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Aida returns to the Opera House in a production featuring leading soloists and 280 artists
Verdi’s monumental opera Aida returns to the repertoire of the Hungarian State Opera, starring Eszter Sümegi and Csilla Boross in the title role. Adorján Pataki sings the role of Radamès at the Opera House for the first time, while principal conductor Martin Rajna also conducts the work for the first time. The large-scale production featuring a 110-member choir, a 70-piece orchestra with 20 onstage musicians, 50 extras, and two dozen ballet dancers is performed between 24 January and 3 February 2026, directed by János Mohácsi with choreography by Johanna Bodor.Jan. 19, 2026, 10:39 a.m. -
The "singing" violin is in focus of the OPERA’s upcoming chamber concert
The next event in the Medgyaszay Chamber Evenings series showcases the violin’s rich emotional world akin to the human singing voice, presented by opera répétiteur Balázs Kálvin and the guest artist of the series, violinist Anita Bujtás. At the Opera House concert on 15 January 15 2026, the famous aria from Norma as well as several songs by Balázs Kálvin can be heard performed on the violin, while virtuoso and deeply moving works by Massenet, Franck, Elgar, and Brahms also promise a memorable evening.Jan. 13, 2026, 3:27 p.m. -
Bluebeard's Castle and Don Pasquale in the OPERA's IC audiophile series
The Hungarian State Opera’s new initiative offers a special musical experience starring Krisztián Cser and Atala Schöck, as well as Omar Montanari, Zsolt Haja, István Horváth, and Zita Szemere. At the discounted concert-style performances, Bartók’s work is conducted by Zsolt Hamar on January 22, while Donizetti’s comic opera is conducted by Levente Török on January 29.Jan. 8, 2026, 11:57 a.m.
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