652 result(s) for composer
Festival Guide: Budapest’s Sziget Festival – New Stages and New Places
- 8 Aug 2023 3:31 PM
- entertainment
After our recent presentation of changes and improvements to the Main Stage and the biggest venues at the Sziget Festival starting on 10 August, we now look at what’s happening elsewhere around the site on Óbuda Island.
Operatic Rarities, Plus Dance, Pop & World Music at Liszt Fest in Budapest
- 28 Jul 2023 12:54 PM
- community & culture
Tickets are now available for the highly anticipated Hungarian premiere of György Kurtág’s only opera, one of the many highlights at the Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival between 11 and 22 October.
Top 7 Underrated Towns in Hungary Worth Visiting
- 27 Jul 2023 10:04 AM
- getting around
Those coming to Hungary for the first time may enjoy venturing out to Eger or Lake Balaton, while longer-term visitors are always on the look-out for a new destination to discover. Here are seven great suggestions for days out or overnight stays.
Insider’s Guide: Top Attractions in Budapest
- 21 Jul 2023 10:43 AM
- community & culture
Distinctive landmarks in Budapest are very familiar to all who live here – but not everyone knows everything about them, including why they’re so significant.
Surprising Expats: Anni Kallioniemi, Cellist, Social Media Manager for Artists & Orgs
- 19 Jul 2023 1:38 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Insider’s Guide: Top 7 Statues in Budapest with Fascinating Backstories
- 11 Jul 2023 7:29 AM
- getting around
Poets, composers and statesmen proudly stand around Budapest, their likenesses centrepiecing the city’s main squares and boulevards. But what about the more unusual figures, the statues and installations whose stories have you wondering how and why they got there?
Top 7 Scenic Tram Rides in Budapest
- 30 Jun 2023 9:22 AM
- getting around
It’s a sightseeing tour for free – or rather, for the cost of less than €1 for a ticket on Budapest public transport. Of the city’s tram routes from 1 to 69, some glide alongside the Danube, others ascend the verdant slopes of Buda or past foothills once covered in vineyards.
'Ligeti 100', Palace of Arts Budapest, 22 June
- 22 Jun 2023 7:00 PM
- contemporary
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of György Ligeti, one of the most exciting composers of the 20th century, a constant seeker of new paths forward.
Originally from Transylvania, he studied at Budapest's Liszt Academy and, after emigrating in 1956, produced his mature work in Western Europe.
Concerto Budapest and the Hungarian Radio Choir are commemorating the artist with ...
Insider’s Guide: Opera House in Budapest
- 21 Jun 2023 7:13 AM
- property
On Budapest’s showcase boulevard of Andrássy út, the ornate State Opera House has recently been completely renovated. This architectural marvel now sparkles anew, standing as a testament to the city’s rich musical heritage.
Festival Guide: Budapest’s Sziget Festival – New Stages and New Places
- 8 Aug 2023 3:31 PM
- entertainment
After our recent presentation of changes and improvements to the Main Stage and the biggest venues at the Sziget Festival starting on 10 August, we now look at what’s happening elsewhere around the site on Óbuda Island.
Operatic Rarities, Plus Dance, Pop & World Music at Liszt Fest in Budapest
- 28 Jul 2023 12:54 PM
- community & culture
Tickets are now available for the highly anticipated Hungarian premiere of György Kurtág’s only opera, one of the many highlights at the Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival between 11 and 22 October.
Top 7 Underrated Towns in Hungary Worth Visiting
- 27 Jul 2023 10:04 AM
- getting around
Those coming to Hungary for the first time may enjoy venturing out to Eger or Lake Balaton, while longer-term visitors are always on the look-out for a new destination to discover. Here are seven great suggestions for days out or overnight stays.
Insider’s Guide: Top Attractions in Budapest
- 21 Jul 2023 10:43 AM
- community & culture
Distinctive landmarks in Budapest are very familiar to all who live here – but not everyone knows everything about them, including why they’re so significant.
Surprising Expats: Anni Kallioniemi, Cellist, Social Media Manager for Artists & Orgs
- 19 Jul 2023 1:38 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Insider’s Guide: Top 7 Statues in Budapest with Fascinating Backstories
- 11 Jul 2023 7:29 AM
- getting around
Poets, composers and statesmen proudly stand around Budapest, their likenesses centrepiecing the city’s main squares and boulevards. But what about the more unusual figures, the statues and installations whose stories have you wondering how and why they got there?
Top 7 Scenic Tram Rides in Budapest
- 30 Jun 2023 9:22 AM
- getting around
It’s a sightseeing tour for free – or rather, for the cost of less than €1 for a ticket on Budapest public transport. Of the city’s tram routes from 1 to 69, some glide alongside the Danube, others ascend the verdant slopes of Buda or past foothills once covered in vineyards.
'Ligeti 100', Palace of Arts Budapest, 22 June
- 22 Jun 2023 7:00 PM
- contemporary
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of György Ligeti, one of the most exciting composers of the 20th century, a constant seeker of new paths forward.
Originally from Transylvania, he studied at Budapest's Liszt Academy and, after emigrating in 1956, produced his mature work in Western Europe.
Concerto Budapest and the Hungarian Radio Choir are commemorating the artist with ...
Insider’s Guide: Opera House in Budapest
- 21 Jun 2023 7:13 AM
- property
On Budapest’s showcase boulevard of Andrássy út, the ornate State Opera House has recently been completely renovated. This architectural marvel now sparkles anew, standing as a testament to the city’s rich musical heritage.