8 result(s) for zoltan kodaly in Events
Danube Art Ensemble: Beautiful Mezőség, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 13 May
- 13 May 2025 5:20 PM
- contemporary
From Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály through György Martin and Sándor Tímár to Ferenc Novák, the diverse folk art of the Mezőség region has attracted the interest of many collectors. Therefore, Zsolt Juhász, the bandleader and director, must have had plenty of resources to work with when he thought about the show:
“We want to show our feelings, our love for the region and its beauty. A ...
Hungarian National Dance Ensemble: 'The Faithless Wife', Festival Theatre Budapest,16 December
- 16 Dec 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
A detective story: the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble's large-scale premiere of The Faithless Wife casts light on the hidden aspects of the original ballad.
This full-evening "crime story" of a dance drama takes as its starting point Barcsai's Lover, one of the most estimable of Hungary's balladic treasures. After cuckolding her husband, a wife awaits a terrible punishment. But how did ...
Zoltán Kodály: The Spinning Room, Opera House Budapest, 19 June
- 19 Jun 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Folk scenes in Hungarian, with Hungarian and English subtitles
“A people can best be known through their folk songs,” claimed Zoltán Kodály, one of the crucial proponents of Hungarian music, whose main ambition as a composer, collector of folk songs and music teacher was to inculcate a love for Hungarian folk song and to cultivate a knowledgeable audience.
The Spinning Room is the epitome ...
Attacca Concert, Fonó Budapest, 8 September
- 8 Sep 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Attacca Ensemble plays world music - their CD “Világom” was released by Hunnia Records in September of 2020.
Their form of expression is classical music and contemporary jazz, but alongside this kind of compositional thought, authentic Hungarian folk music plays an important part in Attacca’s sound.
The 20th century works of Bartók Béla and Kodály Zoltán and their folk music collection ...
Black & White Colours 2021, Liszt Academy, 12 May
- 12 May 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
“When you get to the point of thinking that this piece cannot be any better, that is when the quality of that piece in your performance starts declining,” József Balog, one of the most famous pianists on today’s Hungarian music scene, said recalling advice from Zoltán Kocsis.
This conviction is typical of Balog's focused, artistic personality combining self-evident virtuosity with pure, ...
Concert By Students Of Liszt Academy, Palace Of Arts, 9 May
- 9 May 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
Particularly challenging chamber pieces by Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály will be performed by Junior Prima Prize-winning artists, Gergely Devich (cello), Gergely Kovács and Krisztián Kocsis (piano), Korossy Quartet, a group that was formed recently but has already garnered considerable critical acclaim, and Zoltán Schwartz, who is the concertmaster of the Bayreuth Youth Orchestra.
The ...
Gala Concert Marking Anniversary Of Birth Of Béla Bartók, Palace Of Arts, 25 March
- 25 Mar 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
It is a beautiful tradition in Hungary that the birthday of Béla Bartók is celebrated with performances of his works in most of the country's concert halls. This is particularly important on the milestone anniversary that will take place on 25 March 2021.
Making this concert by the MÁV Symphony Orchestra even more festive will be the presence of world-renowned violinist and violist Pinchas ...
Online Hungarian Folk Singing Class In English
- 25 May 2020 6:00 PM
- community
The classes are happening virtually over Zoom during this period, held at the usual day/time.
The description below is still accurate except that the regions will be adjusted to work with songs that are most suitable for online teaching. The class learns new songs each week, and welcome new people to join in any week. To register for the online class, please go to this ...
Danube Art Ensemble: Beautiful Mezőség, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 13 May
- 13 May 2025 5:20 PM
- contemporary
From Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály through György Martin and Sándor Tímár to Ferenc Novák, the diverse folk art of the Mezőség region has attracted the interest of many collectors. Therefore, Zsolt Juhász, the bandleader and director, must have had plenty of resources to work with when he thought about the show:
“We want to show our feelings, our love for the region and its beauty. A ...
Hungarian National Dance Ensemble: 'The Faithless Wife', Festival Theatre Budapest,16 December
- 16 Dec 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
A detective story: the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble's large-scale premiere of The Faithless Wife casts light on the hidden aspects of the original ballad.
This full-evening "crime story" of a dance drama takes as its starting point Barcsai's Lover, one of the most estimable of Hungary's balladic treasures. After cuckolding her husband, a wife awaits a terrible punishment. But how did ...
Zoltán Kodály: The Spinning Room, Opera House Budapest, 19 June
- 19 Jun 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Folk scenes in Hungarian, with Hungarian and English subtitles
“A people can best be known through their folk songs,” claimed Zoltán Kodály, one of the crucial proponents of Hungarian music, whose main ambition as a composer, collector of folk songs and music teacher was to inculcate a love for Hungarian folk song and to cultivate a knowledgeable audience.
The Spinning Room is the epitome ...
Attacca Concert, Fonó Budapest, 8 September
- 8 Sep 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Attacca Ensemble plays world music - their CD “Világom” was released by Hunnia Records in September of 2020.
Their form of expression is classical music and contemporary jazz, but alongside this kind of compositional thought, authentic Hungarian folk music plays an important part in Attacca’s sound.
The 20th century works of Bartók Béla and Kodály Zoltán and their folk music collection ...
Black & White Colours 2021, Liszt Academy, 12 May
- 12 May 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
“When you get to the point of thinking that this piece cannot be any better, that is when the quality of that piece in your performance starts declining,” József Balog, one of the most famous pianists on today’s Hungarian music scene, said recalling advice from Zoltán Kocsis.
This conviction is typical of Balog's focused, artistic personality combining self-evident virtuosity with pure, ...
Concert By Students Of Liszt Academy, Palace Of Arts, 9 May
- 9 May 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
Particularly challenging chamber pieces by Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály will be performed by Junior Prima Prize-winning artists, Gergely Devich (cello), Gergely Kovács and Krisztián Kocsis (piano), Korossy Quartet, a group that was formed recently but has already garnered considerable critical acclaim, and Zoltán Schwartz, who is the concertmaster of the Bayreuth Youth Orchestra.
The ...
Gala Concert Marking Anniversary Of Birth Of Béla Bartók, Palace Of Arts, 25 March
- 25 Mar 2021 7:30 PM
- classical
It is a beautiful tradition in Hungary that the birthday of Béla Bartók is celebrated with performances of his works in most of the country's concert halls. This is particularly important on the milestone anniversary that will take place on 25 March 2021.
Making this concert by the MÁV Symphony Orchestra even more festive will be the presence of world-renowned violinist and violist Pinchas ...
Online Hungarian Folk Singing Class In English
- 25 May 2020 6:00 PM
- community
The classes are happening virtually over Zoom during this period, held at the usual day/time.
The description below is still accurate except that the regions will be adjusted to work with songs that are most suitable for online teaching. The class learns new songs each week, and welcome new people to join in any week. To register for the online class, please go to this ...