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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. -
On the occasion of the 1,025th anniversary of the founding of the Hungarian state, the OPERA pays tribute to Saint Stephen I
Géza, Grand Prince of Hungary, had his firstborn son crowned King of Hungary on Christmas Day of the year 1000 according to the Julian calendar, and on 1 January 1001 according to the Gregorian calendar. To mark the anniversary of this historically significant event, on New Year’s Eve the Hungarian State Opera presents the symphonic version of Stephen, the King, while at the New Year’s concert works by Beethoven and Kodály connected to Saint Stephen I are also to be performed.Dec. 15, 2025, 12:41 p.m.
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