The Italian baritone legend is regarded as one of the most famous Rigolettos on earth, having sung the tragic father figure more than 570 times on stages like La Scala and the Met. Nucci will perform his iconic role on the 21st and 23d at the Budapest Opera, with world-renowed partners like Hungarian soprano star Erika Miklósa and the excellent young Italian tenor, Ivan Magri. The two unique productions will be conducted by Domonkos Héja.
Get festive with us - have a glimpse at this behind the scenes video of our Xmas preparations and the opening of the Nutcracker Festival which awaits everyone throughout December.
Outdoor festival throughout December with a huge Xmas tree, amazing festive lights, choirs, hot drinks and the stars of the Hungarian State Opera & the Hungarian National Ballet. Everybody is welcome to Andrassy Avenue, in front of the building of the Opera. (Photo gallery and video)
Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score and an enchanting Christmas ballet. The Nutcracker series start on 29 November and will be on 21 times at the Hungarian State Opera.
