673 result(s) for composer
Saint Matthew Passion, Opera Budapest, 24 March
- 24 Jan 2024 7:00 PM
- classical
Oratorio in two parts, in German, with Hungarian, English, and German subtitles
The Saint Matthew Passion is Bach's greatest work, one which constitutes an unsurpassable pinnacle not only of Protestant church music, but in the universal history of music.
Forgotten after Bach's death, the work was played in Berlin on 11 March 1829, a century after its original performance, with Felix ...
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 3.
- 22 Jan 2024 12:58 PM
- 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.
House of Music in Budapest Makes 'Most Inspiring Destinations in Europe' List
- 19 Jan 2024 10:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Readers of Britain’s The Guardian have voted to include Hungary’s House of Music in Budapest in the list of Europe’s most inspiring destinations.
Budapest Opera House Announces Slavic Theme for 2023-24 Season
- 28 Dec 2023 6:20 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera has announced that it is dedicating its 140th season in 2023-24 to Slavic music, with 14 premieres and 40 works connected to Slavic culture, General Director Szilveszter Ókovács.
Tejföl: Is Sour Cream the Very Essence of Hungarianness?
- 27 Dec 2023 7:36 AM
- food & drink
Not so long ago, I interviewed the son of the great Hungarian jazz guitarist Gábor Szabó. The musician had escaped to the United States with his family in 1956. His brother had already told me they had embraced America and its culture with open arms and turned their back on “Hungarianness.”
Kárász Emese: 'Burning Sky', Trafó Budapest, 10 December
- 10 Dec 2023 8:00 PM
- contemporary
English friendly performance - Fitting in is not always easy, especially when everyone thinks there can only be one winner. Our characters are part of a theatre company and are trying to get ahead in their lives. But this is threatened by the frustrations of not being able to do good things, the constant pressure from above to keep their jobs and not lose everything they have achieved. Tim,e ...
'Valuska', Opera House Budapest, 15 December
- 6 Dec 2023 12:38 PM
- community & culture
Commedia tragica in twelve tableaux, one act, in Hungarian, with Hungarian and English surtitles.
First Hungarian-Language Opera to Premiere in Budapest
- 27 Nov 2023 7:26 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Celebrated Hungarian composer Péter Eötvös’s first Hungarian-language opera, Valuska, will premiere at the Eiffel Art Studios on December 2 in Budapest, the Hungarian Opera House said in a statement.
Trio Energico Concert, Ötpacsirta Salon Budapest, 13 November
- 13 Nov 2023 5:45 PM
- classical
The members of Trio Energico present an innovative concert series featuring works for piano trio by prominent contemporary composers. The program begins with Haydn's E-major trio, followed by Endre Olsvay's piece titled "Ouverture," and continues with Sostakovich. The concert is free, but registration is required via koncertregisztracio@fszek.hu.
Saint Matthew Passion, Opera Budapest, 24 March
- 24 Jan 2024 7:00 PM
- classical
Oratorio in two parts, in German, with Hungarian, English, and German subtitles
The Saint Matthew Passion is Bach's greatest work, one which constitutes an unsurpassable pinnacle not only of Protestant church music, but in the universal history of music.
Forgotten after Bach's death, the work was played in Berlin on 11 March 1829, a century after its original performance, with Felix ...
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 3.
- 22 Jan 2024 12:58 PM
- 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.
House of Music in Budapest Makes 'Most Inspiring Destinations in Europe' List
- 19 Jan 2024 10:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Readers of Britain’s The Guardian have voted to include Hungary’s House of Music in Budapest in the list of Europe’s most inspiring destinations.
Budapest Opera House Announces Slavic Theme for 2023-24 Season
- 28 Dec 2023 6:20 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera has announced that it is dedicating its 140th season in 2023-24 to Slavic music, with 14 premieres and 40 works connected to Slavic culture, General Director Szilveszter Ókovács.
Tejföl: Is Sour Cream the Very Essence of Hungarianness?
- 27 Dec 2023 7:36 AM
- food & drink
Not so long ago, I interviewed the son of the great Hungarian jazz guitarist Gábor Szabó. The musician had escaped to the United States with his family in 1956. His brother had already told me they had embraced America and its culture with open arms and turned their back on “Hungarianness.”
Kárász Emese: 'Burning Sky', Trafó Budapest, 10 December
- 10 Dec 2023 8:00 PM
- contemporary
English friendly performance - Fitting in is not always easy, especially when everyone thinks there can only be one winner. Our characters are part of a theatre company and are trying to get ahead in their lives. But this is threatened by the frustrations of not being able to do good things, the constant pressure from above to keep their jobs and not lose everything they have achieved. Tim,e ...
'Valuska', Opera House Budapest, 15 December
- 6 Dec 2023 12:38 PM
- community & culture
Commedia tragica in twelve tableaux, one act, in Hungarian, with Hungarian and English surtitles.
First Hungarian-Language Opera to Premiere in Budapest
- 27 Nov 2023 7:26 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Celebrated Hungarian composer Péter Eötvös’s first Hungarian-language opera, Valuska, will premiere at the Eiffel Art Studios on December 2 in Budapest, the Hungarian Opera House said in a statement.
Trio Energico Concert, Ötpacsirta Salon Budapest, 13 November
- 13 Nov 2023 5:45 PM
- classical
The members of Trio Energico present an innovative concert series featuring works for piano trio by prominent contemporary composers. The program begins with Haydn's E-major trio, followed by Endre Olsvay's piece titled "Ouverture," and continues with Sostakovich. The concert is free, but registration is required via koncertregisztracio@fszek.hu.