Magyar Állami Operaház
Hungary’s first opera house, and still the only one to be built in the country, was inaugurated after almost 15 years under construction on 27 September 1884. Only Hungarian artisans were allowed to work on its con - struction, using Hungarian technology and Hungarian materials – with a few exceptions – according to the patriotic regulations of the Board of Public Works of the Capital City. Miklós Ybl’s Neo-Renaissance building im - mediately became a landmark of Budapest and is still the second most visited and the most important representa - tive public building after the Parliament. At the time of its closure in June 2017, its auditorium had a capacity of 1236 and the venue ranked among the world’s top opera houses. The largest secco in Hungary can be seen here: Károly Lotz painted The apotheosis of Music in a painting with a perimeter of 45 metres on the ceiling, with excel - lent Hungarian artists simultaneously working in other rooms, including Bertalan Székely, Mór Than, Árpád Feszty and György Vastagh. The most famous guest singer was Enrico Caruso and several world premieres of Hungarian works were staged inside these historic walls (Bluebeard’s Castle, Háry János, The Spinning Room, The Wooden Prince, King Pomade’s New Clothes, Blood Wedding, C’est la guerre, and Mario and the Magician). The Opera House was last refurbished between 1980 and 1984. Scheduled work to modernise the building began in summer 2017. In addition to general restora - tion work, all the stage machinery and mechanical and electrical systems were replaced, several rooms were given new functions, the acoustics was improved, the historical layout of the stalls was restored, and the or - chestra pit expanded. In addition, smart seats improve audience comfort, low-voltage wiring was installed, and the limestone façade as well as the roof structure were renewed. The reopening of the Ybl Palace took place in March 2022, and with the restored standing places, the audito - rium can welcome a thousand visitors.
Magyar Állami Operaház
436 events
Turandot
Giacomo Puccini
TURANDOT
Opera in three acts, two parts in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Sztárestek zongorával - Thomas Hampson
The world-renowned American baritone, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday, sang in choirs and studied music from childhood. After winning several competitions, he was taken under the wing of the legendary coloratura soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, which helped launch his European career.
Turandot
Giacomo Puccini
TURANDOT
Opera in three acts, two parts in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Carmina Burana
Carl Orff
CARMINA BURANA
Scenic cantata in the original languages, with Hungarian, English, and same-language subtitles
Turandot
Giacomo Puccini
TURANDOT
Opera in three acts, two parts in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Carmina Burana
Carl Orff
CARMINA BURANA
Scenic cantata in the original languages, with Hungarian, English, and same-language subtitles
Maria Stuarda
Gaetano Donizetti
MARIA STUARDA
Opera in three acts, in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Turandot
Giacomo Puccini
TURANDOT
Opera in three acts, two parts in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Carmina Burana
Carl Orff
CARMINA BURANA
Scenic cantata in the original languages, with Hungarian, English, and same-language subtitles
Maria Stuarda
Gaetano Donizetti
MARIA STUARDA
Opera in three acts, in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Carmina Burana
Carl Orff
CARMINA BURANA
Scenic cantata in the original languages, with Hungarian, English, and same-language subtitles
Maria Stuarda
Gaetano Donizetti
MARIA STUARDA
Opera in three acts, in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Swan Lake
Rudi van Dantzig – Toer van Schayk / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet in three acts
Swan Lake
Rudi van Dantzig – Toer van Schayk / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet in three acts
Swan Lake
Rudi van Dantzig – Toer van Schayk / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet in three acts
Maria Stuarda
Gaetano Donizetti
MARIA STUARDA
Opera in three acts, in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Maria Stuarda
Gaetano Donizetti
MARIA STUARDA
Opera in three acts, in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Swan Lake
Rudi van Dantzig – Toer van Schayk / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet in three acts
Maria Stuarda
Gaetano Donizetti
MARIA STUARDA
Opera in three acts, in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Swan Lake
Rudi van Dantzig – Toer van Schayk / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet in three acts
Swan Lake
Rudi van Dantzig – Toer van Schayk / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet in three acts
Maria Stuarda
Gaetano Donizetti
MARIA STUARDA
Opera in three acts, in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
Swan Lake
Rudi van Dantzig – Toer van Schayk / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet in three acts
Swan Lake
Rudi van Dantzig – Toer van Schayk / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet in three acts
Swan Lake
Rudi van Dantzig – Toer van Schayk / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet in three acts
Swan Lake
Rudi van Dantzig – Toer van Schayk / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
SWAN LAKE
Classical ballet in three acts
Hungarian singers present Verdi with piano
The series launched in the 2025/26 season focuses on composers whose operas receive special attention during the season. Yet there are many singers who do not find a role in the works of these masters, but who would gladly sing from their rich vocal palettes.
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