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Commanding Götterdämmerung brings Müpa's Ring to a blazing end

With Iréne Theorin's Brünnhilde rejuvenated, the Ring receives a worthy finale at the Budapest Wagner Days.
A torrent of themes: Parsifal at Hungarian State Opera
In András Almási-Toth's engaging new production, magnificent orchestral and choral performances let Wagner's music do the talking.
A thunderous end to the 2019 Budapest Ring
A Ring cycle of sustained excellence closes with telling contributions from Foster, Vinke and Pesendorfer in the three lead roles.
A worthy rarity: Erkel’s Bánk bán has its belated American première
The music, a combination of Italian-sounding melodies, German instrumentation and Hugarian dotted rhythms, was remarkably captivating.
Garbage bins and shopping trolleys
A new production of Humperdinck's charming opera fails to enchant at the Erkel Theatre.
Boom or bust: the Hungarian State Opera's new Bánk Bán
The big heart and generous melodies of Ferenc Erkel's fine opera shine through in difficult circumstances in Atilla Vidnyánszky semi-abstract new staging at the Erkel Theatre.
