1,015 result(s) for hungarian folk
Fonó Wednesdays: Dances of Visa, Fonó Budapest, 17 November
- 17 Nov 2021 7:00 PM
- community
Dances of Visa (Mezőség region, Transylvania)
The Fonó’s Wednesday dance events are for beginning and advanced dancers that want to learn the dances of a particular village or region on a deeper level.
The dances are taught with live music in two groups (beginners and advanced) running simultaneously. The evening concludes when the two groups come together for singing and dancing. Everyone ...
Free Style Chamber Orchestra, Fonó Budapest, 29 October
- 29 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
When Free Style Chamber Orchestra was formed in 2004 it caused quite a stir on the Hungarian jazz scene.
It was the first ongoing professional chamber orchestra in Hungary that included the strings and winds typical of a classical chamber orchestra, along with hurdy-gurdy and a jazz combo.
Director of the ensemble is Erkel Award winning composer Nagy János Yancha. Amongst members of the ...
All Saints' Day In Hungary Celebrated On 1 November
- 29 Oct 2021 12:07 PM
- community & culture
On this National Holiday, also known locally as 'the day of the dead' (Halottak Napja), all main shops and public offices are closed. Traditionally, instead of celebrating 'Halloween', Hungarians head to the cemeteries for All Soul's Day - also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
Romanian Jazz Days, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 27 October
- 27 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
The formation borrowed its name from the Greek language, where Ξενοι or Xenoi means ‘outsiders, strangers’. The word refers to individuals who have not integrated into a particular community, only enjoyed its hospitality for an extended period of time.
At the same time, foreigners who had lost their freedom (slaves, prisoners of war) could not be members of the xenoi group, so freedom is the ...
CÖF Holds Peace March in Budapest to Mark 1956 Anniversary
- 25 Oct 2021 6:18 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Supporters of the pro-government Civic Union Forum (CÖF) and associated CÖKA foundation gathered to hold their Peace March to mark the anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 revolution.
Chamber Thursday: Napfonat, Trafó Budapest, 21 October
- 21 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Napfonat is an energetic, women’s a capella ensemble, filled out with percussion instruments. Five separate voices weave together to create so much more. Napfonat searches for answers to ancient questions working from the common basis of Hungarian and other peoples’ music.
Their polyphonic unit sometimes sounds with the energy of a chorus, other times a soft individual voice comes forward. ...
Hungarian Groups Headed For English Folk Expo 2021
- 27 Sep 2021 6:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
Four Hungarian groups, including renowned folk ensemble Muzsikás, have been selected to represent Hungarian folk music at this year’s English Folk Expo (EFEx) and to give a performance at the Manchester Folk Festival in October, the Hungarian House of Heritage said.
Preview: Budapest Wine Festival, Royal Castle, 23-26 September
- 24 Sep 2021 2:56 PM
- food & drink
Every year, forty to fifty thousand people experience the unforgettable atmosphere of the Wine Festival either for the first or the umpteenth time. After last year's slightly modest edition due to Covid, this year (albeit carefully) everyone vaccinated can raise a glass at the 30th anniversary of this special festival.
Szilvia Bognár Sextet, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 22 September
- 22 Sep 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Szilvia Bognár, soloist in countless productions, is one of the most sought-after singers of Hungarian folk and world music.
She appeared with notable artists like Márta Sebestyén, Andrea Rost and Ferenc Sebő. So far, she has made six albums with her own compositions, ranging from Renaissance chants through children’s songs to progressive world music.
On the repertoire of her new world ...
Fonó Wednesdays: Dances of Visa, Fonó Budapest, 17 November
- 17 Nov 2021 7:00 PM
- community
Dances of Visa (Mezőség region, Transylvania)
The Fonó’s Wednesday dance events are for beginning and advanced dancers that want to learn the dances of a particular village or region on a deeper level.
The dances are taught with live music in two groups (beginners and advanced) running simultaneously. The evening concludes when the two groups come together for singing and dancing. Everyone ...
Free Style Chamber Orchestra, Fonó Budapest, 29 October
- 29 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
When Free Style Chamber Orchestra was formed in 2004 it caused quite a stir on the Hungarian jazz scene.
It was the first ongoing professional chamber orchestra in Hungary that included the strings and winds typical of a classical chamber orchestra, along with hurdy-gurdy and a jazz combo.
Director of the ensemble is Erkel Award winning composer Nagy János Yancha. Amongst members of the ...
All Saints' Day In Hungary Celebrated On 1 November
- 29 Oct 2021 12:07 PM
- community & culture
On this National Holiday, also known locally as 'the day of the dead' (Halottak Napja), all main shops and public offices are closed. Traditionally, instead of celebrating 'Halloween', Hungarians head to the cemeteries for All Soul's Day - also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
Romanian Jazz Days, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 27 October
- 27 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
The formation borrowed its name from the Greek language, where Ξενοι or Xenoi means ‘outsiders, strangers’. The word refers to individuals who have not integrated into a particular community, only enjoyed its hospitality for an extended period of time.
At the same time, foreigners who had lost their freedom (slaves, prisoners of war) could not be members of the xenoi group, so freedom is the ...
CÖF Holds Peace March in Budapest to Mark 1956 Anniversary
- 25 Oct 2021 6:18 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Supporters of the pro-government Civic Union Forum (CÖF) and associated CÖKA foundation gathered to hold their Peace March to mark the anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 revolution.
Chamber Thursday: Napfonat, Trafó Budapest, 21 October
- 21 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Napfonat is an energetic, women’s a capella ensemble, filled out with percussion instruments. Five separate voices weave together to create so much more. Napfonat searches for answers to ancient questions working from the common basis of Hungarian and other peoples’ music.
Their polyphonic unit sometimes sounds with the energy of a chorus, other times a soft individual voice comes forward. ...
Hungarian Groups Headed For English Folk Expo 2021
- 27 Sep 2021 6:17 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
Four Hungarian groups, including renowned folk ensemble Muzsikás, have been selected to represent Hungarian folk music at this year’s English Folk Expo (EFEx) and to give a performance at the Manchester Folk Festival in October, the Hungarian House of Heritage said.
Preview: Budapest Wine Festival, Royal Castle, 23-26 September
- 24 Sep 2021 2:56 PM
- food & drink
Every year, forty to fifty thousand people experience the unforgettable atmosphere of the Wine Festival either for the first or the umpteenth time. After last year's slightly modest edition due to Covid, this year (albeit carefully) everyone vaccinated can raise a glass at the 30th anniversary of this special festival.
Szilvia Bognár Sextet, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 22 September
- 22 Sep 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Szilvia Bognár, soloist in countless productions, is one of the most sought-after singers of Hungarian folk and world music.
She appeared with notable artists like Márta Sebestyén, Andrea Rost and Ferenc Sebő. So far, she has made six albums with her own compositions, ranging from Renaissance chants through children’s songs to progressive world music.
On the repertoire of her new world ...