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Jewish Art Days – Columbus Ship – Budapest

On May, 31. 2018, on the Columbus Ship at the port of the River Danube will host a special concert. Three unique jazz players: András Dés, outstanding musician of Hungarian jazz life, Polish jazz singer Grzegorz Karnas and Alan Wykpisz Polish a bunch of unmistakable performances will be heard at the Jewish Art Days at the „Linking” Concert.

With András Dés, one of the most experimental musicians in home jazz, they played for the first time in the summer of summer, and it was immediately revealed that their musicality, openness to the world and their dedication to free self-expression provide a fertile ground for joint music.

It is based on Karnas’ compositions, but starting with the personalities of the three musicians. In music, they also love to unfamiliar, undiscovered areas, Karnas speaks in languages ​​that no one has ever talked about, Dés plays drums that have had other functions so far, and Wykpisz is a whimsical and creative bassist for the game of their trip.

Update Aggie Reiter

MÁV Symphony Orchestra Season Tickets – 2018/2019

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Media gathering was held at the Aria Hotel/Budapest whereas the representative of MÁV Symphonic Orchestra spoke about the coming up concerts of  the season 2018/2019.  György Lendvai, Chief Executive Officer, emphasized Tibor Szőke – master lease, in which the works of Bartók, Mozart and Brahms performed by Maximus Vengerov (great honor to have him!) Charles Duthi, Péter Csaba and Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi. Among others, Andrea Rost and Ildikó Komlósi will perform in the new season with the orchestra. In the 2018-2019 season, the MÁV Symphony Orchestra presents again ten series of passages at the Palace of Arts, the Academy of Music, the Italian Cultural Institute, the Festetics Palace and the Hungarian National Museum.

Leading conductor and artistic leader Péter Csaba. They can be seen more than ten times  this season, flanked by Gábor Takács-Nagy – former art director, Gergely Kesselyák – conductor, as well as Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi honorary conductor with the band several times.

An outstanding event of the season will be the MÁV Symphony Orchestra Japan tour 2019. The initiative came from Ingrid Fujiko Hemming pianist woman who has been a guest returning to the band. The apropos are that Japan 150 years ago took up diplomatic relations with the then Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, now between Japan and Hungary, of course, still it is unbroken and prosperous relationship. in honor of the jubilee year of the MÁV Symphony Orchestra led by Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi Japan begin in May 2019 tour, which will be the largest event in Tokyo Suntory Hall, but will affect more points. The concert tour will be taking part in the world-famous soprano Andrea Rost as well. the program prior to departure will present the band in Hungary.

Robi Lakatos is well-known not just in Hungary but throughout the world as the violin virtuoso – World musician. Through video message said that he will be on stage with his own band and the Orchestra at the same time. His music covers traditional gipsy music combines with classics and jazz.

A little ahead with unfolding, spreading the news, is that Botticelli will be giving a concert together with the MÁV Symphony Orchestra in front of twenty thousand viewers. Yet the When and Where is not covered.

In addition continuing the highly successful family concerts as well. The MÁV Symphony Orchestra’s free summer program, namely “Open Day” will be highlighted on June 2, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, the chamber orchestra formations of the artists making music starting at the University Square Károlyi Garden, one of the most beautiful squares and gardens at the Palace District. Thereafter, at the Károlyi Garden, at the University Square, at Calvin Square, at Kálmán Mikszáth Square, in the Garden of Architects and in the Garden of the Music Library. In the evening at 8p.mm at the Pollack Mihály Square, the great band plays with conductor – Tamás Csurgó. The mini-concerts are around 15 minutes in length, and at each venue appear in different formations and styles. The blocks are held between a quarter-hour break, so a pleasant walk from one location to another argument, you can listen to some of the visitors. In the time between concerts, musicians stay on the spot and await questions from the audience interest in music, concerts, and backstage secrets.

In purchasing lease tickets will be available from June 18  through online and in person  at the Museum Street at the Orchestra’s  rehearsal place.

The MÁV Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1945 by one of the largest companies in the country, the Hungarian State Railways, which is still the main supporter of the band with nearly 100 musicians. One of the country’s leading professional bands, its repertoire ranges from baroque music to contemporary, contemporary works.

Update Aggie Reiter

Budapest Summer Festival Margaret Island – 2018.

WHERE WILL YOU RESERVE YOUR SEAT!?!

Margaret Island is splitting the River Danube to Buda and Pest side.

The Margaret Open Air Theater is celebrating its 80 years anniversary.

Summer in the City and throughout Hungary the Open-Air Theaters are opening and awaiting the  foreigner and local visitors to enjoy plays, opera, folk, rock concerts, ballet companies unique performances .The theater can be reached on water, bus transportation or have a long walk through the lanes of the park. Those who wish to stroll down the River Danube can easier do so, from the Pest-side of Danube boarding on boats and it stops right at the entrance of the Open-Air theater. Arriving earlier than the actual  performance, enjoy the sights-and-sounds  the Island offers, mentioning the view of water-tower and count on in having a nice Hungarian supper at the foreground restaurant.

This year’s summer the Island’s theater celebrates its 80-years with well-known  Hungarian artists as well with guests from abroad. The opening concert will take place in the park premise, where Alexander Rybak call the audience to dance along. It will be a free opening event  regular and newcomers families, buddies are more than welcomed.

In brief cover of some of the shows not yet sold out:  Duna Carnival Gala, Salome (Opera in German with Hungarian subtitles), Ara Malikian concert (his concert included: Johann Sebastian Bach, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Paganini and many more) Szabó Balázs Band – special concert (collaboration with Modern Art Orchestra), The Great Gatsby – ballet show  (soloist: Dennis and Anastasia from St. Petersburg Mariinsky Ballet and Kiev Odessa National Ballet, Jeff Mills (planets concert with the Danubia Orchestra of Óbuda), From Opera to Tango – Edwin Schrott Gala concert, Emmerich Kálmán: Circus Princess – Operetta, Béjart Ballet Lausanne – The Magic Flute – classic ballet, Giuseppe Verdi: Rigoletto (Opera in Italian with Hungarian subtitles), Bernstein 100 –  concert – An American in Paris (Bernstein and Gershwin on the stage at the Margaret Island), Film Music Fantasy  – Symphonic Film Music Concert, Carmel concert – (One of the most popular singers for over 14 years in Hungary.  Last but not least: Magna Cum Laude electro-acoustic concert with the Kossuth Award winning violinist Miklós Szenhelyi.

For indepth info: http://www.szabadter.hu

The past days press announcement was made at the Margaret Open-Air Theater, by  Teodóra Bán – executive director and artistic director

To be continued shortly with update with other theaters throughout the country’s performances.

Update Aggie Reiter

HOPTOP Brewery – PASO 15th Birthday Celebration

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The Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra (PASO) and the HopTop Brewery craft brewery have come up with an innovative idea to surprise their thirsty fans in beer and music.

The band is now celebrating its 15th anniversary and on this occasion, the famous small-scale (Kraft) craft beer brewery thrown a specific market.

Let alone would not be a novelty (we have seen this), but here is the truly innovative way of presenting the song of PASO’s premier music.

The PASO Ska IPA (it was named)… the beer brewed in a limited edition, of which a total of two barrels and 1500 bottles were produced. On the back side of the beer label is a link and/or a QR code to listen to the new song called „As One” which is only published in this way at the time being for the general public. The song will be heard  at the Belfeszt live concert just in three days to come at the Szabadság Square (district.V.) starting at 6 p.m. This will be their the big celebrating concert  and spiced up  to their 15th Birthday. The audience is awaited and no entry fee.

And so forth … without the Hoptop brewery’s support in producing a special beer to come out with a label to the PASO’s birthday it would not have happend.

Ali Rawech – master brewer and ownerHopTop Brewery said: “This is a special occasion made beer, which is striking PASO, since it is a 8% double IPA. At the same time it is special because it is made with the Australian hops (Galaxy)… double cold hops, which makes it unique, fruity scents and flavors can be felt inside rolling down your throat!”

“Of course the best part was the joint brainstorming, tasting and brewing. We did not want to stop with the idea “just” to make a common beer, we wanted to screw something up” – told Kristóf Tóth (KRSa) the band’s singer and frontman.

The change of musical culture, MP3 penetration of a new disk, music is no longer the embodiment, the graphic appearance (anno the cover art, cartridge cases filled the role). This bottle of beer now return to the “substance” of music, canvas gives a visual messages in addition to a functional beer with music having  inseparable duo.

What better pairing beer and music in one hand on a nice breezy summer evening.

PASO ska IPA will be/is available at the following locations:

Gourmet Foods Gödöllő – 8. Petőfi Sándor Square

Kapca – Szeged – 1. Rákóczi Street

Circus – Kecskemét – 3 Bercsényi Street

Beers and Books Budapest –  46/b Pannónia Street

Special Beer Shop Budapest – Hegedűs Gyula Street (Also home delivery).

Beer selection Budapest –  22-24 József Blvd.

Beer Shop Budapest – 5/B Oltvány Árok (Ditch)

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

“Stairway to India” – economic, culinary, tourism event in Budapest

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The India Ambassador’s resident was surely fascinating venue a real tourism venue and worthwhile walking dozen-and-dozen up the

“Stairway to India”

so told the Ambassador as greeting and thanking the invitation.

A composite event on promotion of India States –  their economic, culinary and tourism potentials, coupled with a food pairing and wine-tasting event was organised at Embassy Residence on May 12, 2018. The event also promoted samples of wineries from Hungary’s regions as well as from India.

The States of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Hyderabad, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West-Bengal, and their ”Make in India” potential, were showcased to a distinguished audience of around 200 dignitaries from government and businesses from Hungary. VIP guests included former PM Péter Medgyessy,  Dr. Pana Petra, Deputy State Secretary for Foreign Trade, Mr. Szilveszter Bus, Deputy State Secretary for Southern Opening, MFAT. The event also showcased a Rajasthani folk dance, which was performed by Ms. Judith Abraham, followed by a puppet show by Markus theatre.

In his welcome speech, Ambassador Rahul Chhabra also informed the guests about the upcoming 4th International Day of Yoga and 3rd Ganga Danube-Festival and introduced to audience and the media present, the famous Hungarian actress – Boglarka CsoszYoga Brand Ambassador.

The event was very well received by the visitors. Many took the occasion and inquired about the different states and regions with the tourism opportunities India has to offer.

Just a glimpse into the Rajasthani folk dance:

Update snaps, video: Aggie Reiter

Tunisian cuisine cooking in Budapest

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A special cooking experience!

Location was at Gastropolis Cooking School, District, XIII., 9. Hegedűs Gy. Street – Budapest

One of the rare occasions that a Tunisian chef visit to Hungary. This, by the way was about a Tunisian cooking show with help by arriving to Budapest the  well-known Tunisian chief to learn the basic Tunisian cuisine recipes. At this special event  Hexc. Samia Ilhem Ammar – Tunis Ambassador to Hungary was invited to highlight the show and support the competitors by Head, Tunisian National Tourist Office – Budapest.

The invited participants were selected in groups by 3, as to prepare a 3-course of traditional Tunisian menu and each team took the ride with plus an extra pinch of their own taste and to the looks.

Jury members were: Fruzsina Viszkok – YouTube vlogger – Tunisia fan, János Jancsa – Bamba Marha Burger Bar owner, Street Kitchen, András Wolf – Chefs – chef jury member, New York Café executive chef – member of the Bocuse d’Or Academy

At the end of the simultaneous cooking, the jury’s prizes were awarded to the winner team,  and as to the best team they will be automatically invited in the coming fall to a gastronomic – Tunisian press tour.

At the end of the celebration the  members of the cooking teams were invited to enjoying the supper cooked by them.

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

 

Pentecost at the Castle Garden Bazaar – 2018

Herczku Ágnes folk singer – photo by _BacsiRobertLaszlo

Summer in the City … Festival season on the go!

May, 19. – 21. 2018.

The Várkert Bazaar has a three-day program series waiting for those who wish to relax at the long weekend of Pentecost. Free open-air family programs are available at Ybl Miklós Square and Neo-Renaissance Garden: handicrafts, various toys and concert halls. There will be a handicraft fair, and gastronomic experiences will be provided by streetfoods. In the evenings, star guitarists give a free concert, including Radics Gigi, Kelemen Coat and Hiperkarma. Hello Wood is again guaranteed by Hello Wood: after the puffy eggs, giant swings will decorate the Ybl Miklós space, which visitors can try out!

Participation to the programs are free of charge.

Update Aggie Reiter

Works of Dana Lixenberg – Imperial Courts – Mai Manó House – Budapest

  Mai Manó House – District, VI., 20. Nagymező Street – Budapest

Exhibition opens from May, 25. 2018. until Aug, 16. 2018.

Can be visited through Tuesday – Sunday  from Noon – 7 p.m.

Curator: Claudia Küssel, leading curator of Mai Manó House

Dana Lixenberg (1964 Amsterdam, NL) is considered as one of the outstanding voices in contemporary documentary photography.

Her sensitive and personal approach to socially vulnerable communities were close to her. She studied photography at the London College of Printing from 1984 to 1986 and at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam from 1987 until 1989. Lixenberg has exhibited at museums and institutions including: Aperture, New York; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam; Centre Photographique, Rouen; MMK, Frankfurt; The Photographer’s Gallery, London; Busan Biennial, Busan; Huis Marseille, Amsterdam; Kunsthal, Rotterdam; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; FOAM, Amsterdam; Frans Halsmuseum De Hallen, Haarlem; and LACPS, Los Angeles.

Dana Lixenberg – Imperial Courts 1993-2015  holds the outcome of a long-term photographic project. In 1992, Lixenberg was asked by a Dutch magazine to travel to South Central Los Angeles and document the tense situation that had arisen in the aftermath of Rodney King’s brutal beating by LA police and the subsequent acquittal of all the police officers who had been at the scene. Lixenberg visited the area of the riots and slowly a relationship evolved with the residents of the Imperial Courts social housing project, in the Watts area of Los Angeles.

In her projects Lixenberg’s focus is often on individuals and communities struggling to survive with dignity amid difficult social conditions. Although the residents were initially wary of Lixenberg, she nevertheless managed to develop a long-term relationship with them. With her large format camera she returned on countless occasions to Imperial Courts over a period of twenty-two years.

Editorial works by Lixenberg are often published in newspapers and magazines such as Newsweek, Vibe, The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker and Rolling Stone. Last year Lixenberg won the prestigious Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize for her work on the Imperial Courts project. Besides black and white portraits and landscapes, the exhibition at the Mai Mano House comprises of video recordings, an audio installation, and a web documentary. A book that was published on the project by Roma Publications has also won several awards.

The exhibition has been realised with the kind support of the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Budapest, the Mondriaan Fund and the National Cultural Fund in Hungary.

Upon press release

Update Aggie Reiter

GODDESS I WOMAN – Latest Exhibition – Hopp Ferenc Asian Art Museum – Budapest

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Latest Exhibition:  GODDESS I  WOMAN – Hopp Ferenc Asian Art Museum

Thursday, of May, 10. 2018, the exhibition can be visited until January, 6. 2019.

District, VI., 103. Andrássy Rd. – Budapest

The invited guests were welcomed by Dr. Györgyi Fajcsák – director of the Ferenc Hopp Art Museum of Asia. The exhibition was opened – Alexandra Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Deputy Mayor of Human Resources and Hexc. Rahul Chhabra, India Ambassador to Hungary. The exhibition was unveiled by curator Robert Válóczi –indologist.
During the exhibition opening ceremony, classical elements, dances choreographed “Goddess” syllabus by artists: Somi Panni Bharatanath (South Indian Dance), Saumya Shukla Kathak (Northern Indian Dance), Turi Flower Odyssey (Eastern Indian Dance), Gabriella Tóth Conjuncture (dance of the Ándhra Pradés State).

The main purpose of the new exhibition of the Hopp Museum is to present the various forms of appearance of the Hindu Goddess according to their female role. The majority of objects presented came from the Indian Hopp Museum collection of material, to engage in works that reflect contemporary artists, Abhisék Singh custom visuals, which also focused on the person of the Goddess.

The Déví cult and the traditional female roles in India.

For the Goddess or as it is called in India, the various regional cults associated with Dévi have a long history of the Indian subcontinent. The Déví cult and the traditional female roles in India from the age of the Indus Valley to the 21st century globalized society, the Goddess was worshiped and the inhabitants of India still worship today.

The Goddess, like Hinduism itself, has many faces, and has a different tradition for each face and every form of appearance. Show as the Young Beauty who enchants the gods and mortals alike. Show as the faithful Wife who gently sits on his husband’s lap.Show as the Mother, the Creator of all things and of all living things. But also show as the Wild Warrior who destroys evil and saves the world from destructionn.

At the exhibition each room show the different passionate woman. E.g. the pictures illustrating the love affairs of the Krishna and Radha social taboos placed on the walls of the hall are illustrative examples of how passionate love for God can lead to all Hindu goals of life: the liberation of the everlasting revolutions of the rebirths (samsara).

The opening ceremony ended with the Raga Fusion:  Zoltán Lantos violinist and Pt Rajesh Gangani “table artist” concert. Thereafter the Goddness I Woman  exhibition was open to view.

In addition to the works of art they are presented for the first time QR codes and Augmented Reality (Augmented Reality) with support in contemplation on the subject,

Update  snaps, video by Aggie Reiter

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First Dormeo Home Store – Budapest – Allee Shopping Center.

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The Best Good Night’s Sleep comes with the Best Comfort!

The bedding products not only look good, but surely cozy enough to have a Good Night Sleep!

Opening of the first Dormeo Home Store in Budapest at the Allee  Shopping Center. On this occasion a little party was thrown with “Bogi”- the singer performance and other celebs with welcoming exotic snacks.

Many of us have less time to relax in the fast-paced world. To overcome this situation, Dormeo Home recommends with their bedding that you indulge in 100% in them.  With the bedding… mix and match different colors and create your own looks.The pillows with softness and coziness gives extra luxury sleep. The “Hero” blanket is classic stylish and also decorative with pillow by simply bed throw.

With cozy mattresses bought by  Dormeo Home store are perfectly supporting by the body, not just the neck, the back, the lower back and leg section, so in the morning to start the day is better … it is not just a dream to sleep well. In addition the store has it all in one place from the bed linens, pillows, quilts, mattresses with the selection of practical kitchen ware and household utensils also thought of the costumers needs of today.

The Dormeo story started with a single foam mattress in 2002. This led to a “revolution” and the brand started changing people’s perception about sleeping habits, quickly becoming the synonym for mattresses by offering customers innovations, good value for money, safe purchase and best service. Today DORMEO® brand offers an array of high quality sleeping and living products: mattresses, toppers, pillows, duvets, beddings, living room items, bathroom accessories and is an expert for sleeping solutions. Dormeo has more than 300 products in portfolio and is a globally trusted sleep expert brand with millions of satisfied customers and millions of products sold all over the world.

Dormeo has international presence and more than 15 years of expertise and is leader in bringing innovations and new materials to markets. For development in Dormeo numerous verification are made by international, acknowledged, independent and authorized institutions. More than 8 million loyal users and several awards are proof that Dormeo is on the right track. All products are based on innovative technologies and quality materials to provide optimal comfort and ensure healthy sleeping.

Opening hours: from Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Allee Shopping Center – Dormeo Home Store – on the 2nd. floor.

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter