The Imaginary Invalid or The Cabal of Hypocrites (2021)
The wealthy Argan ‘enjoys’ poor health. Even though his daughter is in love with another man, he wants to marry her off to a medical dunce who can secure a lifetime of medical care for his father-in-law. A fake death scene finally teaches Argan where to put his trust. Following the success of his previous works, this is the fourth opera by János Vajda to be staged at the Hungarian State Opera. Based on both Moliere's Le malade imaginaire and Mikhail Bulgakov's play about the French playwright, Vajda's new opera incorporates Moliere's life story, giving bass-baritone András Hábetler the rare opportunity to play the dual roles of Argan and Moliere.
Director: Máté Szabó
Release Date: November 19, 2021
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Imaginary Invalid or The Cabal of Hypocrites about?
- The wealthy Argan ‘enjoys’ poor health. Even though his daughter is in love with another man, he wants to marry her off to a medical dunce who can secure a lifetime of medical care for his father-in-law. A fake death scene finally teaches Argan where to put his trust. Following the success of his previous works, this is the fourth opera by János Vajda to be staged at the Hungarian State Opera. Based on both Moliere's Le malade imaginaire and Mikhail Bulgakov's play about the French playwright, Vajda's new opera incorporates Moliere's life story, giving bass-baritone András Hábetler the rare opportunity to play the dual roles of Argan and Moliere.
- Who directed The Imaginary Invalid or The Cabal of Hypocrites?
- The Imaginary Invalid or The Cabal of Hypocrites was directed by Máté Szabó.
- Who stars in The Imaginary Invalid or The Cabal of Hypocrites?
- The Imaginary Invalid or The Cabal of Hypocrites stars András Hábetler, Bernadett Wiedemann, Lilla Horti, György Hanczár, Éva Bátori, István Rácz.