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István Horváth is named Chamber Singer of the 2025/26 season
On 23 March 2025, during the curtain call following a performance of Bánk Bán, the popular tenor 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.March 24, 2025, 2:16 p.m. -
The OPERA takes Madama Butterfly and Swan Lake on guest performances to Taiwan
The Hungarian State Opera and the Hungarian National Ballet will embark on a 12-night tour in Taiwan, performing in Taipei and Kaohsiung from 2 to 6 April 2025. In Madama Butterfly, the title role will be sung by Eszter Sümegi, Kinga Kriszta, and Gabriella Létay Kiss, alongside Gergely Boncsér and Adorján Pataki as their partners. In Swan Lake, the lead roles will be performed by Tatyjana Melnyik, Maria Yakovleva, and Soobin Lee, alongside Dmitry Timofeev, Louis Scrivener, and Boris Zhurilov.March 24, 2025, 2:08 p.m. -
After eight years, Manon returns to the repertoire of the Hungarian National Ballet
The groundbreaking choreography of Manon by Sir Kenneth MacMillan, one of the 20th century’s most outstanding British choreographers, returns to the repertoire of the Hungarian National Ballet for six performances between 16 and 30 March 2025. The lead roles are performed in a triple cast by Maria Yakovleva and Louis Scrivener, Tatyjana Melnyik and Gergő Ármin Balázsi, as well as Aliya Tanykpayeva and Dmitry Timofeev. The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra is conducted by Gergely Kesselyák.March 14, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
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