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Nixon in China: the opera based on a historic summit premieres on Hungarian stage for the first time
On 22 September 2024, the Eiffel Art Studios of the Hungarian State Opera presents Nixon in China by John Adams. The opera show taking place at several locations simultaneously and featuring ballet elements stars Károly Szemerédy, Klára Kolonits, Zoltán Nyári, and Rita Rácz. The most influential contemporary American opera of recent decades is directed by András Almási-Tóth, the ensembles of the OPERA are conducted by Gergely Vajda. Beginning with 29 September, the production will also be available on OperaVision for six months.Sept. 13, 2024, 9:41 a.m. -
The Hungarian State Opera production of Valuska shortlisted for International Opera Awards
Premiered in December 2023, Valuska, the final opera by Péter Eötvös is nominated in the category of world premieres of the 2024 International Opera Awards. The award ceremony is to be held at the Prinzregententheater of the Bavarian State Opera on 2 October 2024.Sept. 2, 2024, 4:14 p.m. -
A principal of the Hungarian National Ballet is awarded the 'Oscar' of ballet
Gergő Ármin Balázsi has won the Prix Benois de la Danse, one of the most prestigious awards in the ballet world, in the category of male soloist. The ceremony was held on 25 June 2024 at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. In the 33-year history of the award, a Hungarian ballet dancer has been nominated and awarded for the first time.June 26, 2024, 3:38 p.m.