288 result(s) for the festival orchestra
Händel Marathon, Palace of Arts Budapest, 2 February
- 29 Jan 2025 4:52 PM
- community & culture
A composer of grand oratorios and heart-wrenching operas, not only was Handel a brilliant musician, he also demonstrated great talent as a businessman. In 2025, the music world commemorates the 340th anniversary of the birth of George Frederic Handel.
Budapest Festival Orchestra, Béla Bartók National Concert Hall, 15 – 17 February
- 20 Jan 2025 3:04 PM
- community & culture
A Czech conductor, three Czech composers and a Czech violinist: in other words, a Czech concert. The program features Janáček’s most unique opera, The Cunning Little Vixen, in suite form, followed by a piece which can also be regarded as a violin concerto, Fantasy by Dvořák’s son-in-law, Suk.
Budapest Festival Orchestra, National Concert Hall Budapest, 9 December
- 9 Dec 2024 7:45 PM
- classical
A rarely heard suite, a classical concerto, a tribute to Bach and the capstone of a symphonic oeuvre.
This is what this sometimes fiery concert flowing with the air of Northern Europe and conducted by regular BFO guest conductor Robin Ticciati has to offer. Bookending the programme are two works by Sibelius: the first incidental music he wrote for a theatrical play and his Seventh Symphony, ...
Klezmer, Gipsy & Swing Melodies, Hegedűs Gyula Street Synagogue, 11 September
- 11 Sep 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
As noted on the House of Music website, Zoltán Tordai, born in 1981, began playing with the Rajkó Orchestra at the age of 11 and founded his first band at 16. The Zoltán Tordai Quintet was formed in 2010. His artistic mission is to introduce young people to traditional Hungarian popular music, Hungarian folk music, and Hungarian classical music. This philosophy will be on full display this ...
Bridging Europe Festival, National Concert Hall Budapest, 16 - 22 September
- 6 Sep 2024 8:16 AM
- community & culture
This joint initiative by Müpa Budapest and the Budapest Festival Orchestra always lends an exciting flavour to the start of the Fall season: besides classical concerts, it also features jazz, pop and world music, as well as film screenings.
'JazzTime', Palace of Arts Budapest, 1 - 7 September
- 4 Sep 2024 7:04 AM
- entertainment
The JazzTime festival treats the audience to productions that convey a sense of timelessness. Dressed in the sound of jazz in early September will be Leonard Bernstein, the Hungarian pop divas of the 20th century and the classic figures of Latin music.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 18 July
- 18 Jul 2024 4:58 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Watch: Sziget Main Stage to Showcase Hungarian Musicians: Azahriah, Beton.Hofi, Margaret Island
- 5 Jun 2024 10:09 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
The Main Stage at this year’s Sziget Festival will feature Hungarian headliners Azahriah, Beton.Hofi and the Margaret Island group, while several other stages will showcase hundreds of other Hungarian acts between August 7 and 12, the organisers said.
'VéNégy' - Four Days of Festival Magic by the Danube Bend
- 5 Jun 2024 6:46 AM
- entertainment
From June 20 to 23, Nagymaros will host the VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting, offering a vibrant cultural experience for enthusiasts.
Händel Marathon, Palace of Arts Budapest, 2 February
- 29 Jan 2025 4:52 PM
- community & culture
A composer of grand oratorios and heart-wrenching operas, not only was Handel a brilliant musician, he also demonstrated great talent as a businessman. In 2025, the music world commemorates the 340th anniversary of the birth of George Frederic Handel.
Budapest Festival Orchestra, Béla Bartók National Concert Hall, 15 – 17 February
- 20 Jan 2025 3:04 PM
- community & culture
A Czech conductor, three Czech composers and a Czech violinist: in other words, a Czech concert. The program features Janáček’s most unique opera, The Cunning Little Vixen, in suite form, followed by a piece which can also be regarded as a violin concerto, Fantasy by Dvořák’s son-in-law, Suk.
Budapest Festival Orchestra, National Concert Hall Budapest, 9 December
- 9 Dec 2024 7:45 PM
- classical
A rarely heard suite, a classical concerto, a tribute to Bach and the capstone of a symphonic oeuvre.
This is what this sometimes fiery concert flowing with the air of Northern Europe and conducted by regular BFO guest conductor Robin Ticciati has to offer. Bookending the programme are two works by Sibelius: the first incidental music he wrote for a theatrical play and his Seventh Symphony, ...
Klezmer, Gipsy & Swing Melodies, Hegedűs Gyula Street Synagogue, 11 September
- 11 Sep 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
As noted on the House of Music website, Zoltán Tordai, born in 1981, began playing with the Rajkó Orchestra at the age of 11 and founded his first band at 16. The Zoltán Tordai Quintet was formed in 2010. His artistic mission is to introduce young people to traditional Hungarian popular music, Hungarian folk music, and Hungarian classical music. This philosophy will be on full display this ...
Bridging Europe Festival, National Concert Hall Budapest, 16 - 22 September
- 6 Sep 2024 8:16 AM
- community & culture
This joint initiative by Müpa Budapest and the Budapest Festival Orchestra always lends an exciting flavour to the start of the Fall season: besides classical concerts, it also features jazz, pop and world music, as well as film screenings.
'JazzTime', Palace of Arts Budapest, 1 - 7 September
- 4 Sep 2024 7:04 AM
- entertainment
The JazzTime festival treats the audience to productions that convey a sense of timelessness. Dressed in the sound of jazz in early September will be Leonard Bernstein, the Hungarian pop divas of the 20th century and the classic figures of Latin music.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 18 July
- 18 Jul 2024 4:58 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Watch: Sziget Main Stage to Showcase Hungarian Musicians: Azahriah, Beton.Hofi, Margaret Island
- 5 Jun 2024 10:09 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
The Main Stage at this year’s Sziget Festival will feature Hungarian headliners Azahriah, Beton.Hofi and the Margaret Island group, while several other stages will showcase hundreds of other Hungarian acts between August 7 and 12, the organisers said.
'VéNégy' - Four Days of Festival Magic by the Danube Bend
- 5 Jun 2024 6:46 AM
- entertainment
From June 20 to 23, Nagymaros will host the VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting, offering a vibrant cultural experience for enthusiasts.