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Purcell Choir, Orfeo Orchestra, National Concert Hall Budapest, 26 June
- 25 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Étienne Méhul (1763–1817), one of the most significant and influential opera composers during the French revolution and the politically turbulent decades thereafter, wrote some forty works for musical theatre. Enjoying the confidence of his friend and rival Luigi Cherubini, and even of Napoleon, Méhul expanded the range of themes adaptable to the opera genre, enriching its musical landscape.
The Bards Of Wales, Palace Of Arts Budapest, 29 June
- 25 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- community & culture
At the invitation of Concert Masters International Budapest (CMI), the world-famous Welsh-born British composer Karl Jenkins recently wrote a large-scale cantata to János Arany’s ballad The Bards of Wales. The English-language world première took place in the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall on 21 June 2011, conducted by the composer himself under the patronage of HRH The Prince of Wales. This ...
Afrojack Is Coming To Hungary's Balaton Sound Festival
- 14 Jun 2012 10:30 AM
- entertainment
Heineken Balaton Sound proudly confirms Afrojack for Day 0 of the event. Besides the gig of the electro-house maestro there will also be other quality acts playing the same day, including the already announced show of Hungarian all-star Akos and another new addition to the program, Dutch house DJ-producer Apster. There are also cool new acts confirmed for the regular Sound days, including Booka ...
Danube Multicultural Carnival In Budapest, 9-17 June
- 7 Jun 2012 11:00 AM
- entertainment
This international festival in Budapest includes a series of international dance and music programs. The carnival atmosphere will be enhanced by the various forms of artistic expression involved including folk dance and music, contemporary dance, world music, symphonic and brass music. In addition to traditional Hungarian and modern dance groups, the carnival will incorporate many performers from ...
New Names For A Brand New Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 31 May 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival happily announces another group of confirmed acts for the 20th edition. Main Stage will host UK indie rockers Maxïmo Park and legendary East Coast crew, The Roots. Holland’s famous Kraak & Smaak will give a great live show at the Arena and there are four new additions to the line-up of the A38 stage, including Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel, beatbox phenomenon Beardyman, ...
'BUK-A-PEST Charles Bukowski Contest' In Budapest, 24 May
- 24 May 2012 9:01 AM
- community & culture
Pilvax Magazine presents the second BUK-A-PEST, the write like Charles Bukowski contest, to honor the spirit of the ‘barroom bard’. Ten performers will square off in Klub Vittula at 8, tonight, May 24, to see who can best imitate the distinctive voice of Bukowski, a man who lived for wine, women, and verse. Afterwards, film director and Sonic Catering Band founder Peter Strickland will DJ until ...
Invitation: Solaris, National Concert Hall Budapest, 17 May
- 15 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Despite his young age, Australian-born Ben Frost has entered music history as one of the leading decipherers of contemporary experimental and electronic music, and it is no accident that his name is mentioned increasingly often as an important source of inspiration in interviews with musicians. He has lived and worked in Iceland since the early part of the last decade as part of Bedroom ...
Invitation: Screening Of The Preposition, Budapest, 21 May
- 11 May 2012 9:03 AM
- community & culture
Two determined murderers and a job that changes their lives forever. Two determined performers and a novel that dares them to wear cowboy hats. Two determined literature guys who will tell you all about hitmen that you were afraid to ask. Booker-prize nominated best- selling book in 2011 will conquer Hungary with the personal assistance of the author.
Sziget Festival Budapest 20 – A Comprehensive Intro
- 8 May 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget is the place to be in the middle of August. Europe’s Best Major Festival is celebrating its 20th edition, promising not just great programs, but also a new visual concept. The renewed festival is happy to welcome all the fans who enjoyed it in the past, but also tries to set the targets for the next decades. And now it’s official: the 2012 edition of the Budapest-based event will be a day ...
Purcell Choir, Orfeo Orchestra, National Concert Hall Budapest, 26 June
- 25 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Étienne Méhul (1763–1817), one of the most significant and influential opera composers during the French revolution and the politically turbulent decades thereafter, wrote some forty works for musical theatre. Enjoying the confidence of his friend and rival Luigi Cherubini, and even of Napoleon, Méhul expanded the range of themes adaptable to the opera genre, enriching its musical landscape.
The Bards Of Wales, Palace Of Arts Budapest, 29 June
- 25 Jun 2012 2:00 AM
- community & culture
At the invitation of Concert Masters International Budapest (CMI), the world-famous Welsh-born British composer Karl Jenkins recently wrote a large-scale cantata to János Arany’s ballad The Bards of Wales. The English-language world première took place in the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall on 21 June 2011, conducted by the composer himself under the patronage of HRH The Prince of Wales. This ...
Afrojack Is Coming To Hungary's Balaton Sound Festival
- 14 Jun 2012 10:30 AM
- entertainment
Heineken Balaton Sound proudly confirms Afrojack for Day 0 of the event. Besides the gig of the electro-house maestro there will also be other quality acts playing the same day, including the already announced show of Hungarian all-star Akos and another new addition to the program, Dutch house DJ-producer Apster. There are also cool new acts confirmed for the regular Sound days, including Booka ...
Danube Multicultural Carnival In Budapest, 9-17 June
- 7 Jun 2012 11:00 AM
- entertainment
This international festival in Budapest includes a series of international dance and music programs. The carnival atmosphere will be enhanced by the various forms of artistic expression involved including folk dance and music, contemporary dance, world music, symphonic and brass music. In addition to traditional Hungarian and modern dance groups, the carnival will incorporate many performers from ...
New Names For A Brand New Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 31 May 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival happily announces another group of confirmed acts for the 20th edition. Main Stage will host UK indie rockers Maxïmo Park and legendary East Coast crew, The Roots. Holland’s famous Kraak & Smaak will give a great live show at the Arena and there are four new additions to the line-up of the A38 stage, including Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel, beatbox phenomenon Beardyman, ...
'BUK-A-PEST Charles Bukowski Contest' In Budapest, 24 May
- 24 May 2012 9:01 AM
- community & culture
Pilvax Magazine presents the second BUK-A-PEST, the write like Charles Bukowski contest, to honor the spirit of the ‘barroom bard’. Ten performers will square off in Klub Vittula at 8, tonight, May 24, to see who can best imitate the distinctive voice of Bukowski, a man who lived for wine, women, and verse. Afterwards, film director and Sonic Catering Band founder Peter Strickland will DJ until ...
Invitation: Solaris, National Concert Hall Budapest, 17 May
- 15 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Despite his young age, Australian-born Ben Frost has entered music history as one of the leading decipherers of contemporary experimental and electronic music, and it is no accident that his name is mentioned increasingly often as an important source of inspiration in interviews with musicians. He has lived and worked in Iceland since the early part of the last decade as part of Bedroom ...
Invitation: Screening Of The Preposition, Budapest, 21 May
- 11 May 2012 9:03 AM
- community & culture
Two determined murderers and a job that changes their lives forever. Two determined performers and a novel that dares them to wear cowboy hats. Two determined literature guys who will tell you all about hitmen that you were afraid to ask. Booker-prize nominated best- selling book in 2011 will conquer Hungary with the personal assistance of the author.
Sziget Festival Budapest 20 – A Comprehensive Intro
- 8 May 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget is the place to be in the middle of August. Europe’s Best Major Festival is celebrating its 20th edition, promising not just great programs, but also a new visual concept. The renewed festival is happy to welcome all the fans who enjoyed it in the past, but also tries to set the targets for the next decades. And now it’s official: the 2012 edition of the Budapest-based event will be a day ...