‘Musikfest Berlin’ Celebrates Hungary’s Péter Eötvös Hungarian composer/conductor Péter Eötvös belongs to the world. Hungary can claim him as a native son and local hero, but... 2019.09.18.
The Cimbalom Takes the Spotlight in Budapest for the First-Ever World Competition Musician Miklós Lukács intends to set the world on fire with his charismatic instrument: the cimbalom. He has created a... 2019.08.16.
Kálmán’s “Gypsy Princess” Sparkles in Budapest Summer Festival’s Margitsziget OpenAir Stage Right from the first notes of the Overture, we are struck by the melancholy of composer Imre Kálmán’s soul. His... 2019.07.17.
Budapest Festival Orchestra Brings the Healing Power of Music to Korea “Ladies and gentlemen,” began the Maestro, with carefully measured tones to allow for a simultaneous onstage translation, “we come to... 2019.07.03.
Recirquel Takes Its Circus Magic to New York The old American saying: “It’s a three-ring circus!” paints a picture of an entertaining chaos. That colourful phrase historically refers... 2019.02.07.
Cultural Diplomacy: Magyar-Made Music Goes Abroad The international attention to things musical from Hungary has been occurring a bit more than usual this year. For one... 2018.12.12.
