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La Gioconda returns to the OPERA's repertoire with a renewed set design and directorial concept
With ornate, period-appropriate sets by Krisztina Lisztopád and a renewed concept by András Almási-Tóth, Amilcare Ponchielli's opera La Gioconda is performed at the Ybl Palace on Andrássy Avenue between 8 and 20 June 2025. The main roles are sung by Zsuzsanna Ádám and Francesca Tiburzi, Atala Schöck, Csaba Szegedi, Andrea Szántó, István Kovácsházi and Stefano La Colla, as well as Krisztián Cser. The ensembles of the Hungarian State Opera are conducted by János Kovács.June 4, 2025, 12:12 p.m. -
Kriszta Kinga is named Kammersängerin of the 2025/26 season
On 1 June 2025, during the curtain call following a performance of Don Carlo, the outstanding soprani was surprised with the announcement that she would be one of the recipients of the Hungarian State Opera's greatest honour for the next season. She was presented with a swan-shaped award made by the Herend Porcelain Manufactory by artistic director András Almási-Tóth, amidst the celebration of her colleagues and the audience.June 3, 2025, 12:42 p.m. -
A further performance has been added to A Streetcar Named Desire series at the Eiffel Art Studios
Marianna Venekei’s popular choreography, inspired by Tennessee Williams’ internationally renowned play and set to original music by László Dés, will return to the stage on 1 June 2025, following previously announced sold-out performances. Presented by the Hungarian National Ballet, A Streetcar Named Desire – featuring a double cast with Lea Földi and Jessica Carulla Leon, Iurii Kekalo and Raffaello Barbieri, as well as Anna Krupp and Katerina Taraszova in the leading roles – returns to the company’s repertoire after three years.May 26, 2025, 2:24 p.m.
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