The last day of the 61st National Festival of Polish Song in Opole was marked by the concert “Lovers Are Among Us”, dedicated to the work of Janusz Kondratowicz. Kayah, Roksana Wêgiel, Krzysztof Zalewski, Natalia Kukulska and Ania Karwan performed on the stage of the amphitheater in arrangements of the artist’s most popular songs. Sunday’s event was hosted by the lyricist and poet Jacek Cygan, who kept sharing anecdotes about Kondratowicz and his profession. During one of the breaks between concerts, the festival host decided to tell a joke to the audience, but instead of making the audience laugh, it left the audience silent.
Jacek Cygan’s failed joke at the festival in Opole
“What a strange profession it is: songwriter, lyricist… Janusz and I sometimes joked that it was like in a pre-war story when the judge asks the accused: ‘the accused’s profession?’ and the accused says: ‘artist’. “And what does the accused do?” ‘Umbrellas’. The court says: ‘Umbrellas? And an artist?’ The accused says: ‘Your honor, make an umbrella!'” concluded Jacek Cygan, waiting for loud applause. and the audience’s laughter. However, they arrived rather timidly only after a while.
“Didn’t you like it?” – asked the artist, confused by the audience’s reaction – Janusz and I were joking about making such umbrellas. For you,” he concluded.
During Sunday’s concert in Opole, the artists sang Janusz Kondratowicz’s greatest hits. The event was opened by Kayah, who performed the song “Poręsz tu” (Grand Prix in Opole in 1966).
Source: Gazeta
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