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The OPERA presents its new Turandot production with two endings
On 9 November 2024, the Hungarian State Opera presents a new production of Turandot staged by Dóra Barta with a cast featuring Eszter Sümegi and Szilvia Rálik in the title role, Boldizsár László and Yusif Eyvazov as Calàf, and returning to the stage after a hiatus of ten years is Dénes Gulyás as the Emperor. Conducted by Péter Halász, the monumental production fusing tradition and modernity is performed with Luciano Berio's 2022 ending beside Franco Alfano's usual version on alternate nights.Nov. 4, 2024, 3:47 p.m. -
Verdi's Requiem to be presented in a staged production at the OPERA
On 2 November 2024, the Hungarian State Opera presents Ádám Tulassay's new production of a staged Requiem by Verdi featuring outstanding Hungarian soloists Andrea Brassói-Jőrös, Andrea Szántó, István Kovácsházi, and Krisztián Cser. The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus are conducted by Péter Dobszay.Oct. 28, 2024, 1:16 p.m. -
Valuska by Péter Eötvös is world premiere of the year at International Opera Awards
The 13th and final opera by the internationally renowned contemporary composer, who died in March 2024 was awarded in the category of best world premiere at the awards ceremony held on 2 October at Munich's Prinzregententheater. The recording of the production is available again on OperaVision until 2 December.Oct. 3, 2024, 1:36 p.m.