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Don Carlos
Magyar Állami Operaház (Hungarian State Opera House)
Budapest
Hungary
Sun, 18th May 2008 - Thu, 29th May 2008
One of Verdi's finest operas, Don Carlos was first conceived as a quintessential Grand Opera for the Paris Opéra in 1867. In Verdi's dramatic saga involving three generations of Spanish royalty, the love of a beautiful woman causes the ultimate test of loyalty. As allegiances and friendship are stretched to the limit, Don Carlos rails against his father, Philippe II, struggles with his love for Philippe's wife, and doubts his best friend. Through a series of Verdi's most moving duets, the ideals of freedom and their corruption by absolute power are pitted against declarations of love and friendship.
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Magyar Állami Operaház (Hungarian State Opera House)
22 Andrássy út
VI. Budapest
VI. Budapest
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Budapest is proud of possessing one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world. The opening performance was held in the neo-Renaissance building, the jewel of the avenue, in 1884 after nine years of construction. The staircase and the auditorium of the palace, designed by one of the best architects of those days Miklós Ybl, are decorated with frescos of eminent Hungarian painters. The first director was Ferenc Erkel, Gustav Mahler held this post for several years. Puccini directed the premiere of two of his operas here.
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