1,228 result(s) for legend
Erkel Theatre Budapest Is Officially Open Again
- 8 Nov 2013 11:59 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, on 7 November 2013 - the birthday of the great Hungarian composer Ferenc Erkel appointed as the Day of Hungarian Opera from now on - the Erkel Theatre officially reopened. Tomorrow on 9 November the venue’s first première night will take place with a performance of the one of the world’s most famous Hungarian operas, Béla Bartók’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, together on the same evening ...
Madrid Pays Tribute To Magic Hungarian Soccer Player Puskás
- 8 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
Entitled “Puskás Homage”, weeks of remembrance have started in Madrid. A bust of Ferenc Puskás, perhaps the best known Hungarian in history, has been unveiled, erstwhile companions reminisced about him during a forum and an exhibition of objects related to his life has been opened. The show is expected to draw over a hundred thousand visitors.
Organ Stories, National Concert Hall Budapest, 7 Nov
- 6 Nov 2013 8:02 AM
- community & culture
For the fifth instalment of this highly successful series of concerts that has been running for ever since 2009, Pál Mácsai and László Fassang have discovered some astonishing American organ stories from the first half of the 20th century. Unusual tales, anecdotes and legends connected with pieces of music, instruments, composers and performers are spiced with curiosities from the history of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Rearrangement On The Hungarian Left? It Looks Like It
- 6 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Although there are many topics we could discuss today, I would like to return to party politics. I’m interested in the analysis of intra-party developments because of my fascination with personalities and their interactions. My other reason for taking up the topic is that in my opinion we will most likely witness major changes within the democratic opposition soon.
Invitation: Pharoah Sanders Quartet, National Concert Hall Budapest, 5 November
- 5 Nov 2013 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Embarking on a “joint venture” are two legends of jazz history whose careers have been populated by collaborations with some of the greatest figures in the genre.
Hungarian Pays Romanian Fine With Coins Weighing Over A Ton
- 30 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Romanian police fined an ethnic Hungarians woman for handing out bilingual price cards to vendors in a vegetable market. An unprecedented grassroots campaign followed in which the sum of the fine was collected in penny coins – weighing more than a ton.
Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra (US), A38 Ship Budapest, 10 November
- 28 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Amanda Palmer, formerly of the Dresden Dolls, returns with her brand new band The Grand Theft Orchestra’ Amanda Palmer, who by misfortune had to cancel her spirng tour is coming live and kicking in autumn to the Ship! Amanda often compared to Lady Gaga, is actually a much harsher personality and a more profound musician, who will take you onto a punk cabaret ride where you will see early XXth ...
Invitation: Vilmos Jávori - Remembering A Jazz Legend, National Concert Hall, 24 October
- 21 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Vilmos Jávori was one of the greatest figures in our jazz history, who had a significant impact on the music of both Hungary and the neighbouring countries. He was able to conjure good things from bad, and outstanding from good. His name is associated with the first Hungarian victory at the Montreux Jazz Festival, in the company of Béla Szakcsi Lakatos, Rudolf Tomsics and Aladár Pege, while his ...
Robert Capa Gets Centenary Stamp, Medal, Film In Hungary
- 17 Oct 2013 10:02 AM
- community & culture
The National Bank has issued a gold memorial medal and a stamp to mark the hundredth anniversary of the birth of the legendary Hungarian photo-journalist Robert Capa. The medal was jointly designed by Antal Illyés and György Szabó and the stamp by graphic artist Imre Benedek.
Erkel Theatre Budapest Is Officially Open Again
- 8 Nov 2013 11:59 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, on 7 November 2013 - the birthday of the great Hungarian composer Ferenc Erkel appointed as the Day of Hungarian Opera from now on - the Erkel Theatre officially reopened. Tomorrow on 9 November the venue’s first première night will take place with a performance of the one of the world’s most famous Hungarian operas, Béla Bartók’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, together on the same evening ...
Madrid Pays Tribute To Magic Hungarian Soccer Player Puskás
- 8 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
Entitled “Puskás Homage”, weeks of remembrance have started in Madrid. A bust of Ferenc Puskás, perhaps the best known Hungarian in history, has been unveiled, erstwhile companions reminisced about him during a forum and an exhibition of objects related to his life has been opened. The show is expected to draw over a hundred thousand visitors.
Organ Stories, National Concert Hall Budapest, 7 Nov
- 6 Nov 2013 8:02 AM
- community & culture
For the fifth instalment of this highly successful series of concerts that has been running for ever since 2009, Pál Mácsai and László Fassang have discovered some astonishing American organ stories from the first half of the 20th century. Unusual tales, anecdotes and legends connected with pieces of music, instruments, composers and performers are spiced with curiosities from the history of the ...
Xpat Opinion: Rearrangement On The Hungarian Left? It Looks Like It
- 6 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Although there are many topics we could discuss today, I would like to return to party politics. I’m interested in the analysis of intra-party developments because of my fascination with personalities and their interactions. My other reason for taking up the topic is that in my opinion we will most likely witness major changes within the democratic opposition soon.
Invitation: Pharoah Sanders Quartet, National Concert Hall Budapest, 5 November
- 5 Nov 2013 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Embarking on a “joint venture” are two legends of jazz history whose careers have been populated by collaborations with some of the greatest figures in the genre.
Hungarian Pays Romanian Fine With Coins Weighing Over A Ton
- 30 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Romanian police fined an ethnic Hungarians woman for handing out bilingual price cards to vendors in a vegetable market. An unprecedented grassroots campaign followed in which the sum of the fine was collected in penny coins – weighing more than a ton.
Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra (US), A38 Ship Budapest, 10 November
- 28 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Amanda Palmer, formerly of the Dresden Dolls, returns with her brand new band The Grand Theft Orchestra’ Amanda Palmer, who by misfortune had to cancel her spirng tour is coming live and kicking in autumn to the Ship! Amanda often compared to Lady Gaga, is actually a much harsher personality and a more profound musician, who will take you onto a punk cabaret ride where you will see early XXth ...
Invitation: Vilmos Jávori - Remembering A Jazz Legend, National Concert Hall, 24 October
- 21 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Vilmos Jávori was one of the greatest figures in our jazz history, who had a significant impact on the music of both Hungary and the neighbouring countries. He was able to conjure good things from bad, and outstanding from good. His name is associated with the first Hungarian victory at the Montreux Jazz Festival, in the company of Béla Szakcsi Lakatos, Rudolf Tomsics and Aladár Pege, while his ...
Robert Capa Gets Centenary Stamp, Medal, Film In Hungary
- 17 Oct 2013 10:02 AM
- community & culture
The National Bank has issued a gold memorial medal and a stamp to mark the hundredth anniversary of the birth of the legendary Hungarian photo-journalist Robert Capa. The medal was jointly designed by Antal Illyés and György Szabó and the stamp by graphic artist Imre Benedek.