Die Königin von Saba

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Hungarian State Opera presents Karl Goldmark’s Die Königin von Saba (The Queen of Sheba), an expansive four‑act opera rooted in the legendary tale and the passions surrounding King Solomon’s court. This revival, staged by director Csaba Kéel, is performed in German with Hungarian and English surtitles on the Erkel Theatre’s Main Stage. The production notes highlight Goldmark’s Hungarian ties and recount an anecdote about the work’s inspiration. Structured in two parts with three intermissions, the staging underscores the opera’s grand scale and lush late‑Romantic palette. The performance documented here ran from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., reflecting the work’s large canvas and ceremonial scenes.