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Of whales and metaphors: Peter Eötvös' Valuska premieres in Budapest
Peter Eötvös' 13th opera – the first in his native Hungarian – premieres at the Eiffel Art Studios in Budapest.
Beethoven and slimline Strauss in Budapest
The tiniest orchestral details were discernible with tremendous clarity.
Tannhäuser's long and tortuous journey of the spirit
Stephen Gould is less than convincing in the lead role of Tannhäuser, but excellent ensemble work under Ádám Fischer's inspired direction offers compensations.
An Aida in Budapest that could be re-named Amneris
Known for her powerful interpretations of the blockbuster Italian mezzo roles, the great Hungarian diva Ildikó Komlósi dominates the new production of Aida in Budapest.
Total Immersion in Das Rheingold
This production came together brilliantly to illustrate the story of Das Rheingold. But the star of the show was MüPa’s Béla Bartók Hall, with its extraordinary acoustic.