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Invitation: Edvin Marton & Vienna Strauss Orchestra, Budapest Congress Centre, 25 December
- 21 Dec 2012 10:50 AM
- community & culture
The original Vienna Strauss Orchestra was formed by none other than Mr. Johann Strauss himself in 1825 to perform his compositions. Masterpieces like “The Blue Danube” Waltz, “The Vienna Blood” Waltz, “Tritsch-Tratsch” Polka, The Radetzky March and many many more were created by the magnificent Strauss Dynasty Foundation.
Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest In 2012
- 21 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- shopping
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Advent Fair by the Basilica creates a place where people can spend some time together in the holiday spirit and enjoy a wide range of cultural, ...
Budapest Christmas Fair At Vörösmarty Square
- 21 Dec 2012 10:30 AM
- shopping
The Budapest Christmas Market is said to be amongst the ten best Christmas markets in Europe. The 'spectacular fair' takes place in the heart of the city every year from mid-November until the end of December. It's the 14th time the fair is organised at Vörösmarty Square, this year the award-winning 'Paint Up! Visualpower Group' will light-paint the facade of 100 year old Gerbaud Coffee House ...
Cezanne Show In Budapest Makes Its Case Well
- 20 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Budapest citizens shivering in the dank cold this winter are lucky enough to be able to enjoy a beakerful of the warm South at the Cezanne show in the Fine Arts Museum. It's wall-to-wall Mont Saint-Victoire and chestnut walks in Aix: toujours Provence. Unlike at the Milan Cezanne exhibition last year, this presentation in Hungary takes a far more workmanlike approach, positioning Cezanne in the ...
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Invitation: Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 14 December
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club is back in action at a new venue (address at the bottom) with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 14th December 2012 proudly presenting an album launch for the Niki Vörös Quartet.
Christmas Market At Vajdahunyad Castle In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
- shopping
Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque landmark in Budapest's City Park, is hosting a Christmas market until 23 December. Along with the fair stalls set up in the courtyard of the castle, visitors can see seasonal performances and hear Christmas concerts. Many Hungarian wine makers will be present, and of course mulled wines will be available as well as traditional Hungarian dishes. Belgian beers ...
Xpat Opinion: Great Classical Concert Series At CEU Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 10:55 AM
- community & culture
Central European University's Center for Arts and Culture wound up an excellent autumn concert season last week. It featured an all-Beethoven chamber music program from artists-in-residence the Classicus Ensemble - András Németh and Zoltán Fejérvári on piano, Oszkár Varga violin and Tamás Zétényi cello. No dour intimidating sturm-und-drangfest this. Instead, we had both pianists in Beethoven's ...
Xpat Opinion: Sparkling Classical Duo In A Budapest Jewel Box
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Last of the 2012 recitals at the Hubay Jenő Zeneterem was a piano and violin program in one of Budapest's most atmospheric venues, a paste jewel box inside the Hotel Victoria, replete with stained glass, oil paintings, and ornate stove heater. Classical buffs clearly agree - the place was packed. The artists were veteran pianist Ilona Prunyi and rising star violinist Ádám Banda, superbly ...
Invitation: Edvin Marton & Vienna Strauss Orchestra, Budapest Congress Centre, 25 December
- 21 Dec 2012 10:50 AM
- community & culture
The original Vienna Strauss Orchestra was formed by none other than Mr. Johann Strauss himself in 1825 to perform his compositions. Masterpieces like “The Blue Danube” Waltz, “The Vienna Blood” Waltz, “Tritsch-Tratsch” Polka, The Radetzky March and many many more were created by the magnificent Strauss Dynasty Foundation.
Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest In 2012
- 21 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- shopping
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Advent Fair by the Basilica creates a place where people can spend some time together in the holiday spirit and enjoy a wide range of cultural, ...
Budapest Christmas Fair At Vörösmarty Square
- 21 Dec 2012 10:30 AM
- shopping
The Budapest Christmas Market is said to be amongst the ten best Christmas markets in Europe. The 'spectacular fair' takes place in the heart of the city every year from mid-November until the end of December. It's the 14th time the fair is organised at Vörösmarty Square, this year the award-winning 'Paint Up! Visualpower Group' will light-paint the facade of 100 year old Gerbaud Coffee House ...
Cezanne Show In Budapest Makes Its Case Well
- 20 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Budapest citizens shivering in the dank cold this winter are lucky enough to be able to enjoy a beakerful of the warm South at the Cezanne show in the Fine Arts Museum. It's wall-to-wall Mont Saint-Victoire and chestnut walks in Aix: toujours Provence. Unlike at the Milan Cezanne exhibition last year, this presentation in Hungary takes a far more workmanlike approach, positioning Cezanne in the ...
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Invitation: Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 14 December
- 14 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club is back in action at a new venue (address at the bottom) with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 14th December 2012 proudly presenting an album launch for the Niki Vörös Quartet.
Christmas Market At Vajdahunyad Castle In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
- shopping
Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque landmark in Budapest's City Park, is hosting a Christmas market until 23 December. Along with the fair stalls set up in the courtyard of the castle, visitors can see seasonal performances and hear Christmas concerts. Many Hungarian wine makers will be present, and of course mulled wines will be available as well as traditional Hungarian dishes. Belgian beers ...
Xpat Opinion: Great Classical Concert Series At CEU Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 10:55 AM
- community & culture
Central European University's Center for Arts and Culture wound up an excellent autumn concert season last week. It featured an all-Beethoven chamber music program from artists-in-residence the Classicus Ensemble - András Németh and Zoltán Fejérvári on piano, Oszkár Varga violin and Tamás Zétényi cello. No dour intimidating sturm-und-drangfest this. Instead, we had both pianists in Beethoven's ...
Xpat Opinion: Sparkling Classical Duo In A Budapest Jewel Box
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Last of the 2012 recitals at the Hubay Jenő Zeneterem was a piano and violin program in one of Budapest's most atmospheric venues, a paste jewel box inside the Hotel Victoria, replete with stained glass, oil paintings, and ornate stove heater. Classical buffs clearly agree - the place was packed. The artists were veteran pianist Ilona Prunyi and rising star violinist Ádám Banda, superbly ...