In 2006, Nishimoto conducted Tosca with Hungarian National Ballet. The ballet and its Opera House were founded in 1858 in Budapest, and it was first known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House. They were one of the first venues to have Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner's newly written pieces performed. They also have a rich history of having prominent conductors perform in the venue, such as Giacomo Puccini's performance of Madame Butterfly and Manon Lescaut. In the past, Gustav Mahler and Arthur Nikisch have held the Music Director title of the opera house as well. The Hungarian State Opera House continues to be one of the best known venues in Europe today.
Hungarian National Ballet (English)
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