Dániel Csengery: Frau Holle
Children's opera in one act, in Hungarian.
Age: 8-14 year
The music for the opera - adapted from the well-known fairytale - closely resembles the character of its young hero, Aliz, who is unafraid of risk, and bravely leaps into the unknown with the aim of doing good. The music is colourful, inventively arranged, energetic, melodic and thrillingly harmonised. Exactly the type of music the ever curious heart and ears of children are receptive to. The new opera doesn't just seek to narrate its exciting story, but also to introduce younger audiences to the genre of opera, with its characteristic elements and complex relationship with theatre and music. In the most noble meaning of the word: an initiation. Directed by János Szemenyei, a versatile talent of musical theatre, and replete with great roles, Frau Holle features a cast of excellent artists, so there is plenty to keep new and old lovers of the genre immersed in the universe of this fresh play.
Due to the excessive use of lights and sound effects, we do not recommend this performance to those with epilepsy and other conditions with similar sensitivity issues.
A prize-winning work of the 2020 Müpa Budapest Music Competition.
The première was an event of the Bartók Spring 2023.
Before the performance, between 9.45 and 10.30, we will be running a free (and playful) interactive session for children entitled Tune-up. We look forward to welcoming both school groups and individual school-age youngsters attending the subsequent performance. Please register via junior@mupa.hu by midnight on the Tuesday before the performance, specifying the number of participating children and their ages. The activity is recommended for children aged 8 and over, and will take place with a minimum of six children.
Conductor: Zsolt Jankó
Cast:
Aliz, the diligent girl - Dalma Süle
Lujza, the lazy girl - Viktória Mester
Frau Holle / Widow - Andrea Meláth
Father - Ákos Kőszegi
Featuring: Budapest Strings, Badora Dance Company
Creators:
Music: Dániel Csengery
Libretto: Viktória Kiss
Dramaturgy: Kata Tóth
Production design: MADÁR
Set, costumes: Yvette Alida Kovács
Assistant to the director: János Vári
Choreographer: Dóra Barta
Director: János Szemenyei
Presented by: Müpa Budapest
