CHANGE OF PROGRAM! OPERA NIGHT - Gergely Kesselyák, Attila Fekete, István Horváth, Titusz Tóbisz

Gergely Kesselyák, our conductor tonight, has based the program of the concert specifically on three outstanding tenors of contemporary Hungarian opera life. Since he constantly monitors the opera performances of neighbouring countries, he also enjoys working with Hungarian singers of the Hungarian diaspora. This is how Titusz Tóbisz became a member of the ensemble. Tóbisz was born in Rimavská Sobota, Slovakia, studied in his hometown, then in Fiľakovo, and later at the State Conservatory of Košice. He is a former rock singer, musical singer and currently lead tenor of the State Theatre of Košice. István Horváth was born and educated in Pécs, Hungary. He is an excellent performer of bel canto and lyrical roles. Attila Fekete, who began his studies at the Pikéthy Tibor Conservatory in Vác, is one of the leading tenors of the Hungarian State Opera, and often performs abroad as well. The concert will feature additional short orchestral works between the operatic parts.

Program of the evening:

Respighi: Rossiniana – finale
Rossini: Tell Vilmos “Asile hereditarie – Amis, amis...” /István Horváth
Leoncavallo: Pagliacci “Vesti la giubba” /Titusz Tóbisz
Verdi: Il corsaro “Ah, si, ben dite...” and sztretta / Attila Fekete

Respighi: Rossiniana (first part)
Puccini: La bohème “Che gelida manina!” / István Horváth
Puccini: Tosca “E lucevan le stelle” / Titusz Tóbisz
Puccini: Manon Lescaut “Donna, non vidi mai” / Attila Fekete

Respighi: Rossiniana (second part)
Dusík: Pieseň o rodnej zemi /Titusz Tóbisz
- Erkel F: Bánk bán “Hazám, hazám” /Attila Fekete

- intermission -

E. W. Korngold: Straussiana
Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier “Di rigori armato il seno” /István Horváth
R. Wagner: Die Walküre “Winterstürme wichen dem Wonnemond” /Titusz Tóbisz
R. Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg “Morgenlich leuchtend im rosigen Schein”/ Fekete Attila

Korngold: Bruges-la-Morte “Oh Freund, ich werd’ sie nicht mehr wiedersehen...” /Titusz Tóbisz és Attila Fekete
Respighi: Rossiniana (third part and finale)
Deraco: Oceano “Un’ oda di cose mi venne... - Addio Fratelli!...” / Attila Fekete
Fekete Gy.: Excelsior! Liszt F. áriája / István Horváth

Gergely Kesselyák