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Nixon in China returns to the Eiffel Art Studios in November
Starring Károly Szemerédy, Klára Kolonits, János Szemenyei, and Rita Rácz, John Adams’s opera Nixon in China returns to the Eiffel Art Studios between 20 to 24 November 2026. Exploring human relationships and the encounter between two very different cultures against the backdrop of the public events surrounding a historic summit, the production, directed by András Almási-Tóth, is presented three times. The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus are conducted by Gergely Vajda.Nov. 2, 2026, 2:48 p.m. -
Carmen returns to the Hungarian State Opera with an international cast
Jolana Slavíková returns to the stage in the title role of Bizet’s popular opera, with Szabolcs Brickner and Boldizsár László sharing the role of Don José, while Tommaso Barea makes his debut as Escamillo in Calixto Bieito’s internationally acclaimed production. The production is presented eight times at the Hungarian State Opera between 14 and 29 November 2026. The ensembles of he Hungarian State Opera are conducted by the equally internationally acclaimed Gábor Hontvári.Nov. 2, 2026, 11:27 a.m. -
Playful love stories from young talents for young audiences – Mozart and Menotti at the Opera House
Mozart’s Bastien und Bastienne and Menotti’s The Telephone, two one-act operas from different eras, explore the pitfalls of finding your way to one another. As part of the MVM OperAdventure series, these Hungarian-language productions aimed at schoolchildren are performed four times by Gabriella Rea Fenyvesi, Gergely Halász, Bence Pataki, and Gergely Dargó, with the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra conducted by Nátán Sugár, making his conducting debut with the Opera.Oct. 29, 2026, 11:08 a.m.
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