Intérprete: Gergely Kesselyák

In addition to providing a showcase for the principals, the ballet provides ample opportunity for the company's soloists to shine.

With Gergely Kesselyák on double duty as conductor and director, this revival proves musically outstanding but theatrically less than satisfying.

Quality singing impresses in Puccini's opera at the Hungarian State Opera, despite a dusty staging.