Ubu Rex (King Ubu) - Krzysztof Penderecki
Information about the opera Ubu Rex by Krzysztof Penderecki, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
A satire on the corrupting effect of power.
Recommended recordings on CD
Kaspszyk/Wunder/Lubanska (CD Accord ACD133-2)
A live recording of the Polish premiere in 2003.
Wielki Theatre Chorus, Wielki Theatre Orchestra, conducted by Jacek Kaspszyk, 2003.
Cast: Pawel Wunder (Pa Ubu), Anna Lubanska (Ma Ubu).
CD Accord ACD133-2