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MR Symphonics, National Concert Hall Budapest, 15 April
- 14 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The worlds of gods and men are separated by a vast chasm. This was an idea that fascinated Goethe, Wagner and Hölderlin. The latter was particularly pessimistic about man’s role: to him, fate was nothing more than ceaseless drifting, a blind struggle. Brahms encountered Hölderlin’s poem Hyperions Schicksalslied (Hyperion’s Song of Fate) in his mid thirties, immediately recognising the potential ...
National Philharmonic’s Concert, National Concert Hall, Budapest, 13 Feb
- 12 Feb 2014 8:06 AM
- community & culture
Rossini completed his Petite messe solennelle in 1864, four years before his death. Its title is already problematic, given that ceremonial masses in music history all tend to be large-scale works. At the age of 72, the composer regarded as one of the greatest masters of his time, who had devoted several decades only to cooking and socialising, christened this work “the last of my sins of old ...
Hungarian National Philharmonic’s Concert, National Concert Hall, Budapest, 30 Jan
- 28 Jan 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
Despite her young age, Moscow-born Alexandra Soumm is one of the most renowned and sought-after soloists today. She won the in-house competition of the Vienna Conservatory in 2002, before going on to win the Eurovision Young Musicians competition in Lucerne in 2004. At her Budapest debut, she will play one of the most popular works in the violin concerto repertoire.
National Philharmonic Orchestra, National Concert Hall Budapest, 25 Jan
- 22 Jan 2014 8:06 AM
- community & culture
The emblematic orchestral works of the late Romantic period, Richard Strauss’s symphonic poems, and the symphonies of Bruckner and Mahler all enjoy a special place in the repertoire of the Hungarian National Philharmonic. Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 is also known as the Song of the Night because of its two distinctive Nachtmusik movements.
Weekend Getaway From Budapest To Dublin
- 28 Nov 2013 11:50 AM
- travel
"Work is the curse of the drinking class." So quipped the Irish writer and bon vivant Oscar Wilde (pictured). Frankly, the guy was onto something — and there's no better way to shed the workaday 'curse' than with a trip to Wilde's birthplace. So here's a few tips for expats about what to do while there. Via the front desk at the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin guests can sign up for an exclusive ...
Hungary’s Central Bank Expected To Cut Base Rate By 20 BP Today
- 26 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s central bank is all but certain to cut the base rate by another 20 basis points at its monetary policy meeting on Tuesday, London-based analysts have said. It appears more and more likely that its policy rate will be brought to below 3% by the end of its current easing cycle, they said on Monday.
'Experidance', Festival Theatre Budapest, 30 October
- 29 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
“Both Bartók works introduce the eternal struggle of woman and man, exploring the fundamental truths of our human existence through them. The seething social transformations of the 20th century and the fury of dark forces that put millions of lives at risk cannot be separated from the basic tenets of these works.
Fraser Residence Budapest, Hungary’s Leading Serviced Apartments By World Travel Awards 2013
- 13 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
Fraser Residence Budapest has been named Hungary’s Leading Serviced Apartments by the World Travel Awards 2013 for its Gold-Standard serviced excellence in the country’s short-, extended stay market, as announced at a gala ceremony here recently.
Photo Article: Best Ruin Pubs In Budapest
- 18 Jul 2013 2:00 AM
- entertainment
The phenomena of 'ruin pubs' took hold of the Budapest nightlife scene a few years back. Today, many of the best placed to hang-out in the Hungarian capital feature psychedelic interiors, worn-out furniture, and groups of hipsters. The best of this bunch manage to create a special kind of charm, very unique to Budapest. As not all are as well known as Szimpla Kert and Instant, here's virtual look ...
MR Symphonics, National Concert Hall Budapest, 15 April
- 14 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The worlds of gods and men are separated by a vast chasm. This was an idea that fascinated Goethe, Wagner and Hölderlin. The latter was particularly pessimistic about man’s role: to him, fate was nothing more than ceaseless drifting, a blind struggle. Brahms encountered Hölderlin’s poem Hyperions Schicksalslied (Hyperion’s Song of Fate) in his mid thirties, immediately recognising the potential ...
National Philharmonic’s Concert, National Concert Hall, Budapest, 13 Feb
- 12 Feb 2014 8:06 AM
- community & culture
Rossini completed his Petite messe solennelle in 1864, four years before his death. Its title is already problematic, given that ceremonial masses in music history all tend to be large-scale works. At the age of 72, the composer regarded as one of the greatest masters of his time, who had devoted several decades only to cooking and socialising, christened this work “the last of my sins of old ...
Hungarian National Philharmonic’s Concert, National Concert Hall, Budapest, 30 Jan
- 28 Jan 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
Despite her young age, Moscow-born Alexandra Soumm is one of the most renowned and sought-after soloists today. She won the in-house competition of the Vienna Conservatory in 2002, before going on to win the Eurovision Young Musicians competition in Lucerne in 2004. At her Budapest debut, she will play one of the most popular works in the violin concerto repertoire.
National Philharmonic Orchestra, National Concert Hall Budapest, 25 Jan
- 22 Jan 2014 8:06 AM
- community & culture
The emblematic orchestral works of the late Romantic period, Richard Strauss’s symphonic poems, and the symphonies of Bruckner and Mahler all enjoy a special place in the repertoire of the Hungarian National Philharmonic. Mahler’s Symphony No. 7 is also known as the Song of the Night because of its two distinctive Nachtmusik movements.
Weekend Getaway From Budapest To Dublin
- 28 Nov 2013 11:50 AM
- travel
"Work is the curse of the drinking class." So quipped the Irish writer and bon vivant Oscar Wilde (pictured). Frankly, the guy was onto something — and there's no better way to shed the workaday 'curse' than with a trip to Wilde's birthplace. So here's a few tips for expats about what to do while there. Via the front desk at the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin guests can sign up for an exclusive ...
Hungary’s Central Bank Expected To Cut Base Rate By 20 BP Today
- 26 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s central bank is all but certain to cut the base rate by another 20 basis points at its monetary policy meeting on Tuesday, London-based analysts have said. It appears more and more likely that its policy rate will be brought to below 3% by the end of its current easing cycle, they said on Monday.
'Experidance', Festival Theatre Budapest, 30 October
- 29 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
“Both Bartók works introduce the eternal struggle of woman and man, exploring the fundamental truths of our human existence through them. The seething social transformations of the 20th century and the fury of dark forces that put millions of lives at risk cannot be separated from the basic tenets of these works.
Fraser Residence Budapest, Hungary’s Leading Serviced Apartments By World Travel Awards 2013
- 13 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
Fraser Residence Budapest has been named Hungary’s Leading Serviced Apartments by the World Travel Awards 2013 for its Gold-Standard serviced excellence in the country’s short-, extended stay market, as announced at a gala ceremony here recently.
Photo Article: Best Ruin Pubs In Budapest
- 18 Jul 2013 2:00 AM
- entertainment
The phenomena of 'ruin pubs' took hold of the Budapest nightlife scene a few years back. Today, many of the best placed to hang-out in the Hungarian capital feature psychedelic interiors, worn-out furniture, and groups of hipsters. The best of this bunch manage to create a special kind of charm, very unique to Budapest. As not all are as well known as Szimpla Kert and Instant, here's virtual look ...