Opera singer Andrea Rost informed her followers on her social media page that she will not sign the contract offered by the Hungarian State Opera House for the 2023/24 theater season. On Friday, Szilveszter Ókovács informed the director general of his decision in writing. The post also revealed that the main cast will not be taking the stage at the performances of The Magic Flute announced for the summer.
"After some consideration, I made this decision, which is so difficult for me, with a heavy heart.
I'm not backing down"
- stated the artist.
The full post:
"I respectfully inform the opera-loving public that I will not sign the contract recommended by the Hungarian State Opera House for the 2023/24 theater season, of which decision I informed the general director Szilveszter Ókovács in writing today. I won't even be on stage at the performances of The Magic Flute this summer - announced with my main role.
After some consideration, I made this decision, which was so difficult for me, with a heavy heart.
I'm not backing down!
The public can meet me at country festivals in the summer. As part of the VeszprémFest, you can see me in many productions, and I cordially invite you to my aria evening with the Győr Philharmonic at the Fertőrákos Barlangszínház.
In the near future, I would like to create valuable art projects in a calm, supportive environment, and I will be happy to fulfill all such theater and concert requests. In addition, I want to focus on my foundation, the purpose of which is -among other things- to support young artists starting their careers."
Cover photo: Andrea Rost's Facebook page
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