205 result(s) for hungarian ballet
Classical Bravura, Opera House Budapest, 21 April
- 21 Apr 2024 7:00 PM
- classical
Four one-act ballet in three parts.
The Hungarian National Ballet invites you to its perhaps most elegant quadruple bill at the magnificent auditorium of the Budapest Opera House.
Accompanied by a symphony orchestra, the one-act choreographies based on classical technique are true gems of the genre. The virtuoso solos, duets and ensembles of Paquita Suite provide perfect opportunity for ...
'Carmina Burana', Opera House Budapest, 16 April
- 16 Apr 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Scenic cantata, in the original languages, with Hungarian and English surtitles.
O Fortuna. Everyone knows the overwhelmingly powerful opening motifs of Carl Orff's most famous work. What fewer people know is that Carmina Burana was not intended to be an oratorical work, but was instead expressly meant for the stage.
This becomes clear from the piece's (originally Latin) subtitle: “Secular ...
Pure Source - Works by Bartók, National Concert Hall Budapest, 9 April
- 9 Apr 2024 7:30 PM
- classical
Béla Bartók is the most important figure in Hungarian music literature. His folk music collections were indispensable for the following generations' efforts to preserve the values of Hungarian culture: the melodies he recorded continue to define traditional folk and classical music to this day, and keep inspiring the world of jazz and world music.
Bartók was keenly interested in the music of ...
Mayerling, Opera House Budapest, 3 April
- 3 Apr 2024 7:00 PM
- classical
Ballet in three acts
Kenneth MacMillan's fourth full-length ballet relates the tragic story of the heir to the Austrian throne and his mistress.
The choreographer's treatment of the 1889 double suicide of Crown Prince Rudolf and Mary Vetsera in light of the social, political and personal pressures that beset the two protagonists resulted in an extraordinarily shocking work, one widely ...
Internationally Renowned Don Giovanni Production at Opera House in Budapest
- 22 Feb 2024 5:20 AM
- community & culture
Following Salzburg, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Paris, Claus Guth's critically acclaimed 2008 adaptation of Don Giovanni is being presented at the National Opera House in Hungary. The title role of this provocative, youthful production is performed by Gábor Bretz and Károly Szemerédy, the ensembles of the Hungarian State Opera are conducted by principal conductor Martin Rajna.
Escape from Budapest to Bratislava, Slovakia
- 8 Feb 2024 4:00 PM
- specials
For expats living in Hungary, a weekend break to this neighbouring Capital city is a top tip as it offers an enjoyable journey through history and culture. Bratislava, known as Pozsony in Hungarian, served as the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, making it a city brimming with historical significance that’s well worth a visit.
'Jazz & Wine Picnic' At Paloznak Near Balaton, 1 - 3 August
- 31 Jan 2024 12:43 PM
- entertainment
August 1 - 3 is the date of this year’s Paloznak Jazz and Wine Picnic that will be held at the northern shore of Lake Balaton for those that enjoy good music, quality wine, and gourmet food.
Interview: Emese Danks, Member of Advisory Board of the BFO's Managing Director
- 19 Jan 2024 8:14 AM
- community & culture
Emese Danks has been involved in the work of the advisory board of the BFO’s managing director, Orsolya Erdődy, for several years.
Budapest Opera House Announces Slavic Theme for 2023-24 Season
- 28 Dec 2023 6:20 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera has announced that it is dedicating its 140th season in 2023-24 to Slavic music, with 14 premieres and 40 works connected to Slavic culture, General Director Szilveszter Ókovács.
Classical Bravura, Opera House Budapest, 21 April
- 21 Apr 2024 7:00 PM
- classical
Four one-act ballet in three parts.
The Hungarian National Ballet invites you to its perhaps most elegant quadruple bill at the magnificent auditorium of the Budapest Opera House.
Accompanied by a symphony orchestra, the one-act choreographies based on classical technique are true gems of the genre. The virtuoso solos, duets and ensembles of Paquita Suite provide perfect opportunity for ...
'Carmina Burana', Opera House Budapest, 16 April
- 16 Apr 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Scenic cantata, in the original languages, with Hungarian and English surtitles.
O Fortuna. Everyone knows the overwhelmingly powerful opening motifs of Carl Orff's most famous work. What fewer people know is that Carmina Burana was not intended to be an oratorical work, but was instead expressly meant for the stage.
This becomes clear from the piece's (originally Latin) subtitle: “Secular ...
Pure Source - Works by Bartók, National Concert Hall Budapest, 9 April
- 9 Apr 2024 7:30 PM
- classical
Béla Bartók is the most important figure in Hungarian music literature. His folk music collections were indispensable for the following generations' efforts to preserve the values of Hungarian culture: the melodies he recorded continue to define traditional folk and classical music to this day, and keep inspiring the world of jazz and world music.
Bartók was keenly interested in the music of ...
Mayerling, Opera House Budapest, 3 April
- 3 Apr 2024 7:00 PM
- classical
Ballet in three acts
Kenneth MacMillan's fourth full-length ballet relates the tragic story of the heir to the Austrian throne and his mistress.
The choreographer's treatment of the 1889 double suicide of Crown Prince Rudolf and Mary Vetsera in light of the social, political and personal pressures that beset the two protagonists resulted in an extraordinarily shocking work, one widely ...
Internationally Renowned Don Giovanni Production at Opera House in Budapest
- 22 Feb 2024 5:20 AM
- community & culture
Following Salzburg, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Paris, Claus Guth's critically acclaimed 2008 adaptation of Don Giovanni is being presented at the National Opera House in Hungary. The title role of this provocative, youthful production is performed by Gábor Bretz and Károly Szemerédy, the ensembles of the Hungarian State Opera are conducted by principal conductor Martin Rajna.
Escape from Budapest to Bratislava, Slovakia
- 8 Feb 2024 4:00 PM
- specials
For expats living in Hungary, a weekend break to this neighbouring Capital city is a top tip as it offers an enjoyable journey through history and culture. Bratislava, known as Pozsony in Hungarian, served as the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, making it a city brimming with historical significance that’s well worth a visit.
'Jazz & Wine Picnic' At Paloznak Near Balaton, 1 - 3 August
- 31 Jan 2024 12:43 PM
- entertainment
August 1 - 3 is the date of this year’s Paloznak Jazz and Wine Picnic that will be held at the northern shore of Lake Balaton for those that enjoy good music, quality wine, and gourmet food.
Interview: Emese Danks, Member of Advisory Board of the BFO's Managing Director
- 19 Jan 2024 8:14 AM
- community & culture
Emese Danks has been involved in the work of the advisory board of the BFO’s managing director, Orsolya Erdődy, for several years.
Budapest Opera House Announces Slavic Theme for 2023-24 Season
- 28 Dec 2023 6:20 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Opera has announced that it is dedicating its 140th season in 2023-24 to Slavic music, with 14 premieres and 40 works connected to Slavic culture, General Director Szilveszter Ókovács.