12 result(s) for folk culture in Events
'The World of Rogues', National Dance Theatre Budapest, 16 December
- 16 Dec 2022 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Rogues and highwaymen are typical characters of Hungarian folk traditions. Folk songs, folk tales and ballads preserve the memories of our most famous highwaymen and they feature as a popular topic in folk art. They are often idealised as heroes in folk memory.
This is how “Hungarian Robin Hoods”, our legendary rogues were born: Jóska Sóbri, Imre Bogár, Márton Vidróczky, Bandi Angyal and, ...
'Little Night of Horrors', Palace of Arts Budapest, 10 October
- 31 Oct 2022 8:00 PM
- contemporary
This Halloween concert is the result of a new initiative of the Budafok Dohnanyi Orchestra that they believe will prove to be a creative and joyful one for many people. Instead of attempting to evoke the commercialized American folk festival, it harkens back to the ancient Celtic tradition, lining up music that ranges from terrifying to cathartic to playful.
"Basically, we have a very strange, ...
Дeva & Ben Leavez Concert, A38 Ship Budapest, 16 December
- 16 Dec 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Single titled Fa lenni (Being a Tree) is the first harbinger of the Deva debut album to be released in January. This concert is the premiere of the single, as well as Deva’s year-end Christmas concert. The special evening will be opened by Ben Leavez’s live act.
Дeva (Deva) is the DIY solo project of Budapest-based Takcs Dorina. Music has always played a huge role in the life of the ...
FolkEmbassy 10 Year Anniversary, Fonó Budapest, 30 November
- 30 Nov 2021 7:00 PM
- contemporary
This year FolkEmbassy celebrates its tenth anniversary. Director of the band is Junior Prima award winning violinist Rosonczy-Kovács Mihály.
The concert will present selections from their programs entitled: "… The Great War in folk song and poetry"; "Hungary in Europe - Europe in Hungary"; "Central European Suite"; "… Thanking the Roma for Hungarian Culture"; "The sun is shining… folk ...
Danube Art Ensemble: 'Beautiful Mezőség', Palace of Arts Budapest, 24 October
- 24 Oct 2021 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Inspired by the success of its production, Our Love, Kalotaszeg, the Danube Art Ensemble chooses again to focus on the folk art and dance tradition of a single region, this time the Mezőség (Câmpia Transilvaniei) in Transylvania.
The Mezőség is highly prized by those who love folk art, and the region has attracted countless amateur and professional collectors.
Béla Bartók, Zoltán Kodály, ...
Chamber Thursday: Napfonat, Trafó Budapest, 21 October
- 21 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Napfonat is an energetic, women’s a capella ensemble, filled out with percussion instruments. Five separate voices weave together to create so much more. Napfonat searches for answers to ancient questions working from the common basis of Hungarian and other peoples’ music.
Their polyphonic unit sometimes sounds with the energy of a chorus, other times a soft individual voice comes forward. ...
The Naked Monkey, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 20 July
- 20 Jul 2021 7:01 PM
- contemporary
The Idéző 1.84 Company, together with Ádám Kiss-B and Marcell Szabó is planning a special evening from the eternal works of Béla Bartók, where music and dance rightly pay tribute to the figure of the famous composer.
We gain insight into the historical “kaleidoscope” of Hungarian times, as a rapid succession of colourfully swirling changes, through the male world of Hungarian folk dances. A ...
Cabaret Medrano, Kobuci Garden Budapest, 20 July
- 20 Jul 2021 6:36 PM
- contemporary
In 2021, the band Cabaret Medrano celebrates its 20th anniversary. The band would like to celebrate this occasion with the best of concert series, which will be presented for the first time in the Kobuci Garden.
The evening will start with the band of the Hungarian blues legend, Jenő Fekete and the Blues Rockers.
Cabaret Medrano is a characteristically budapester band, which integrates the ...
Fresh Folk And Napfonat Concert, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 10 July
- 10 Jul 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Napfonat is an energetic female a cappella band. Five voices that join in a powerful polyphonic braid of sound, supported by percussion instruments, amounting to something greater than the sum of its parts.
Their debut album Szól a Világ is an exciting journey through styles, cultures and human stories. Napfonat looks for the wisdom that all folk cultures share – their first album is ripe ...
'The World of Rogues', National Dance Theatre Budapest, 16 December
- 16 Dec 2022 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Rogues and highwaymen are typical characters of Hungarian folk traditions. Folk songs, folk tales and ballads preserve the memories of our most famous highwaymen and they feature as a popular topic in folk art. They are often idealised as heroes in folk memory.
This is how “Hungarian Robin Hoods”, our legendary rogues were born: Jóska Sóbri, Imre Bogár, Márton Vidróczky, Bandi Angyal and, ...
'Little Night of Horrors', Palace of Arts Budapest, 10 October
- 31 Oct 2022 8:00 PM
- contemporary
This Halloween concert is the result of a new initiative of the Budafok Dohnanyi Orchestra that they believe will prove to be a creative and joyful one for many people. Instead of attempting to evoke the commercialized American folk festival, it harkens back to the ancient Celtic tradition, lining up music that ranges from terrifying to cathartic to playful.
"Basically, we have a very strange, ...
Дeva & Ben Leavez Concert, A38 Ship Budapest, 16 December
- 16 Dec 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Single titled Fa lenni (Being a Tree) is the first harbinger of the Deva debut album to be released in January. This concert is the premiere of the single, as well as Deva’s year-end Christmas concert. The special evening will be opened by Ben Leavez’s live act.
Дeva (Deva) is the DIY solo project of Budapest-based Takcs Dorina. Music has always played a huge role in the life of the ...
FolkEmbassy 10 Year Anniversary, Fonó Budapest, 30 November
- 30 Nov 2021 7:00 PM
- contemporary
This year FolkEmbassy celebrates its tenth anniversary. Director of the band is Junior Prima award winning violinist Rosonczy-Kovács Mihály.
The concert will present selections from their programs entitled: "… The Great War in folk song and poetry"; "Hungary in Europe - Europe in Hungary"; "Central European Suite"; "… Thanking the Roma for Hungarian Culture"; "The sun is shining… folk ...
Danube Art Ensemble: 'Beautiful Mezőség', Palace of Arts Budapest, 24 October
- 24 Oct 2021 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Inspired by the success of its production, Our Love, Kalotaszeg, the Danube Art Ensemble chooses again to focus on the folk art and dance tradition of a single region, this time the Mezőség (Câmpia Transilvaniei) in Transylvania.
The Mezőség is highly prized by those who love folk art, and the region has attracted countless amateur and professional collectors.
Béla Bartók, Zoltán Kodály, ...
Chamber Thursday: Napfonat, Trafó Budapest, 21 October
- 21 Oct 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Napfonat is an energetic, women’s a capella ensemble, filled out with percussion instruments. Five separate voices weave together to create so much more. Napfonat searches for answers to ancient questions working from the common basis of Hungarian and other peoples’ music.
Their polyphonic unit sometimes sounds with the energy of a chorus, other times a soft individual voice comes forward. ...
The Naked Monkey, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 20 July
- 20 Jul 2021 7:01 PM
- contemporary
The Idéző 1.84 Company, together with Ádám Kiss-B and Marcell Szabó is planning a special evening from the eternal works of Béla Bartók, where music and dance rightly pay tribute to the figure of the famous composer.
We gain insight into the historical “kaleidoscope” of Hungarian times, as a rapid succession of colourfully swirling changes, through the male world of Hungarian folk dances. A ...
Cabaret Medrano, Kobuci Garden Budapest, 20 July
- 20 Jul 2021 6:36 PM
- contemporary
In 2021, the band Cabaret Medrano celebrates its 20th anniversary. The band would like to celebrate this occasion with the best of concert series, which will be presented for the first time in the Kobuci Garden.
The evening will start with the band of the Hungarian blues legend, Jenő Fekete and the Blues Rockers.
Cabaret Medrano is a characteristically budapester band, which integrates the ...
Fresh Folk And Napfonat Concert, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 10 July
- 10 Jul 2021 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Napfonat is an energetic female a cappella band. Five voices that join in a powerful polyphonic braid of sound, supported by percussion instruments, amounting to something greater than the sum of its parts.
Their debut album Szól a Világ is an exciting journey through styles, cultures and human stories. Napfonat looks for the wisdom that all folk cultures share – their first album is ripe ...