Stanisław Moniuszko STRASZNY DWÓ R Aria: Do grobu trwać w bezżennym stanie ( Ivona Hossa)

STRASZNY DWÓR (THE HAUNTED MANOR) Opera in 4 acts Composer: Stanisław Moniuszko (181972) Libretto: Jan Chęciński First performance: Teatr Wielki, Warsaw, 28 September 1865 SETTING: Poland, early 18th century PLOT: Stefan and Zbigniew, two hussars who are brothers, finish military service and swear not to marry so they can lay down their lives for Poland. Their aunt Czesnikowa wants them to marry two girls, but the young men explain their vow. They set off to visit Miecznik (the sword bearer), whose man