreczko-Bura
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  19. 19 Act I Scene 8: Aria: Pokaż choć raz (Show for Once) (Sebii) 01:28
    Track
    19
    Title
    Act I Scene 8: Aria: Pokaż choć raz (Show for Once) (Sebii)
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Paulina Boreczko-Bura
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  20. 20 Act I Scene 8: Od zdradzieckich pocisków (From Treacherous Shots) (Choir) 01:01
    Track
    20
    Title
    Act I Scene 8: Od zdradzieckich pocisków (From Treacherous Shots) (Choir)
    Duration
    01:01
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Choir, Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  21. 21 Act I Scene 8: Episodio 01:39
    Track
    21
    Title
    Act I Scene 8: Episodio
    Duration
    01:39
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  22. 22 Act I Scene 1: Duet: Nie mogę się doczekać (Cannot Wait) (Atalii, Matana, Choir) 04:40
    Track
    22
    Title
    Act I Scene 1: Duet: Nie mogę się doczekać (Cannot Wait) (Atalii, Matana, Choir)
    Duration
    04:40
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Joanna Motulewicz, Tomasz Rak
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Choir, Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  23. 23 Act I Scene 1: Aria: Już nadto jest rana głęboka (The Wound Is Already Too Deep) (Matana) 01:40
    Track
    23
    Title
    Act I Scene 1: Aria: Już nadto jest rana głęboka (The Wound Is Already Too Deep) (Matana)
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Tomasz Rak
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  24. 24 Act I Scene 1: Wszystkich niezbożnych (All the Wicked) (Choir) 02:16
    Track
    24
    Title
    Act I Scene 1: Wszystkich niezbożnych (All the Wicked) (Choir)
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Choir, Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  25. 25 Act II Scene 2: Recitative: Nieszczęśliwa ja (Poor Me) (Atalii) 01:09
    Track
    25
    Title
    Act II Scene 2: Recitative: Nieszczęśliwa ja (Poor Me) (Atalii)
    Duration
    01:09
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Joanna Motulewicz
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  26. 26 Act II Scene 2: Aria: Cała drżę ze strachu (I Am Trembling with Fear) (Atalii) 02:44
    Track
    26
    Title
    Act II Scene 2: Aria: Cała drżę ze strachu (I Am Trembling with Fear) (Atalii)
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Joanna Motulewicz
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  27. 27 Act II Scene 2: Intermezzo IV 00:21
    Track
    27
    Title
    Act II Scene 2: Intermezzo IV
    Duration
    00:21
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  28. 28 Act II Scene 3: Duet: Pójdź, Joaszu (Come, Joash) (Joasza, Joady) 02:19
    Track
    28
    Title
    Act II Scene 3: Duet: Pójdź, Joaszu (Come, Joash) (Joasza, Joady)
    Duration
    02:19
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Anna Wolfinger, Tomasz Rak
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Choir, Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  29. 29 Act II Scene 3: Aria and Duet: Tak jest, mówiłem ci to (Yes, I Told You) (Joady, Joasza, Choir) 07:37
    Track
    29
    Title
    Act II Scene 3: Aria and Duet: Tak jest, mówiłem ci to (Yes, I Told You) (Joady, Joasza, Choir)
    Duration
    07:37
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Krzysztof Szyfman, Anna Wolfinger
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Choir, Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  30. 30 Act II Scene 3: Aria: Spraw, ażeby od świętej twej woli (Let Your Holy Will) (Joasza) 01:55
    Track
    30
    Title
    Act II Scene 3: Aria: Spraw, ażeby od świętej twej woli (Let Your Holy Will) (Joasza)
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Anna Wolfinger
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  31. 31 Act II Scene 4: Trio: Co za nowinę (What News) (Joasza, Joady, Izmaela, Choir) 02:25
    Track
    31
    Title
    Act II Scene 4: Trio: Co za nowinę (What News) (Joasza, Joady, Izmaela, Choir)
    Duration
    02:25
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Anna Wolfinger, Krzysztof Szyfman, Paweł Cichoński
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Choir, Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  32. 32 Act II Scene 4: Intermezzo V 00:48
    Track
    32
    Title
    Act II Scene 4: Intermezzo V
    Duration
    00:48
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  33. 33 Act II Scene 5: Duet: Ach, matko moja kochana (Ah, My Dear Mother) (Sebii, Joasza) 03:19
    Track
    33
    Title
    Act II Scene 5: Duet: Ach, matko moja kochana (Ah, My Dear Mother) (Sebii, Joasza)
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Paulina Boreczko-Bura, Anna Wolfinger
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  34. 34 Act II Scene 5: Aria: Ach, ja, niechcąca (Oh, Not Wanting To) (Sebii) 02:28
    Track
    34
    Title
    Act II Scene 5: Aria: Ach, ja, niechcąca (Oh, Not Wanting To) (Sebii)
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Paulina Boreczko-Bura
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  35. 35 Act II Scene 6: Trio: Oto żem powrócił (Here I Am Back) (Joady, Joasza, Sebii) 04:00
    Track
    35
    Title
    Act II Scene 6: Trio: Oto żem powrócił (Here I Am Back) (Joady, Joasza, Sebii)
    Duration
    04:00
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Anna Wolfinger, Paulina Boreczko-Bura
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  36. 36 Act II Scene 6: Intermezzo VI 00:51
    Track
    36
    Title
    Act II Scene 6: Intermezzo VI
    Duration
    00:51
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  37. 37 Act II Scene 7: Trio: Oto jest jedyny (Here Is the One) (Joady, Joasza, Sebii, Choir Lewitów) 04:50
    Track
    37
    Title
    Act II Scene 7: Trio: Oto jest jedyny (Here Is the One) (Joady, Joasza, Sebii, Choir Lewitów)
    Duration
    04:50
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Krzysztof Szyfman, Anna Wolfinger, Paulina Boreczko-Bura
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Choir, Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  38. 38 Act II Scene 7: Poprzysięgamy, a niech powieki (We Pledge, Let Our Eyelids) (Choir) 02:04
    Track
    38
    Title
    Act II Scene 7: Poprzysięgamy, a niech powieki (We Pledge, Let Our Eyelids) (Choir)
    Duration
    02:04
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Choir, Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  39. 39 Act II Scene 8: Duet: Ach, zdrajcy (Ah, Traitors) (Atalii, Joady) 01:46
    Track
    39
    Title
    Act II Scene 8: Duet: Ach, zdrajcy (Ah, Traitors) (Atalii, Joady)
    Duration
    01:46
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Joanna Motulewicz, Krzysztof Szyfman
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  40. 40 Act II Scene 8: Aria and Duet: Lecz jaka droga? (But What Is the Way?) (Atalii, Joady, Joasza) 04:13
    Track
    40
    Title
    Act II Scene 8: Aria and Duet: Lecz jaka droga? (But What Is the Way?) (Atalii, Joady, Joasza)
    Duration
    04:13
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Joanna Motulewicz, Krzysztof Szyfman, Anna Wolfinger
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  41. 41 Act II Scene 9: Aria and Recitative: Ledwie, Panie, Atalia wyszła (Lord, as Soon as Athaliah Left the Church) (Izmaela, Joady) 01:37
    Track
    41
    Title
    Act II Scene 9: Aria and Recitative: Ledwie, Panie, Atalia wyszła (Lord, as Soon as Athaliah Left the Church) (Izmaela, Joady)
    Duration
    01:37
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Paweł Cichoński, Krzysztof Szyfman
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo
  42. 42 Act II Scene 9: Zawsze ufność niezbożnych (The Trust of the Wicked) (Joasz, Sebia, Izmael, Joada, Choir, Lewitów) 02:02
    Track
    42
    Title
    Act II Scene 9: Zawsze ufność niezbożnych (The Trust of the Wicked) (Joasz, Sebia, Izmael, Joada, Choir, Lewitów)
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Paweł Łukaszewski
    Performer
    Anna Wolfinger, Paulina Boreczko-Bura, Paweł Cichoński, Krzysztof Szyfman
    Ensemble
    Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Choir, Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Massimo Mazzeo