Name: Ilona Tokody
Start: 2025-01-18T19:30:00
Location: Eiffel Art Studios

From Mozart's youthful compositions to the grandeur of Handel and the intricate beauty of Schönberg, the Hungarian State Opera's 2024-2025 season promises a magnificent tapestry of musical and theatrical artistry. With performances spanning from operatic masterpieces like 'Bastien und Bastienne' to the symphonic splendor of 'Der Messias (Messiah),' this season is set to enchant audiences with a rich diversity of genres and celebrated performers. Experience an exceptional journey through the operatic and orchestral landscape, with each event offering its own unique charm and cultural significance.

A Symphony of Culture: The Hungarian State Opera's Captivating 2024-2025 Season

The Hungarian State Opera's upcoming season is set to be a cultural feast with an eclectic mix of operas, plays, and concerts. Featuring classics like Mozart's 'Bastien und Bastienne,' Menotti's 'The Telephone,' Verdi's 'Macbeth,' and a tribute to iconic soprano Ilona Tokody, the season promises to be a rich tapestry of musical and theatrical excellence. Notable performers and creative minds will bring these works to life, ensuring unforgettable experiences for audiences in Budapest and beyond.

Hungarian State Opera's Diverse Line-Up: A Celebration of Artistic Excellence

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In 1972, a previously unknown student of the Music Academy won the Kodály Singing Competition: it was then that Ilona Tokody’s name became a household term. Her path led directly to the Opera House, where she celebrated her first major success in the summer of 1977 as Liù in Turandot. Her career was founded by such masters as András Mikó and Lamberto Gardelli. Ilona Tokody’s talent could not remain hidden from the world, either. The first stop in her international career was the Vienna State Opera, and from the early 1980s, there was hardly a significant opera house where she hadn’t performed. She might be the only soprano who had the chance to be a Mimì opposite all Three Tenors. The majority of her repertoire consists of heroines from operas by Puccini and Verdi. She always loyally returned to her country, her hometown of Szeged, and the Opera House. A book about Tokody, penned by Zsuzsanna Réfi was published in 2017 by the OPERA. In honour of her 70th birthday in 2023, a compilation of her recordings was released.

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