369 result(s) for conductor
National Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, Budapest, 28 February
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A selection of works with a connection to Vienna feature at this special concert. Born 115 years ago, Erich Wolfgang Korngold caused a sensation as a composer while still a child – perhaps predestined to do so by his given middle name of Wolfgang. Among the greats of the time, he captured the attention of Mahler, Puccini, Richard Strauss, Sibelius, Arthur Nikisch and Károly Goldmark. He was aged ...
Invitation: Piano Recital By Dezső Ránki, National Concert Hall Budapest, 26 February
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
At the age of 18, Dezső Ránki won first prize at the Schumann International Competition in Zwickau, and has performed concerts worldwide ever since. Among others, he has played with the Berlin and London Philharmonics, the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam and the Orchestre National in Paris, and under noted conductors including Sir Georg Solti, Sándor Végh, Lorin Maazel and Zubin Mehta.
Pinchas Steinberg Elected As Chief Conductor Of The Budapest Philharmonic Society
- 14 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The General Assembly of the Budapest Philharmonic Society - the orchestra of the Hungarian State Opera - elected internationally acclaimed conductor Pinchas Steinberg Chief Conductor and President of the orchestra on 5 February 2013. Steinberg will take over in February 2014.
Invitation: New Year Festive Concert By Concerto Budapest, National Concert Hall, 4 Jan
- 3 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Biblical themes play a central role in the oeuvre of Messiaen, primarily the events in the life of Jesus Christ from the birth of the saviour to the ascension. The composer was organist at the Église de la Sainte-Trinité in Paris from 1931 onwards, so his orchestral works are characterised by both a religious tone and an organist’s sensibility. Each movement of the orchestral version of ...
Invitation: Rising Stars Concert, Festival Theatre Budapest, 5 January
- 3 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO) groups together 20 leading institutions including the Konzerthaus and the Musikverein in Vienna, the Kölner Philharmonie in Cologne, L’Auditori in Barcelona, London’s Barbican Centre, the Megaron in Athens and Budapest’s Palace of Arts.
Invitation: Edvin Marton & Vienna Strauss Orchestra, Budapest Congress Centre, 25 December
- 21 Dec 2012 10:50 AM
- community & culture
The original Vienna Strauss Orchestra was formed by none other than Mr. Johann Strauss himself in 1825 to perform his compositions. Masterpieces like “The Blue Danube” Waltz, “The Vienna Blood” Waltz, “Tritsch-Tratsch” Polka, The Radetzky March and many many more were created by the magnificent Strauss Dynasty Foundation.
Information: Heritage Trains On Children's Railway In Budapest
- 27 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Children's Railway possesses many vehicles of historical interest. They are industrial relics as well as specialties very popular with passengers.
Lady Valerie Solti Awarded The Hungarian Order Of Merit By Prime Minister Orbán
- 29 Oct 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Lady Valerie Solti, widow of the world famous Hungarian conductor György Solti, is currently in Budapest on a four-day visit, following an invitation from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Invitation: Sounds Of Paris In Budapest In November
- 25 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The smart, globe-trotting ambassador of French music Marc Minkowski will be our guest at three concerts of the Budapest Festival Orchestra in early November (2, 3 and 4 November). An outstanding conductor he has already been in Budapest, but this time he will be making music with Iván Fischer's ensemble for the first time, one of the world's most well-known and celebrated symphony orchestras.
National Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, Budapest, 28 February
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A selection of works with a connection to Vienna feature at this special concert. Born 115 years ago, Erich Wolfgang Korngold caused a sensation as a composer while still a child – perhaps predestined to do so by his given middle name of Wolfgang. Among the greats of the time, he captured the attention of Mahler, Puccini, Richard Strauss, Sibelius, Arthur Nikisch and Károly Goldmark. He was aged ...
Invitation: Piano Recital By Dezső Ránki, National Concert Hall Budapest, 26 February
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
At the age of 18, Dezső Ránki won first prize at the Schumann International Competition in Zwickau, and has performed concerts worldwide ever since. Among others, he has played with the Berlin and London Philharmonics, the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam and the Orchestre National in Paris, and under noted conductors including Sir Georg Solti, Sándor Végh, Lorin Maazel and Zubin Mehta.
Pinchas Steinberg Elected As Chief Conductor Of The Budapest Philharmonic Society
- 14 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The General Assembly of the Budapest Philharmonic Society - the orchestra of the Hungarian State Opera - elected internationally acclaimed conductor Pinchas Steinberg Chief Conductor and President of the orchestra on 5 February 2013. Steinberg will take over in February 2014.
Invitation: New Year Festive Concert By Concerto Budapest, National Concert Hall, 4 Jan
- 3 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Biblical themes play a central role in the oeuvre of Messiaen, primarily the events in the life of Jesus Christ from the birth of the saviour to the ascension. The composer was organist at the Église de la Sainte-Trinité in Paris from 1931 onwards, so his orchestral works are characterised by both a religious tone and an organist’s sensibility. Each movement of the orchestral version of ...
Invitation: Rising Stars Concert, Festival Theatre Budapest, 5 January
- 3 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO) groups together 20 leading institutions including the Konzerthaus and the Musikverein in Vienna, the Kölner Philharmonie in Cologne, L’Auditori in Barcelona, London’s Barbican Centre, the Megaron in Athens and Budapest’s Palace of Arts.
Invitation: Edvin Marton & Vienna Strauss Orchestra, Budapest Congress Centre, 25 December
- 21 Dec 2012 10:50 AM
- community & culture
The original Vienna Strauss Orchestra was formed by none other than Mr. Johann Strauss himself in 1825 to perform his compositions. Masterpieces like “The Blue Danube” Waltz, “The Vienna Blood” Waltz, “Tritsch-Tratsch” Polka, The Radetzky March and many many more were created by the magnificent Strauss Dynasty Foundation.
Information: Heritage Trains On Children's Railway In Budapest
- 27 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Children's Railway possesses many vehicles of historical interest. They are industrial relics as well as specialties very popular with passengers.
Lady Valerie Solti Awarded The Hungarian Order Of Merit By Prime Minister Orbán
- 29 Oct 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Lady Valerie Solti, widow of the world famous Hungarian conductor György Solti, is currently in Budapest on a four-day visit, following an invitation from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Invitation: Sounds Of Paris In Budapest In November
- 25 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The smart, globe-trotting ambassador of French music Marc Minkowski will be our guest at three concerts of the Budapest Festival Orchestra in early November (2, 3 and 4 November). An outstanding conductor he has already been in Budapest, but this time he will be making music with Iván Fischer's ensemble for the first time, one of the world's most well-known and celebrated symphony orchestras.