Published: December 07 2023
Budapest's Opera House is set to make history with the presentation of the first opera written in Hungarian by Péter Eötvös. The opera, celebrating Eötvös's 80th birthday, is a musical theatre adaptation of László Krasznahorkai's novel "The Melancholy of Resistance".
A Different Angle on a Familiar Story
The opera approaches the story of "The Melancholy of Resistance" from a different angle compared to the film adaptation directed by Béla Tarr. It follows the journey of Valuska, a young man who becomes a victim of a manipulative society in the shadow of a stuffed whale.
A Celebrated Composer
Péter Eötvös is an internationally renowned composer whose previous works have been performed all over the world. This will be his thirteenth opera, commissioned by the Opera House.
Previous Performances
Hungarian audiences may already be familiar with Eötvös's works, as his operas "Three Sisters" and "Love and Other Demons" have previously been staged at the Opera House.
Dates and Tickets
The opera will be performed on multiple dates, including December 10th, 15th, and 17th. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Opera.hu.
Questions & Answers
What is the major moment in Hungarian music history that is being celebrated? The major moment being celebrated is the presentation of the first opera written in Hungarian by Péter Eötvös.
Whose birthday is being celebrated with this opera? The 80th birthday of Péter Eötvös, an internationally renowned composer, is being celebrated with this opera.
What is the opera based on? The opera is a musical theatre adaptation of László Krasznahorkai's novel "The Melancholy of Resistance".
Is the story of the opera familiar to audiences already? Yes, the story may already be familiar to audiences as it has been portrayed in the film "Werckmeister Harmonies".
How does the composer approach the topic compared to the film director? The composer approaches the topic from a different angle compared to the film director, Béla Tarr.
Who commissioned the opera? The opera was commissioned by the OPERA.
Have Péter Eötvös's previous works been performed in Hungary? Yes, Péter Eötvös's previous works, such as "Three Sisters" and "Love and Other Demons", have been staged at the Opera House in Hungary.
Who is directing the opera? The opera "Valuska" is directed by Bence Varga.
Are there any other dates for the opera? Yes, the opera will also be performed on December 10th, December 15th, and December 17th.
