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Boris Godunov - a historical psychothriller is presented by the OPERA
On 27 April 2024, the Hungarian State Opera will present Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov with Kossuth Prize recipient Gábor Bretz in the title role. The new production staged by András Almási-Tóth is to be performed in the original (1869) version, for the first time in Hungary, under the baton of Alan Buribayev.April 18, 2024, 11:08 a.m. -
Péter Kálmán is named Chamber Singer of the 2024/2025 season
On Easter Sunday (31 March 2024), during the curtain call following the final Parsifal performance of the season, the popular bass-baritone was surprised with the announcement that he would be one of the recipients of the Hungarian State Opera's greatest honour for the next season. He was presented with a swan-shaped award made by the Herend Porcelain Manufactory by artistic director András Almási-Tóth, amidst the celebration of his colleagues and the audience.April 2, 2024, 12:28 p.m. -
The world premiere production of Valuska by Péter Eötvös on OperaVision
The popular internet platform presents Valuska, the latest opus by Péter Eötvös commissioned by the Hungarian State Opera. It is the first opera written in Hungarian by the most influential contemporary Hungarian opera composer, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday. The recording starring Zsolt Haja in the title role is available for six months on OperaVision from 19:00 on 19 January 2024.Jan. 15, 2024, 11:23 a.m.