Bánk bán - Ferenc Erkel (Hungarian State Opera)

When the loyal Palatine of Hungary sees the reckless Queen neglect her subjects and dishonour his wife, he decides to take matters into his own hands. Seize this rare opportunity to watch the most popular of all Hungarian operas in a unique production by Attila Vidnyánszky. The tragic story of Bánk bán has not left the repertoire in Hungary since it was first performed in 1861. CAST Endre II, King of Hungary: Marcell Bakonyi Gertrud, his queen: Ildikó Komlósi Ottó, Gertrud’s younger brother: Péter Balczó Bánk bán, the palatine: Levente Molnár Tiborc, a peasant: Kolos Kováts Petur bán, leader of the nobles: Zsolt Haja Biberach, a knight-errant: Lajos Geiger A royal officer: Gergely Irlanda Melinda, his wife: Zita Szemere Music: Ferenc Erkel Text: Kálmán Nádasdy / Béni Egressy Conductor: Balázs Kocsár Director: Attila Vidnyánszky Set Designer: Oleksandr Bilozub Costume Designer: Viktória Nagy Choreographer: Árpád Könczei Chorus Master: Gábor Csiki Dramaturg: Eszter Orbán