The theater was filled to capacity, its atmosphere warm and expectant. As the performance concluded, prolonged applause filled the hall, prompting the artists to return to the stage for multiple curtain calls.
Among those in attendance was István Németh, director of a ballet academy in Augsburg, who remarked that the performance far surpassed his expectations.
“It was very impressive—fantastic. I did have certain expectations, having heard so much about it, but it exceeded them all. Truly remarkable,” he said.
“I must honestly admit, I watched the large ensemble sequences closely, trying to find even the slightest imperfection in synchronization. At some point, I simply gave up—it is flawless,” he said.
Mr. Németh, who brings a professional background in both ballet performance and choreography to his role, also highlighted the program’s diversity.
“The variety overall—the small stories, whether Mongolian riders, the monkey stories, or just the dances without a story—everything was very exciting and very interesting,” he noted.
He also commented on the inclusion of contemporary themes within the performance.
“There is also a bit of a political background. For a moment, you think, ‘Does that have to be?’ But I believe it is right—it must be there, especially today,” he said.
From an artist’s perspective, he described the performance as a rewarding and inspiring artistic encounter.
“For us, it is an entirely different culture—the music, the gestures, the pantomime, the choreography, the steps. It is fascinating to witness, and I am very grateful that I was able to experience it,” he said.
