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A dance poem of unfulfilled love – Onegin returns to the repertoire
After two years, John Cranko’s world-famous choreography Onegin returns to the repertoire of the Hungarian National Ballet. Pushkin’s romantic heroes are portrayed by Gergő Ármin Balázsi, Iurii Kekalo, and Louis Scrivener, as well as Tatyjana Melnyik, Lili Felméry, and Maria Yakovleva in the Hungarian State Opera Ballet Company’s series running from 21 February to 4 March 2026. The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra is conducted by Paul Connelly.Feb. 9, 2026, 4:03 p.m. -
The opera created from two unfinished masterpieces by Mozart can be seen for the last time
The comic opera L'oca del Cairo, ossia Lo sposo deluso (The Goose of Cairo, or The Deluded Bridegroom), which can also be interpreted as a forerunner of Le nozze di Figaro and Così fan tutte, featuring numerous interesting and rarely heard Mozartian motifs, can be seen for the last time on 20 and 22 February 2026, at the Eiffel Art Studios of the Hungarian State Opera. The principal roles in Attila Toronykőy’s production are performed by István Kovács, Gabriella Balga, Yanis Benabdallah, and Péter Balczó, with the OPERA Orchestra conducted by Pál Németh.Feb. 5, 2026, 2:24 p.m. -
Record number of applicants to the Hungarian National Ballet
Applicants from nearly 70 countries across six continents, more than 1,400 people in total, applied to the audition of the Hungarian State Opera’s ballet company held on 1 February 2026, representing an increase of more than 26% compared to the previous two years. A graduating student of the Hungarian Dance University also received a contract offer for the 2026/27 season.Feb. 5, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
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