24 result(s) for national programme in Events
Ballet Grand Prix, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 20 November
- 20 Nov 2024 6:00 PM
- classical
The Hungarian Dance University (HDU) as the first education institution of Hungary to train dance-artists, choreographers and dance pedagogues in several dance styles, organizes an international ballet competition in order to attract attention to the Hungarian dance profession.
The Budapest Ballet Grand Prix welcomes talented young dancers from all over the world to test their excellence, ...
Coppelia, Opera House Budapest, 12 October
- 12 Oct 2024 6:00 PM
- classical
Comic dance in three acts
E. T. A.Hoffmann is widely associated with The Nutcracker while fewer know that the story of Coppelia is based on his short story, The Sandman (Der Sandmann). The author, known to be a polymath himself, also designed various machines and automatons, and he was perfectly aware how easy it is to fall in love with your own creation. A ballet version of Coppelia was first ...
Brussels Jazz Orchestra, National Concert Hall Budapest, 16 September
- 16 Sep 2024 8:00 PM
- contemporary
This two-part concert will present the finest and most diverse aspects of the Belgian jazz scene. The Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Belgium's leading big band, will be uniting its powers with the superb guitarist Philip Catherine, outstanding trumpet player Bert Joris and the distinctive singer David Linx to wow the audience as they perform a programme compiled especially for the Bridging Europe ...
The Taming of the Shrew, Opera House, 6 September
- 6 Sep 2024 6:00 PM
- classical
Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew has inspired a string of stage and film adaptations. The most important ballet adaptations include Maurice Béjart’s 1954 choreography set to the music of Scarlatti, the Czech Vera Untermüllerov.’s 1961 work based on the melodies of a Czech composer, and John Cranko’s 1961 version, likewise based on the music of Scarlatti.
This series continued in 1994 ...
'Dance in the Park' by National Dance Theatre, Millenáris Budapest, On Until 19 July
- 17 Jul 2024 4:00 PM
- community
TáncPark is on in Budapest again, where dance art goes outdoors for a unique series of programmes - which always deliver diversity, "shared dance and uniqueness" to the local dance-loving community + friends!
The Pygmalion Effect, Opera House Budapest, 26 May
- 26 May 2024 7:00 PM
- classical
Ballet in two acts.
In Greek mythology, the unmarried king and sculptor, Pygmalion falls in love with his own work, as his sculpture of a woman turns out to be so perfect and life-like.
“This ballet is a choreographed interpretation of the myth of artist and his work, shedding light on how much art and life are interconnected yet distinct from each other. The ballet focuses on a girl ...
'Carmina Burana', Opera House Budapest, 16 April
- 16 Apr 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Scenic cantata, in the original languages, with Hungarian and English surtitles.
O Fortuna. Everyone knows the overwhelmingly powerful opening motifs of Carl Orff's most famous work. What fewer people know is that Carmina Burana was not intended to be an oratorical work, but was instead expressly meant for the stage.
This becomes clear from the piece's (originally Latin) subtitle: “Secular ...
The Stars of the Future, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 26 March
- 19 Mar 2024 3:25 PM
- contemporary
The Hungarian Dance University has been organising its Home Competition in every academic year for several decades now.
This is not only an important milestone for the professional studies of all age groups, but it also provides another opportunity for the participants to perform on stage in several categories (classical solo and group pieces, modern/contemporary dances and own ...
'Ligeti 100', Palace of Arts Budapest, 22 June
- 22 Jun 2023 7:00 PM
- contemporary
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of György Ligeti, one of the most exciting composers of the 20th century, a constant seeker of new paths forward.
Originally from Transylvania, he studied at Budapest's Liszt Academy and, after emigrating in 1956, produced his mature work in Western Europe.
Concerto Budapest and the Hungarian Radio Choir are commemorating the artist with ...
Ballet Grand Prix, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 20 November
- 20 Nov 2024 6:00 PM
- classical
The Hungarian Dance University (HDU) as the first education institution of Hungary to train dance-artists, choreographers and dance pedagogues in several dance styles, organizes an international ballet competition in order to attract attention to the Hungarian dance profession.
The Budapest Ballet Grand Prix welcomes talented young dancers from all over the world to test their excellence, ...
Coppelia, Opera House Budapest, 12 October
- 12 Oct 2024 6:00 PM
- classical
Comic dance in three acts
E. T. A.Hoffmann is widely associated with The Nutcracker while fewer know that the story of Coppelia is based on his short story, The Sandman (Der Sandmann). The author, known to be a polymath himself, also designed various machines and automatons, and he was perfectly aware how easy it is to fall in love with your own creation. A ballet version of Coppelia was first ...
Brussels Jazz Orchestra, National Concert Hall Budapest, 16 September
- 16 Sep 2024 8:00 PM
- contemporary
This two-part concert will present the finest and most diverse aspects of the Belgian jazz scene. The Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Belgium's leading big band, will be uniting its powers with the superb guitarist Philip Catherine, outstanding trumpet player Bert Joris and the distinctive singer David Linx to wow the audience as they perform a programme compiled especially for the Bridging Europe ...
The Taming of the Shrew, Opera House, 6 September
- 6 Sep 2024 6:00 PM
- classical
Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew has inspired a string of stage and film adaptations. The most important ballet adaptations include Maurice Béjart’s 1954 choreography set to the music of Scarlatti, the Czech Vera Untermüllerov.’s 1961 work based on the melodies of a Czech composer, and John Cranko’s 1961 version, likewise based on the music of Scarlatti.
This series continued in 1994 ...
'Dance in the Park' by National Dance Theatre, Millenáris Budapest, On Until 19 July
- 17 Jul 2024 4:00 PM
- community
TáncPark is on in Budapest again, where dance art goes outdoors for a unique series of programmes - which always deliver diversity, "shared dance and uniqueness" to the local dance-loving community + friends!
The Pygmalion Effect, Opera House Budapest, 26 May
- 26 May 2024 7:00 PM
- classical
Ballet in two acts.
In Greek mythology, the unmarried king and sculptor, Pygmalion falls in love with his own work, as his sculpture of a woman turns out to be so perfect and life-like.
“This ballet is a choreographed interpretation of the myth of artist and his work, shedding light on how much art and life are interconnected yet distinct from each other. The ballet focuses on a girl ...
'Carmina Burana', Opera House Budapest, 16 April
- 16 Apr 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Scenic cantata, in the original languages, with Hungarian and English surtitles.
O Fortuna. Everyone knows the overwhelmingly powerful opening motifs of Carl Orff's most famous work. What fewer people know is that Carmina Burana was not intended to be an oratorical work, but was instead expressly meant for the stage.
This becomes clear from the piece's (originally Latin) subtitle: “Secular ...
The Stars of the Future, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 26 March
- 19 Mar 2024 3:25 PM
- contemporary
The Hungarian Dance University has been organising its Home Competition in every academic year for several decades now.
This is not only an important milestone for the professional studies of all age groups, but it also provides another opportunity for the participants to perform on stage in several categories (classical solo and group pieces, modern/contemporary dances and own ...
'Ligeti 100', Palace of Arts Budapest, 22 June
- 22 Jun 2023 7:00 PM
- contemporary
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of György Ligeti, one of the most exciting composers of the 20th century, a constant seeker of new paths forward.
Originally from Transylvania, he studied at Budapest's Liszt Academy and, after emigrating in 1956, produced his mature work in Western Europe.
Concerto Budapest and the Hungarian Radio Choir are commemorating the artist with ...