For the first time in its history, the Hungarian State Opera produces a staged version of Hädel's masterpiece. Mozart's revised version directed by Ferenc Anger premieres on 20 December 2019 at the Erkel Theatre. Soloists of the four Christmas performances are Rita Rácz, Atala Schöck, István Horváth and Krisztián Cser. The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra is conducted by Gergely Kesselyák.
December at the Opera means that holiday magic returns to the stage and to the square around the Erkel Theatre. The Christmas market in front of the theatre is open until the last day of the year. Inside, opera and ballet performances, charity programmes, and a special concert awaits audiences.
Internationally acclaimed Hungarian opera singer Ildikó Komlósi celebrates 35 years at the Hungarian State Opera. To mark the occasion, a special anniversary gala is organised at the Erkel Theatre featuring Hungarian soloists and guest star Italian tenor, Marco Berti as well as the artists of FlamenCorazónArte Dance Theatre and Varidance Ensemble. The concert programme includes a scene from Verdi’s Aida and highlights from Bizet’s Carmen.
In the 2020/2021 season, the Hungarian State Opera once again concentrates on the opera tradition of a certain nation. We have already had German, Italian and Hungarian themed seasons, now it is time for the French Muse Season. In recent years, works by several French composers – including Massenet, Offenbach, Poulenc, Saint-Saëns – found their way into the repertoire as well as with operas such as Les Huguenots based on French history. These will all return to our stages and most of the new opera and ballet productions will also focus on French culture along with the numerous galas, symphonic concerts and guest performances.
The Opera House in Budapest is currently undergoing extensive restoration and modernisation. Until its reopening in 2021, our performances can be seen at the Erkel Theatre, the second venue of the Hungarian State Opera.
The Opera House in Budapest is currently undergoing extensive restoration and modernisation. Until its reopening in 2021, our performances can be seen at the Erkel Theatre, the second venue of the Hungarian State Opera.
Szilvia Vörös started her voice studies at the Pápa Music School under Ágota Eisenbeck, and then spent two years in the solo voice programme at the János Richter High School of Music in Győr as a student of Veronika Dobi-Kiss. In 2008, she enrolled at the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music, graduating from the department headed by Éva Marton with degrees in opera voice in 2013 and in voice pedagogy in 2015. She has participated in master classes held by Nicholas Clapton, Andrea Meláth, Francesco Torreggiani, Leonardo de Lisi, Alberto Gazale and Sylvia Sass. She made her debut at the Hungarian State Opera House in 2014 in the role of the first maidservant in Richard Strauss's Elektra. In addition to operatic roles, she also regularly performs in oratorical works by Bach, Mozart, Rossini, Beethoven and other composers. Education and training: Ferenc Liszt Department of Music (department head: Éva Marton) Master classes: Nicholas Clapton, Andrea Meláth, Francesco Torreggiani, Leonardo de Lisi, Alberto Gazale, Sylvia Sass Competitions: Competizione dell’Opera, Linz – Special prize (2015) First International Éva Marton Singing Competition, Budapest – Grand Prix prize (2014) Sixth József Simándy Singing Competition, Szeged – First place in Category One (2008) Awards and recognitions: Ari Kupsus Salon Concerts Society's “Dream” scholarship (2013) Scholarship of the Dongszan Foundation operated by the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music and Keimyung University (2013) Junior Príma Award (2012) Gundel Art Award in the opera singing category (2011)