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'Dialogues Of The Carmelites', Opera Budapest, 3 April
- 3 Apr 2021 8:00 PM
- classical
Serving as the basis for French composer Francis Poulenc's opera was the true story of the martyrs of Compiègne: during the French Revolution, the terreur and the Jacobin dictatorship's antagonism toward the Church resulted in the execution of sixteen Carmelite nuns in Paris on 17 July 1794.
Their hair shorn and singing the Veni Creator Spiritus, the sisters each took their places under the ...
'Stravinsky Marathon', Palace Of Arts, 3 April
- 3 Apr 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
The Capriccio for piano and orchestra was composed by Stravinsky between 1926 and 1929. The piece was revised in 1949.
Like the Piano Concerto with wind accompaniment, Stravinsky composed this virtuoso piece to make a living when he was forced to emigrate to Western Europe after the Russian revolution. In the Capriccio, the composer continues the easy-going tone of the concluding movement of ...
The Jeweller's Shop, Eiffel Art Studios, 3 April
- 3 Apr 2021 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Contemplation on the sacrament of marriage with Krzysztof Penderecki's music, in one part, in Hungarian
Video study for a performance in the making
The namesake of the square where the Erkel Theatre is situated was the author of serious literary works and had close ties to the theatrical world: during his university years, the future Pope John Paul II organised literary gatherings and ...
Handel: Messiah, Palace of Arts, 2 April
- 2 Apr 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
Messiah (HWV 56) remains the most popular work of George Frideric Handel and one of the world's most frequently played oratorios. It first premièred on 13 April 1742 in Dublin, and continued its triumphal run with concerts in London the following year.
This performance brings the full-length version from Dublin and early London performances (from around 1742/43) of this masterpiece to the ...
Cancelled: 'Christian Cantatas', Palace Of Arts, 2 April
- 2 Apr 2021 7:00 PM
- classical
The Christian Cantatas is a production that brings together three cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 4, 82 and 56). Originally, they were not written for the same period of the liturgical year, and their particular theological content is different.
On this occasion, however, their shared aspects will be highlighted, thanks to a dramatic and staging concept. The works will be performed ...
An Evening Of Bartók, Palace Of Arts, 1 April
- 1 Apr 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
The content and form of Concerto, the symphonic work Béla Bartók wrote in the United States, cannot be separated from his experience, his mood, in 1943, prior to the composition: he was constantly ill, was tormented by homesickness, and was worried over the fate of his homeland and Europe.
He had not been able to compose for three years. Then, at a time when he was hospitalized, he was ...
Chamber Music, Liszt Academy, 30 March
- 30 Mar 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
In comparison with the most popular composers of the 19th century, for example, Beethoven, Schubert or Wagner, the music of Schumann has not been as avidly sought by the general public, but, according to the sketch writer of the art periodical Élet in 1910, on the centenary of Schumann’s birth, “perhaps to the true music lover he is more dear, more intimate and more receptive than all of them. ...
Gala Concert Marking Anniversary Of Birth Of Béla Bartók, Palace Of Arts, 25 March
- 25 Mar 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
It is a beautiful tradition in Hungary that the birthday of Béla Bartók is celebrated with performances of his works in most of the country's concert halls. This is particularly important on the milestone anniversary that will take place on 25 March 2021.
Making this concert by the MÁV Symphony Orchestra even more festive will be the presence of world-renowned violinist and violist Pinchas ...
Hommage à Johann Sebastian Bach, Palace Of Arts, 20 March
- 20 Mar 2021 7:00 PM
- classical
Johann Sebastian Bach was born 336 years ago. On this occasion, Müpa Budapest will select recordings of its previous Bach concerts over two evenings.
The Budapest Festival Orchestra and the Müpa Budapest created a new tradition with the marathon, this concert format hitherto unknown in Hungary.
Ever since, music-lovers have considered this event to be a red-letter day on the concert ...
'Dialogues Of The Carmelites', Opera Budapest, 3 April
- 3 Apr 2021 8:00 PM
- classical
Serving as the basis for French composer Francis Poulenc's opera was the true story of the martyrs of Compiègne: during the French Revolution, the terreur and the Jacobin dictatorship's antagonism toward the Church resulted in the execution of sixteen Carmelite nuns in Paris on 17 July 1794.
Their hair shorn and singing the Veni Creator Spiritus, the sisters each took their places under the ...
'Stravinsky Marathon', Palace Of Arts, 3 April
- 3 Apr 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
The Capriccio for piano and orchestra was composed by Stravinsky between 1926 and 1929. The piece was revised in 1949.
Like the Piano Concerto with wind accompaniment, Stravinsky composed this virtuoso piece to make a living when he was forced to emigrate to Western Europe after the Russian revolution. In the Capriccio, the composer continues the easy-going tone of the concluding movement of ...
The Jeweller's Shop, Eiffel Art Studios, 3 April
- 3 Apr 2021 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Contemplation on the sacrament of marriage with Krzysztof Penderecki's music, in one part, in Hungarian
Video study for a performance in the making
The namesake of the square where the Erkel Theatre is situated was the author of serious literary works and had close ties to the theatrical world: during his university years, the future Pope John Paul II organised literary gatherings and ...
Handel: Messiah, Palace of Arts, 2 April
- 2 Apr 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
Messiah (HWV 56) remains the most popular work of George Frideric Handel and one of the world's most frequently played oratorios. It first premièred on 13 April 1742 in Dublin, and continued its triumphal run with concerts in London the following year.
This performance brings the full-length version from Dublin and early London performances (from around 1742/43) of this masterpiece to the ...
Cancelled: 'Christian Cantatas', Palace Of Arts, 2 April
- 2 Apr 2021 7:00 PM
- classical
The Christian Cantatas is a production that brings together three cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 4, 82 and 56). Originally, they were not written for the same period of the liturgical year, and their particular theological content is different.
On this occasion, however, their shared aspects will be highlighted, thanks to a dramatic and staging concept. The works will be performed ...
An Evening Of Bartók, Palace Of Arts, 1 April
- 1 Apr 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
The content and form of Concerto, the symphonic work Béla Bartók wrote in the United States, cannot be separated from his experience, his mood, in 1943, prior to the composition: he was constantly ill, was tormented by homesickness, and was worried over the fate of his homeland and Europe.
He had not been able to compose for three years. Then, at a time when he was hospitalized, he was ...
Chamber Music, Liszt Academy, 30 March
- 30 Mar 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
In comparison with the most popular composers of the 19th century, for example, Beethoven, Schubert or Wagner, the music of Schumann has not been as avidly sought by the general public, but, according to the sketch writer of the art periodical Élet in 1910, on the centenary of Schumann’s birth, “perhaps to the true music lover he is more dear, more intimate and more receptive than all of them. ...
Gala Concert Marking Anniversary Of Birth Of Béla Bartók, Palace Of Arts, 25 March
- 25 Mar 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
It is a beautiful tradition in Hungary that the birthday of Béla Bartók is celebrated with performances of his works in most of the country's concert halls. This is particularly important on the milestone anniversary that will take place on 25 March 2021.
Making this concert by the MÁV Symphony Orchestra even more festive will be the presence of world-renowned violinist and violist Pinchas ...
Hommage à Johann Sebastian Bach, Palace Of Arts, 20 March
- 20 Mar 2021 7:00 PM
- classical
Johann Sebastian Bach was born 336 years ago. On this occasion, Müpa Budapest will select recordings of its previous Bach concerts over two evenings.
The Budapest Festival Orchestra and the Müpa Budapest created a new tradition with the marathon, this concert format hitherto unknown in Hungary.
Ever since, music-lovers have considered this event to be a red-letter day on the concert ...