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'The Nutcracker', National Concert Hall Budapest, 7 January
- 5 Jan 2015 8:02 AM
- entertainment
The idea for the ballet The Nutcracker came from the one-time director of the Imperial Theatres of Russia, who wanted to see a fairytale ballet on stage, based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, which would surpass all before it in both sound and spectacle. He commissioned Tchaikovsky to compose the score. The third and last of Tchaikovsky’s ballets after Swan Lake ...
Budapest Opera To Close Year With Record Number Of Visitors
- 30 Dec 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera will close 2014 with a record high number of visitors, performances and ticket sales revenue for the past 25 years, its director-general Szilveszter Ókovács said. “The number of visitors paying for a ticket was over 550,000 and through public media broadcasts of opera-related content, the Budapest Opera has reached at least one million people,” he said.
The Magic Flute For Children, Erkel Theatre Budapest
- 29 Dec 2014 8:08 AM
- entertainment
Based on a fairytale, the opera is a kaleidoscope of colour, its protagonists are starkly good or evil, while their characteristics are contrasting: The friendly, simple-minded Papageno, the wise old Sarastro, the treacherous serpent, the domineering, vengeful witch known as the Queen of the Night, and the noble prince Tamino, who sets off to free his imprisoned lover Pamina.
'Forever and Ever', Festival Theatre, 27 December
- 23 Dec 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
With its mixture of authentic folk dances, fine art, world music and virtuosity, the latest production of the Duna Art Ensemble immerses the audience in the enchanting world of folk-dance theatre. It attempts to stimulate thought, to relax and calm the viewer, and of course to entertain.
Ten Great Fun Activities For Kids In Budapest
- 22 Dec 2014 8:06 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Looking for ways to entertain the kids? Budapest is a city that's brimming with adventure for children of all ages - or even just the young at heart. From playgrounds to aqua parks, and science works to sharks, there's so much for children to uncover and explore. Here are 10 great activities that will have children ...
A Christmas Carol @ Budapest Operetta Theatre, On From 23 December
- 18 Dec 2014 8:10 AM
- community & culture
A legendary and well-known Christmas tale based on Charles Dickens's classic novella 'A Christmas Carol' - for everyone.
The main character of 'A Christmas Carol' is Ebenezer Scrooge, the aging millionaire money-lender, who is so absorbed in worldly matters that he does not even care about Christmas at all.
WAMP Shopping On 3rd Sunday Of December In Budapest
- 18 Dec 2014 8:06 AM
- shopping
Press Release: "WAMP organizes its last fair this year in Hall B, Millenáris on 21th December. Only a few days prior Christmas there is no better spot to buy the finest ingredients for a really special dinner or the last presents for all the beloved at one place. At the location in Buda there will be more than 200 exhibitors present from whom a dozen will bring items dedicated for Christmas ...
Maria João & Ogre Trio, Festival Theatre Budapest, 18 December
- 16 Dec 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The principal link between Evelin Tóth and Maria João this evening is Portugal. In the first half, the former makes an excursion into the realms of fado in presenting her new album Maya, with projections adding colour to the music. In the second half, the latter - herself a native of Portugal, and a return visitor to the Palace of Arts - sings with her Ogre Trio.
WAMP – Design Fair, Millenáris Budapest, 14 December
- 12 Dec 2014 8:04 AM
- shopping
The 2nd Advent Sunday of the design fair takes place at Millenáris, Hall B on 14th December. On this whole day event visitors can pick from the creations of the more than 200 exhibitors – Hungarian designers, industrial artists and gastro manufactories line up at this WAMP.
'The Nutcracker', National Concert Hall Budapest, 7 January
- 5 Jan 2015 8:02 AM
- entertainment
The idea for the ballet The Nutcracker came from the one-time director of the Imperial Theatres of Russia, who wanted to see a fairytale ballet on stage, based on E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, which would surpass all before it in both sound and spectacle. He commissioned Tchaikovsky to compose the score. The third and last of Tchaikovsky’s ballets after Swan Lake ...
Budapest Opera To Close Year With Record Number Of Visitors
- 30 Dec 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera will close 2014 with a record high number of visitors, performances and ticket sales revenue for the past 25 years, its director-general Szilveszter Ókovács said. “The number of visitors paying for a ticket was over 550,000 and through public media broadcasts of opera-related content, the Budapest Opera has reached at least one million people,” he said.
The Magic Flute For Children, Erkel Theatre Budapest
- 29 Dec 2014 8:08 AM
- entertainment
Based on a fairytale, the opera is a kaleidoscope of colour, its protagonists are starkly good or evil, while their characteristics are contrasting: The friendly, simple-minded Papageno, the wise old Sarastro, the treacherous serpent, the domineering, vengeful witch known as the Queen of the Night, and the noble prince Tamino, who sets off to free his imprisoned lover Pamina.
'Forever and Ever', Festival Theatre, 27 December
- 23 Dec 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
With its mixture of authentic folk dances, fine art, world music and virtuosity, the latest production of the Duna Art Ensemble immerses the audience in the enchanting world of folk-dance theatre. It attempts to stimulate thought, to relax and calm the viewer, and of course to entertain.
Ten Great Fun Activities For Kids In Budapest
- 22 Dec 2014 8:06 AM
- entertainment
By We Love Budapest : Looking for ways to entertain the kids? Budapest is a city that's brimming with adventure for children of all ages - or even just the young at heart. From playgrounds to aqua parks, and science works to sharks, there's so much for children to uncover and explore. Here are 10 great activities that will have children ...
A Christmas Carol @ Budapest Operetta Theatre, On From 23 December
- 18 Dec 2014 8:10 AM
- community & culture
A legendary and well-known Christmas tale based on Charles Dickens's classic novella 'A Christmas Carol' - for everyone.
The main character of 'A Christmas Carol' is Ebenezer Scrooge, the aging millionaire money-lender, who is so absorbed in worldly matters that he does not even care about Christmas at all.
WAMP Shopping On 3rd Sunday Of December In Budapest
- 18 Dec 2014 8:06 AM
- shopping
Press Release: "WAMP organizes its last fair this year in Hall B, Millenáris on 21th December. Only a few days prior Christmas there is no better spot to buy the finest ingredients for a really special dinner or the last presents for all the beloved at one place. At the location in Buda there will be more than 200 exhibitors present from whom a dozen will bring items dedicated for Christmas ...
Maria João & Ogre Trio, Festival Theatre Budapest, 18 December
- 16 Dec 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The principal link between Evelin Tóth and Maria João this evening is Portugal. In the first half, the former makes an excursion into the realms of fado in presenting her new album Maya, with projections adding colour to the music. In the second half, the latter - herself a native of Portugal, and a return visitor to the Palace of Arts - sings with her Ogre Trio.
WAMP – Design Fair, Millenáris Budapest, 14 December
- 12 Dec 2014 8:04 AM
- shopping
The 2nd Advent Sunday of the design fair takes place at Millenáris, Hall B on 14th December. On this whole day event visitors can pick from the creations of the more than 200 exhibitors – Hungarian designers, industrial artists and gastro manufactories line up at this WAMP.