“Wonderful. Beyond the beautiful sound of the music, I thought it was fantastic how the production combined modern elements with the classical.”

“Leonard BERNSTEIN would be proud of it! A lovely, beautiful fairy tale! I hope it will be a huge international success. And that it will be broadcast on TV, and even shown in cinemas.”

“Brilliant, and I loved the humor.”

“It was a fantastic experience! Excellent singers accompanied by an excellent orchestra. The direction was charming and humorous. The set and costumes were particular highlights of the production. I had a wonderful time; no matter how well I know the story, I was enchanted by the world of the fairy tale and the richness of the music. Thank you for the experience!”

“The direction was fantastic, as were the dramaturgy that brought the fairy tale world to life and the translated text conveying profound moral messages. I was lulled and enchanted by the beautiful waves of Mozart’s music.”

“I could sum it up in one word: MAGICAL.”

“I’m not an opera fan, but I am a fan of Iván Fischer and the BFO. So I took the ‘risk’ and went to the dress rehearsal. I was completely enchanted by the production! The music, the singers, the children, the set, the projections – everything was there to delight and entertain the audience! I loved the joy, playfulness and inventiveness with which this fairy tale was brought to the stage. Thank you for it! I can’t promise I’ll start going to opera performances from now on, but I will definitely be attending the Budapest Festival Orchestra’s opera productions.”

“As both a singer and an orchestra musician, this production was a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience! Mozart’s world, masterfully interpreted by Iván Fischer, revealed the hidden depths of this familiar opera to me. The humility and intimacy of the orchestra, the singers and the visual elements moved me throughout the entire evening. My heartfelt congratulations and thank you for the opportunity! I grew a lot musically.”

“It was a wonderful experience. We were lucky enough to sit in the front row, right next to the orchestra pit, so the music almost seemed to flow all around us, while we could see and hear the wonderful singers up close on stage. A stunning production, directed and conducted by Iván Fischer. Thank you for this unparalleled experience!”

“A professional production, with a spectacular and inventive stage design, and outstanding singers and musicians performing at the highest level.”

“A huge production. In terms of its impact, it can be compared to Bergman’s film, even though there are far fewer possibilities in terms of staging. It could hold its own anywhere in the world."

“Professionalism in every single moment.”

“It was a wonderful production! I would like to highlight two members of this outstanding ensemble: the wonderful soprano Samantha Gaul and Iván Fischer, who is a genius. Of course, we already knew that, but to create a production like this! Not to mention that at the age of 75, Iván conducted standing for three hours – an incredible physical feat as well.”

“An incredible experience! The music, the singers, the direction, everything! The season ticket was already worth it – everything else is a bonus!”

“Absolutely phenomenal. Everything.”

“It was a magical evening. Miracles really do exist.”

“I am 84 years old and have been a season-ticket holder for many years, but this production of The Magic Flute was the best I have ever seen, in terms of the singing, the music and the storybook concept. Thank you for yesterday evening, which once again gave me an extraordinary and wonderful experience I had not expected.”

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience, the best Magic Flute I have ever seen. The orchestra and singers were perfect. The storybook was beautiful, as were the sets. The direction and the shadow play brought surprises and something new even to such a popular opera. The combination of tradition and new technologies worked wonderfully.”

“The Magic Flute was a fantastic production and a truly extraordinary experience! We have never seen an opera staged in this way before – it was incredibly innovative, interesting, engaging and harmonious throughout. Not to mention the music, which we always enjoy so much. It is because of innovative productions like this that we love the BFO’s concerts and enthusiastically support the orchestra. We hope you will continue bringing this high standard of musical artistry to audiences for many years to come. Thank you.”

“I really enjoyed the performance. Almost three hours passed without me even noticing the time. It was entertaining and thought-provoking at the same time. I am still processing the experience. It exceeded all my expectations.”