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Háry János is a Hungarian singspiel by composer Zoltán Kodály, first performed in Budapest in 1926. Its spoken dialogue and musical numbers frame the extravagant stories told by Háry, a veteran soldier who claims to have defeated Napoleon and won the admiration of Empress Marie Louise. Kodály later selected music from the stage work for the orchestral Háry János Suite, which is frequently performed independently.
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How good is Háry János?
Háry János scores 6.85/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Opera category.
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