The musical direction was in the hands of Péter Halász, the current music director of the Budapest Opera House, and he was a revelation on the podium. It was the first time that I heard him conducting, and the result was truly impressive.
Maybe I missed having more fantasy in the first act, but in the last two acts he was truly outstanding. The Orchestra of Budapest Opera House offered a great performance and a brilliant sound. The wonderful interpretation of the violin solo that Strauss wrote for Act III was a particular highlight.