Konrad Wallenrod: An Historical Poem

Set against the turbulent 14th‑century clash between the Lithuanian tribes and the crusading Teutonic Order, this lyrical epic follows a young noble torn between two worlds. Raised in the enemy’s stronghold, he is trained as a knight, yet his secret loyalty to his native land drives him to devise a daring strategy of deception. The poem weaves together grand battles, court intrigue, and the haunting question of whether ends can justify ruthless means.

Through vivid, almost operatic verses, the poet explores the inner conflict of a man who must become both fox and lion, echoing Machiavelli’s counsel. As alliances shift and betrayals mount, his covert mission threatens to turn the tide of war, while the cost to his soul becomes increasingly palpable. Listeners are drawn into a world where honor clashes with survival, and every whispered decision reverberates across a crumbling empire.