76 result(s) for baroque opera
Lully: Armide, National Concert Hall Budapest, 2 March
- 2 Mar 2026 7:00 PM
- classical
Following his acclaimed recordings of Rameau and his contemporaries, the celebrated György Vashegyi is set to breathe new life into Jean-Baptiste Lully’s final lyric tragedy, Armide.
Originally premiered in 1686 for the court of Louis XIV, Armide remained a cornerstone of the Paris Opera for nearly a century. This particular performance offers a rare treat for Baroque enthusiasts: Vashegyi ...
International Arts Festival in Budapest: Cavalcade of Culture from 1 - 12 April
- 29 Jan 2026 8:09 AM
- entertainment
The Bartok Spring International Arts Weeks between April 1 and 12 in Budapest will feature contemporary opera and dance productions, jazz, and star performers of Baroque music, organisers said on Wednesday.
Discover What Budapest Festival Orchestra Has in Store for the Next Few Months
- 4 Nov 2025 2:58 PM
- community & culture
Although the Budapest Festival Orchestra has just returned from the wonderfully successful Vicenza Opera Festival, rehearsals are already underway for Iván Fischer’s next major concerts at Müpa Budapest.
Free French Street Party in Budapest on 12 July
- 9 Jul 2025 6:16 PM
- entertainment
On the occasion of the French national holiday, the French Institute in Budapest will once again organise its traditional street ball, this year on July 12th.
Gallery Concert – The Sound of the Organ in a New Dimension, National Concert Hall Budapest, 19 May
- 19 May 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
One hundred instruments played by a single person: what is this all about? The organ is one of the most multifaceted instruments in existence. Now, in the Gallery Concerts series, it will be placed in a new light, both literally and figuratively.
After the canopy above our heads descends, the audience in the gallery will enjoy an unparalleled acoustic experience as they listen to pieces from ...
Xploring Hungary: Top Castle Hotels
- 25 Apr 2025 10:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary has its fare share of beautiful castles and mansions built by former aristocratic families over the past 500 years or so. Today, some of these fancy residences of bygone eras are in ruins, some are home to museums, and some have been turned into hotels. So if you are planning a trip to the countryside and looking for a one-of-a-kind experience here are some top options.
The Orfeo Orchestra & Purcell Choir, National Concert Hall Budapest, 2 February
- 2 Feb 2025 9:00 PM
- classical
A composer of grand oratorios and heart-wrenching operas, not only was Handel a brilliant musician, he also demonstrated great talent as a businessman. In 2025, the music world commemorates the 340th anniversary of the birth of George Frederic Handel. Müpa Budapest’s February marathon presents a colourful cross-section of his rich oeuvre, and much else besides that too, since never before will so ...
Händel Marathon, Palace of Arts Budapest, 2 February
- 29 Jan 2025 4:52 PM
- community & culture
A composer of grand oratorios and heart-wrenching operas, not only was Handel a brilliant musician, he also demonstrated great talent as a businessman. In 2025, the music world commemorates the 340th anniversary of the birth of George Frederic Handel.
Hollywood in Hungary: Celebrating the Capital’s Rise as a Filming Hotspot - 30 Top Productions Listed
- 8 Jan 2024 2:01 PM
- entertainment
Over the years, Hungary has emerged as a world class location for filmmaking, attracting numerous Hollywood productions to its picturesque landscapes, historic architecture, and talented workforce.
Lully: Armide, National Concert Hall Budapest, 2 March
- 2 Mar 2026 7:00 PM
- classical
Following his acclaimed recordings of Rameau and his contemporaries, the celebrated György Vashegyi is set to breathe new life into Jean-Baptiste Lully’s final lyric tragedy, Armide.
Originally premiered in 1686 for the court of Louis XIV, Armide remained a cornerstone of the Paris Opera for nearly a century. This particular performance offers a rare treat for Baroque enthusiasts: Vashegyi ...
International Arts Festival in Budapest: Cavalcade of Culture from 1 - 12 April
- 29 Jan 2026 8:09 AM
- entertainment
The Bartok Spring International Arts Weeks between April 1 and 12 in Budapest will feature contemporary opera and dance productions, jazz, and star performers of Baroque music, organisers said on Wednesday.
Discover What Budapest Festival Orchestra Has in Store for the Next Few Months
- 4 Nov 2025 2:58 PM
- community & culture
Although the Budapest Festival Orchestra has just returned from the wonderfully successful Vicenza Opera Festival, rehearsals are already underway for Iván Fischer’s next major concerts at Müpa Budapest.
Free French Street Party in Budapest on 12 July
- 9 Jul 2025 6:16 PM
- entertainment
On the occasion of the French national holiday, the French Institute in Budapest will once again organise its traditional street ball, this year on July 12th.
Gallery Concert – The Sound of the Organ in a New Dimension, National Concert Hall Budapest, 19 May
- 19 May 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
One hundred instruments played by a single person: what is this all about? The organ is one of the most multifaceted instruments in existence. Now, in the Gallery Concerts series, it will be placed in a new light, both literally and figuratively.
After the canopy above our heads descends, the audience in the gallery will enjoy an unparalleled acoustic experience as they listen to pieces from ...
Xploring Hungary: Top Castle Hotels
- 25 Apr 2025 10:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary has its fare share of beautiful castles and mansions built by former aristocratic families over the past 500 years or so. Today, some of these fancy residences of bygone eras are in ruins, some are home to museums, and some have been turned into hotels. So if you are planning a trip to the countryside and looking for a one-of-a-kind experience here are some top options.
The Orfeo Orchestra & Purcell Choir, National Concert Hall Budapest, 2 February
- 2 Feb 2025 9:00 PM
- classical
A composer of grand oratorios and heart-wrenching operas, not only was Handel a brilliant musician, he also demonstrated great talent as a businessman. In 2025, the music world commemorates the 340th anniversary of the birth of George Frederic Handel. Müpa Budapest’s February marathon presents a colourful cross-section of his rich oeuvre, and much else besides that too, since never before will so ...
Händel Marathon, Palace of Arts Budapest, 2 February
- 29 Jan 2025 4:52 PM
- community & culture
A composer of grand oratorios and heart-wrenching operas, not only was Handel a brilliant musician, he also demonstrated great talent as a businessman. In 2025, the music world commemorates the 340th anniversary of the birth of George Frederic Handel.
Hollywood in Hungary: Celebrating the Capital’s Rise as a Filming Hotspot - 30 Top Productions Listed
- 8 Jan 2024 2:01 PM
- entertainment
Over the years, Hungary has emerged as a world class location for filmmaking, attracting numerous Hollywood productions to its picturesque landscapes, historic architecture, and talented workforce.