István király
István király is an 1886 Hungarian opera with music by Ferenc Erkel and libretto by Antal Váradi on King Stephen I of Hungary.
Roles
| Role | Voice Type |
|---|---|
| István (Stephen I), King of Hungary | Baritone |
| Gizella, his wife, the Queen | Mezzo-soprano |
| Duke Imre (Emeric), their son | Tenor |
| Péter, son of the Prince of Venice, younger brother of Stephen | Baritone |
| Vazul, Duke of the House of Árpád | Baritone |
| Sebős, son of Buda, courtier | Tenor |
| Crescimira, daughter of the Croatian King | Soprano |
| Jóva, Gizella's handmaid | Alto |
| Zolna, her daughter | Soprano |
| Gellért, bishop and Imre's tutor | Bass |
Chorus of dukes of the house of Árpád, German Knights, and bishops.
Summary
Set during the reign of Stephen I, the opera is a historical drama about the death of Imre and the struggle between Christianity and Paganism.
Recordings
- Naxos Records, Valéria Csányi, 2014.[1]
References
- ^ "ERKEL, F.: István király (King Stephen) [Opera] (G.. - 8.660345-46 | Discover more releases from Naxos". www.naxos.com. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
The following sources were given:
- Till Géza: Opera, Zeneműkiadó, Budapest, 1985, ISBN 963-330-564-0
- Winkler Gábor: Barangolás az operák világában, Tudomány Kiadó, Budapest, 2005, ISBN 963-8194-41-3