109 result(s) for classical in Events
'The Rhinegold', Palace of Arts Budapest, 15 June
- 15 Jun 2023 6:00 PM
- classical
Das Rheingold is the introduction to the storyline, depicting the central conflict. Starting from a primeval state of peace, the opera shows how the original sin was committed, triggering a chain of events that eventually lead to complete annihilation.
Over and over again, one is haunted by the suspicion that the myth is not about gods, giants and dwarfs, but about ourselves: it is not so ...
Ballet: Swan Lake, Opera House Budapest, 23 March
- 23 Mar 2023 6:00 PM
- classical
Tchaikovsky’s first ballet is the most beloved classical piece in ballet literature: while the hardships of love between a prince forced into marriage and a maiden enchanted into the form of a swan is one of the most charming Russian romantic fairy tales, the piece nevertheless failed at its original premiere in 1877.
The choreographers creating the premiere were simply not equal to ...
Contemporary Dance Workshop, ZéróPlusz Dance Studio Budapest, 11 - 12 March
- 11 Mar 2023 10:00 AM
- community
This workshop is open to everybody who has some experience with body activities. No gender or age limitation.
This dynamic workshop will focus on two main principles:
• Animalistic movements: inspired by the movement we see in the natural world, we'll get in touch with our animal nature to find soft, precise and agile movements.
We'll then progress to acrobatic movement, trusting our ...
'OrganExpedition', National Concert Hall Budapest, 6 February
- 6 Feb 2023 11:00 AM
- community
Those with a thirst for knowledge can gain some insight into the "secrets” of one of Müpa Budapest's most exciting features under the guidance of organist László Fassang.
The head of the OrganExpedition programme is a teacher at both the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and the Conservatoire de Paris, as well as being the programmer of Müpa Budapest's organ concerts.
Here, he will ...
Musical Dissection: Monteverdi & Lóci, Festival Theatre Budapest, 30 January
- 30 Jan 2023 1:00 PM
- contemporary
The Musical Dissection programme series explores the conduits between what we call classical music and the "light" pop music favoured mostly by young people today.
The parallels are not forced: for example, this event moderated by musicologist Gergely Fazekas will reveal how accompaniment consisting of a repeated four-chord harmonic progression can be found both in Monteverdi's madrigal for ...
Surprize Concert by Festival Orchestra, Budapest Congress Center, 26 December
- 26 Dec 2022 7:45 PM
- classical
A great concert is always a gift. But what is hidden inside the packaging? The Festival Orchestra’s Christmas concert is the biggest musical surprise during the holidays.
Never out of ideas, Iván Fischer creates a program each year, not to be disclosed in advance, that makes maximum use of the ensemble’s versatility, and sometimes even of the characteristics of the environment.
It will ...
Budapest Festival Orchestra's: Christmas Fair, 17 & 18 December
- 17 Dec 2022 10:00 AM
- community
For the first time, the Budapest Festival Orchestra will be holding a musical Christmas fair. On the fourth weekend of Advent, December 17 and 18, classical music lovers are welcome to join us in our rehearsal room to really get in tune for the holidays.
The latest products of the BFO Shop, discount concert tickets, unique jewelry and children's books will also be on offer. Come and enjoy the ...
World Music with Nesrine, Festival Theatre Budapest, 14 December
- 14 Dec 2022 4:18 PM
- contemporary
The Franco-Algerian cellist and singer/songwriter Nesrine Belmokh first emerged in 2018 together with her trio, NES, and an impactful record crossing North African music with vocal jazz.
She released her second album in 2020 as a soloist marked by her distinctive sound, with her cello playing merging North African traditions and finely textured jazz. Songs of sheer beauty unite and bring the ...
'Little Night of Horrors', Palace of Arts Budapest, 10 October
- 31 Oct 2022 8:00 PM
- contemporary
This Halloween concert is the result of a new initiative of the Budafok Dohnanyi Orchestra that they believe will prove to be a creative and joyful one for many people. Instead of attempting to evoke the commercialized American folk festival, it harkens back to the ancient Celtic tradition, lining up music that ranges from terrifying to cathartic to playful.
"Basically, we have a very strange, ...
'The Rhinegold', Palace of Arts Budapest, 15 June
- 15 Jun 2023 6:00 PM
- classical
Das Rheingold is the introduction to the storyline, depicting the central conflict. Starting from a primeval state of peace, the opera shows how the original sin was committed, triggering a chain of events that eventually lead to complete annihilation.
Over and over again, one is haunted by the suspicion that the myth is not about gods, giants and dwarfs, but about ourselves: it is not so ...
Ballet: Swan Lake, Opera House Budapest, 23 March
- 23 Mar 2023 6:00 PM
- classical
Tchaikovsky’s first ballet is the most beloved classical piece in ballet literature: while the hardships of love between a prince forced into marriage and a maiden enchanted into the form of a swan is one of the most charming Russian romantic fairy tales, the piece nevertheless failed at its original premiere in 1877.
The choreographers creating the premiere were simply not equal to ...
Contemporary Dance Workshop, ZéróPlusz Dance Studio Budapest, 11 - 12 March
- 11 Mar 2023 10:00 AM
- community
This workshop is open to everybody who has some experience with body activities. No gender or age limitation.
This dynamic workshop will focus on two main principles:
• Animalistic movements: inspired by the movement we see in the natural world, we'll get in touch with our animal nature to find soft, precise and agile movements.
We'll then progress to acrobatic movement, trusting our ...
'OrganExpedition', National Concert Hall Budapest, 6 February
- 6 Feb 2023 11:00 AM
- community
Those with a thirst for knowledge can gain some insight into the "secrets” of one of Müpa Budapest's most exciting features under the guidance of organist László Fassang.
The head of the OrganExpedition programme is a teacher at both the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and the Conservatoire de Paris, as well as being the programmer of Müpa Budapest's organ concerts.
Here, he will ...
Musical Dissection: Monteverdi & Lóci, Festival Theatre Budapest, 30 January
- 30 Jan 2023 1:00 PM
- contemporary
The Musical Dissection programme series explores the conduits between what we call classical music and the "light" pop music favoured mostly by young people today.
The parallels are not forced: for example, this event moderated by musicologist Gergely Fazekas will reveal how accompaniment consisting of a repeated four-chord harmonic progression can be found both in Monteverdi's madrigal for ...
Surprize Concert by Festival Orchestra, Budapest Congress Center, 26 December
- 26 Dec 2022 7:45 PM
- classical
A great concert is always a gift. But what is hidden inside the packaging? The Festival Orchestra’s Christmas concert is the biggest musical surprise during the holidays.
Never out of ideas, Iván Fischer creates a program each year, not to be disclosed in advance, that makes maximum use of the ensemble’s versatility, and sometimes even of the characteristics of the environment.
It will ...
Budapest Festival Orchestra's: Christmas Fair, 17 & 18 December
- 17 Dec 2022 10:00 AM
- community
For the first time, the Budapest Festival Orchestra will be holding a musical Christmas fair. On the fourth weekend of Advent, December 17 and 18, classical music lovers are welcome to join us in our rehearsal room to really get in tune for the holidays.
The latest products of the BFO Shop, discount concert tickets, unique jewelry and children's books will also be on offer. Come and enjoy the ...
World Music with Nesrine, Festival Theatre Budapest, 14 December
- 14 Dec 2022 4:18 PM
- contemporary
The Franco-Algerian cellist and singer/songwriter Nesrine Belmokh first emerged in 2018 together with her trio, NES, and an impactful record crossing North African music with vocal jazz.
She released her second album in 2020 as a soloist marked by her distinctive sound, with her cello playing merging North African traditions and finely textured jazz. Songs of sheer beauty unite and bring the ...
'Little Night of Horrors', Palace of Arts Budapest, 10 October
- 31 Oct 2022 8:00 PM
- contemporary
This Halloween concert is the result of a new initiative of the Budafok Dohnanyi Orchestra that they believe will prove to be a creative and joyful one for many people. Instead of attempting to evoke the commercialized American folk festival, it harkens back to the ancient Celtic tradition, lining up music that ranges from terrifying to cathartic to playful.
"Basically, we have a very strange, ...