Hisham Gabr: Sindbad, the Omani Sailor – Hungarian premiere
12 April 2026 | 7.00 pm
Müpa Budapest — Béla Bartók National Concert Hall
Libretto:
Nader Salah El Din
Sindbad:
Ragaa Eldin
Stage set:
Éva Szendrényi
Fairouz:
Dima Bawab
Production design:
Sándor Alex Rabb
Samaan:
Ashraf Sewailam
Costumes:
Rita Velich
Sorceress:
Gala el Hadidi
Lighting:
Vilmos Schön
The Ruler:
Reda el Wakil
Pirate:
Hani el Shafei
Choreographer:
László Velekei
Assistant to the director:
Sylvie Gábor
Apprentice of the Sorceress:
Dina Iskander
Governor:
Raymond Malak
Director:
Csaba Káel
Stranger:
Basseem Mohamed
Sailor:
Amir Hossameldin
Servant of Sindbad:
Saud Al Yahai
Haytt:
Dana Al Balushi
Companion of Haytt:
Sahar Al Hasni
Featuring:
Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir, Ballet Company of Győr
Conductor:
Hisham Gabr
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.
