654 result(s) for composer
'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.
Insider’s Guide: Kolodko's Strange Small Statues Around Budapest
- 14 Jun 2023 6:02 PM
- getting around
As you pass Budapest’s key sites and vantage points, keep a look out for a strange little figure you might see alongside. These figurines are the work of sculptor Mihály Kolodko and often embellish the story behind the landmark, usually in an offbeat, humorous way.
'Budapest Wagner Days', Palace of Arts, 14 - 21 June
- 12 Jun 2023 8:15 AM
- community & culture
Müpa Budapest is once again looking forward to welcoming lovers of classical music to see masterpieces of the musical stage in the early summer of 2023.
Insider's Guide: Children's Railway in Budapest – Run by Kids for Family Adventures
- 9 Jun 2023 5:20 PM
- getting around
Of all the attractions Budapest has to offer, its palaces and galleries, its baths and its parks, there’s one gem that is charm personified: the Children’s Railway.
Xploring Hungary: Sopron Region
- 25 May 2023 11:37 AM
- getting around
Whether you’re looking for a trip with plenty of cultural experiences or a pleasant, relaxing vacation, Sopron and its surroundings will certainly not disappoint you - as the video below shows.
Hans Zimmer Live, Budapest Aréna, 5 June
- 19 May 2023 3:33 PM
- community & culture
After Hans Zimmer celebrated unforgettable, triumphant successes in front of sell-out crowds’ night after night in the largest concert arenas across Europe, the continuation of this smash-hit tour can now be announced.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Chapter 4, Part 9.
- 18 May 2023 11:51 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks at Müpa Budapest
- 5 Apr 2023 4:01 PM
- community & culture
Launched in the spring of 2021, on the 140th anniversary of the birth of Béla Bartók, the world-famous Hungarian composer, the Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks is a unique event series dedicated to the arts.
'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.
Insider’s Guide: Kolodko's Strange Small Statues Around Budapest
- 14 Jun 2023 6:02 PM
- getting around
As you pass Budapest’s key sites and vantage points, keep a look out for a strange little figure you might see alongside. These figurines are the work of sculptor Mihály Kolodko and often embellish the story behind the landmark, usually in an offbeat, humorous way.
'Budapest Wagner Days', Palace of Arts, 14 - 21 June
- 12 Jun 2023 8:15 AM
- community & culture
Müpa Budapest is once again looking forward to welcoming lovers of classical music to see masterpieces of the musical stage in the early summer of 2023.
Insider's Guide: Children's Railway in Budapest – Run by Kids for Family Adventures
- 9 Jun 2023 5:20 PM
- getting around
Of all the attractions Budapest has to offer, its palaces and galleries, its baths and its parks, there’s one gem that is charm personified: the Children’s Railway.
Xploring Hungary: Sopron Region
- 25 May 2023 11:37 AM
- getting around
Whether you’re looking for a trip with plenty of cultural experiences or a pleasant, relaxing vacation, Sopron and its surroundings will certainly not disappoint you - as the video below shows.
Hans Zimmer Live, Budapest Aréna, 5 June
- 19 May 2023 3:33 PM
- community & culture
After Hans Zimmer celebrated unforgettable, triumphant successes in front of sell-out crowds’ night after night in the largest concert arenas across Europe, the continuation of this smash-hit tour can now be announced.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Chapter 4, Part 9.
- 18 May 2023 11:51 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks at Müpa Budapest
- 5 Apr 2023 4:01 PM
- community & culture
Launched in the spring of 2021, on the 140th anniversary of the birth of Béla Bartók, the world-famous Hungarian composer, the Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks is a unique event series dedicated to the arts.