The joint production of the Royal Opera House of Oman and Müpa Budapest underlines the significance of the meeting of cultures. Sindbad, the hero of the opera, is an emblematic figure in Arabic culture. A superb mariner, he is also an embodiment of versatility, a renaissance man known the world over. His explorations of the world are also journeys into his own self, wherein he uncovers his own merits. Armed with the knowledge he has acquired, he undertakes seemingly impossible tasks to reveal the truth, defend his country’s honour and overcome evil. His reward is his love’s hand in marriage. This has been the second collaboration between director Csaba Káel, composer Hisham Gabr and the librettist, Nader Salah El-Din. This time, they sought to create music and a stage spectacle that transports the audience on an exciting, adventurous and fabulous voyage. The production organically incorporates the millennia-old treasures of Omani culture, from folk music and dance through decorative art, costumes, jewellery and architecture to the secrets of maritime navigation.
Conductor
Hisham Gabr
Featuring
Nibras as Yousef al Mallahi – oud
Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir
Ballet Company of Győr
Sindbad Ragaa Eldin
Fairouz Dima Bawab
Samaan Ashraf Sewailam
Sorceress Gala el Hadidi
The Ruler Reda el Wakil
Pirate Hani el Shafei
Apprentice of the Sorceress Dina Iskander
Libretto Nader Salah El Din
Stage set Éva Szendrényi
Production design Sándor Alex Rabb
Costumes Rita Velich
Lighting Vilmos Schön
Choreographer László Velekei
Director Csaba Káel
The world premiere was presented by Royal Opera House of Muscat as a joint prodaction with Royal Opera House of Muscat and Müpa Budapest.
The performance is realized as a joint production of the Bartók Spring Art Weeks and the Royal Opera House of Oman, organized by Müpa.
Photo: Khalid AlBusaidi
