20 Nov

Food and Literature – Italian Culture Institute – Budapest

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In the series of  A Week of Italian Cuisine in the World at the Italian Culture Institute was held a theater show … Art of Cooking … with Maria Teresa Ruta –  Guenda Goria – Silvia Siravo entitled Food and Literature.

Food from ancient times has a long history especially when it comes to Italy flavors.

A culinary evening with sayings from famous people’s, movie worlds, traditional Italian dishes, wines, composers, desserts was on showcase. Began the show by going back in time to biblical age – Eve and forbidden fruit (apple) with several stops in historical lanes to the foodstuffs  and their role in history.

The meals damped not only our hunger, but also creating an opportunity to – based on the Convivio Latin phrase meaning = be in community, share with each other our joys, our sorrows.

Literary works refer to moments of sharing meals, recipes and dishes, because all that is about food, is also a question an important question of life for the Italians. Probably, not on my own, many know, that taking a pan of food over to the neighbor, friends is a kind act, but if the pan, pot is not given back it can become a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility between each other. The Italian of housewives cooking tools are the most important thing in life.

This evening we sat by the imaginary “tables” …  how decisive the food is for our lives. Of course, the words were spiced up with entertaining musical inserts.

For example, Rossini  “set of table” , in his words: Q.: “What is Love for the heart, is the stomach appetite. The stomach is the conductor that conducts the orchestra of emotions, empty stomach sounds like a bassoon or resentful longing flute, while a full rumble beating rhythm of pleasure, joy drumbeat. Love is nothing but hustle and bustle on stage primadonna whose passionate voice intoxicating our ears and our hearts to kidnap. Eat and Love, Sing and Digest are the four acts of the comonic opera that we call LIFE, which is quickly fleeting moment like drunkenness caused by champagne. A fool to let it go without enjoying it”

They talked about the Italian movies having  such an effect culinary  moments, such as:  “The Sweet Life” – Ravioli with spelled spinach,  „An American in Rome” – Tomato Spaghetti, ”For a Bunch of Dollars” – Sausage Beans, „Panther” – Flavored Macaroni … „Swept away” – Seafood with spaghetti …just mentioning a few.

Almost certain by the end, after the imaginary “table” everybody became terribly hungry and in company asked one-an-other … Are you hungry? … Where shall we to head to eat?

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

19 Nov

Artistic Nail Design @ Budapest

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Artistic Nail Design and Freddy Mercury goes well together on Time Square!

Sneak Peak into the Artistic Nail Designs – Nailalliance -Innovators of Beauty press conference was held at the five-star Boscolo Hotel –Budapest formerly New York Palace – Budapest located in the city center which was built at the end of the 19th century.

There is a saying that perfume dress you up, but to be full dressed the nails at the fingertips should not be left out. Are you ready to rock or rather having glittering nails with the star-dust artistic shades. No need to travel to the western side of Europe such as: to Netherland, France, UK or to the other side of the Moon to Australia, Tasmania, Canada or Mexico where there are already Artistic nail designer artist, because in the Central Europe countries the first Artistic Nail products have arrived to three stores in Budapest – Hungary.

Christian Lacheny – Vice President of International Sales welcomed the media representatives, who describe the grounds of the Artistic Nail Design by saying Q.: „The company is 9 years old. Growing around the world. Women want to feel good-by changing the shape, the color of their nails according to their mood, time of the day, just like they do in Hollywood.”

Alisha Rimando – Head of Artistic Nail Design and Creative Director and Published Author. Over 18 years of experience and dedication to education and product development in the nail industry, she brings immense knowledge and skill to the brand and unprecedented team of Educators. As said, the education is a major priority at Artistic Nail Design cause the educators are direct representatives of the brand. The nail technician go through by the highest levels of intensive training in nail design and product application. Artistic Educators are carefully hand selected based on extensive criteria. Alisha Rimando, world champion nail art artist took the floor and talked about the company itself, be saying: Q.: „A couple of years ago, the nail art was considered to be dead.  The nail polish sales, were not too much of an interest. Particularly those of the “special effects” in variety. However in the 21 century it’s clear that nail art did not die.  Seems to be a bigger interest than ever in intricate manicure designs. The company was dreamed by 3 folks and actually all the products are made in L.A. where the warehouse is based and carrying out marketing at the same venue. The professional nail products made by world renown nail technicians. One of the great things about the brand, the company separates apart from other nail producers from around the world, having all nail technicians, who create nail products. The company produce 6 gel polish color collections annually to continuously provide the Nail Artist with a contemporary palette of shades. In addition to more than 100 gorgeous gel polish colors, the Artistic Nail Designers also produces professional nail artistry tools and implements.”

Most of the women want to have their natural nails with beautiful manicure, and with their colorful nails lasting for 21 days without chipping, breaking weak nails. Also there are available shorter period of time to last the nail color. They are paying attention to the current fashion and things that are going on in Hollywood.

Many women wish to change per day the nail colors to match their outfit. With the color revolution they may. With the Perfect Dip Powders, provide the color and strengthen to grow natural nails length, they can save the time at the manicure by having that extra strength. In the beauty sector these nail products are getting more-and-more popular.  Beside the makeup and outfit, the nails can be changed everyday, depending the time of the day or where to go to polish up for the spookiest night.

The Bohemian Rhapsody movie’s advertisement with the Artistic Nail Design was released in the States on November, 12 and became already number one movie  commercial  around the world. The opportunity to collaborate and celebrate this collection with movie industry received a huge press. Around 30 million saw the Bohemian Rhapsody commercial already. The collection on the shelves here in Hungary  and available at 3 Budapest’s Mall Center. Many know, that the flurry of the season is due to all of the running around in search of the idea gift and now that these are available in Budapest the shoppers can get a handle on the holidays with these festive packed goodies.

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16 Nov

Third Italian Gastronomic World Week – Budapest

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ITALY!  –  EATALY!

November, 19. – 25 . 2018. 

Joining for the 3rd time to the Italian Cuisine world week in Budapest  with more than 130 countries to celebrate Italian Cuisine Week. the initiative will explore the popularity of Italian food, wine, groceries, restaurants all prepared as evidence of the “Made in Italy” brand’s which has been international successful.

At the Embassy of Italy Budapest hosted media representatives to announce the details to the forthcoming series of events regarding to the  A Week of Italian Cuisine in the World.  

Over the centuries, Italy’s universally beloved products have become ambassadors for Italian excellence. For each, all-natural ingredients are incorporated into age-old recipes still followed by generations of artisans across Italy’s 20 regions. Thanks to this passion for tradition and quality, Italy is known across the globe in over a 100 countries for its specialties.

This event includes more than 1000 initiatives and includes over 300 offices between diplomatic and consular offices. The Embassy of Italy Budapest together with Italian Cultural Institutes, also with the involvement of the Italian Institute for Trade Promotion (ICE Budapest), the Italian Tourism Office (ENIT) and the Italian Chamber of Commerce and the Italian Academy of Kitchen to promote top quality Italian cuisine.  The rich program of the events includes thematic menus, gala dinners, seminars  (the story of Italian wine ), food and wine tastings as well as film screening illustrating how Italian food has become part of the history in cinema.

The Italian culinary is art and the Mediterranean diet is just one of the elements that make Italy the most healthiest country in the world.

The backbone of this third edition is promoting Mediterranean Diet and its ingredients …
discussion on healthy diet and/to preventive medicine, with healthy recipes, quick and easy to make with products available on the local stores will be published on the Embassy website (www.ambbudapest.esteri.it).

The promotion with the “Pasta Pesto Day” initiative, which as a result of the Morandi Bridge tragedy promotes the most typical recipe in the restaurant all over the world, where a portion of the proceeds will go to the Municipality of Genoa .

In addition to enjoying food, the wine takes place on the table and with it the Italian life style comes alive.  There is an Italian saying “By the set table, one does not grow old”. At the event  jointly organized with the Budapest’s ICE Agency curated  Barbara Tamburini, the internationally renowned expert, qualitative growth of Italian vineyards will talk about the 20 regions of 10 vinyards in Italy. The wine-show will be represented by Erzsébet Sala.

November, 19. 2018 – 6.30 p.m. 

Life and Literature “Recitar Eating” – “Recitar mangiando” Italian Culture Institution – Giuseppe Verdi Hall. Theatrical  presentation about the Art of Cooking by three actresses Maria Teresa Ruta, Guenda Goria and Silvia Siravo tell through the various authors of the world in literature, the meaning of food in life, traveling through history, philosophy, psychology, music and poetry.

“An American in Rome” – director Vincenti Minelli –  Italian Culture Institution – Cinema Hall.  Alberto Sordi in the role of Nando Moricone – “Maccarone, you provoked me and I destroy you now, maccarone!

November, 21. 2018 – 7 p.m. ENIT – Gala Dinner – Italian Culture Institution – Giuseppe Verdi Hall. Evening dedicated to Italian and Hungarian tour operators with a dinner focusing on the Mediterranean Diet. ENIT 2019 Activity Program.

November, 22. 2018. – 11.30 a.m. – 1 p.m. “Tradition and Quality” – Hotel Marriott – Budapest

Conference … Traveling around 20 provinces with 10 vineyard regions, introducing the Italian wines.

November, 22. 2018 . – 5.30 p.m. Apericena Tasting of typical products of Puglia . During the  evening you can taste a selection of local products from Puglia as the base of the Mediterranean Diet. 

November, 19th – 25th 2018.  Seven-day adventure to the Mediterranean Diet … The Participating Restaurants line-ups: “Da Nandi ” –  ” Gustolato Restaurant “  – ” I Fiori dell’Orto “  –  “Cantine Le Grotte” and  “Azienda Gino Turco”.

Closing the press conference the H.E. Massimo Rustico – Italy Ambassador to Hungary recalled Hippocrates …“Food is your medicine, and medicine is your food!”

At the end of the press conference, the guests enjoyed the hospitality of the Embassy –  Made in Italy snacks, cakes,  Italian coffee and wine tasting took place.

For further information insights to the program visit:

http://ambbudapest.esteri.it/ambasciata_budapest/it/ambasciata/terza-settmana-della-cucina-italiana.html

You don’t want to miss any part of these fabulous events!

Arrivederci!

Update  and snaps by Aggie Reiter

14 Nov

7th Budapest Jewish and Israeli Film Festival – 2018.

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November, 28.  runs December, 2. 2018.

In Budapest – Művész and Puskin movie theaters.

With a broad line-up of the latest movies depicting today’s Jewish culture and heritage, 7th Budapest Jewish and Israeli Film Festival is the largest event of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe and  has grown into a core cultural program in Budapest.  It is unique among Jewish film festivals, that has gained recognition for its numerous discoveries and prize winners. This year’s program features a fresh selection of recent pictures from France, the United States, Israel, Germany, Italy and Hungary.

This year the festival opens with Israeli picture „Doubtful” (Mutalim Besafek), and also features „Disobience”with Rachel Weisz (Hungarian born actress, she appeared in many films but maybe the best known was from her start on-screen with the  „The Mummy” series and Rachel McAdams (achieved a major career breakthrough in 2004 in the Mean Girls, then followed by sassy and sweet performances) …  „To Dust” with Géza Röhrig (Obviously, there is no need to introduce him to many people he is known for Saul’s son  and this is his latest movie. ) with Matthew Broderick (a unique and funny comedy/drama about death and grief) also … „Planetarium” with Natalie Portman (many may know her from winning various accolades, and can remember her role in Star Wars),

Budapest Jewish and Israeli Film Festival is the successor of the former Budapest Jewish Film Festival and Budapest Israeli Film week, merging the traditions of these two popular events.

The festival takes place in vibrant downtown Budapest, enabling visitors to explore at the same time the city’s Jewish heritage, as well as further cultural gigs and have a taste of traditional Hungarian culinary delights.

All the movies will be screened in their original languages with Hungarian subtitles.

Just as last year, the screenings beside Budapest will be at other venues, such as: Debrecen, Győr and Szeged.

Tickets available from 15 November at the a/m cinemas.

 Update by Aggie Reiter

14 Nov

GREGORIAN Holy Chants Tour – 2018

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Thursday, December 13, 2018. –  8 p.m.

Budapest, MoM Cultural Center

Gregorian Monks in velvet dress again arriving @ Budapest!

Gregorian will be holding unique Christmas Concerts. The “Holy Chants” will arrive to Budapest in December. The audience will surely enjoy watching, hearing their pop music interpreting, fascinating mysterious mysticism in their own style of Gregorian choral singing. Truly impressive live production to guarantee an unforgettable evening.

The Gregorian unique musical combination alongside with traditional Gregorian music and hard rock sprinkled with spectacular special effects as: mirrors, pyrotechnics and unique light projections and some cheeky moves the audience well-recognized with plaudits.

The singers are all classically trained singers from England and on stage since 1999. Sold millions of records and toured around the world. Wish to float around on a traditional medieval cantus and modern climatically tour, then grab your ticket before they are sold out.

Enjoy the momentous evening full of surprises and Christmas Spirit at its most pure performance.

Tickets MoM Cultural Center and/or eventim.hu

Update by Aggie Reiter

11 Nov

King Matthias Hunyadi – Corvina Library – National Széchényi Library

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The exhibition opened on Monday, November, 3. 2018 at the  National Széchényi Library in Buda.

The most beautiful, the hidden, less emphasized side of

Mátyás Hunyadi’s Codex can be visited through November, 6. 2018. – February, 9. 2019. – Budapest.

On the occasion of the official opening were present: LászlóTüske Director-General, Miklós Kásler, Minister of Human Resources,  Csörsz Rumen István,  Professor László Szörényi ,  Edina Zsupán.

The new exhibition at the National Széchényi Library (OSZK) explores historical, new legendary codex books  collection of King Matthias.

There are many gorgeous Corvina and other ornamental codex books coming from domestic collections, including from New York, Paris, the Vatican and various parts of the world. Among the manuscripts will be seen in Hungary extremely important piece for the first time … these are more valuable in terms of history and culture.  The fact that the royal house has a uniform appearance, the Renaissance ornament library can well be followed, thanks to the joint work of the Buda’s book painters, bookbinders, copiers and humanists with their dream library to came true. From the world-renowned library, according to our present knowledge, there are approximately 220 volumes to have  had survived the centuries. To-day they are kept in major libraries all over the world. Corvina in Italy are kept in several cities of Italy – such places as: Milano, Firenze, Parma, Modena, Verona,Volterra, Venezia, Roma. Currently 58 corvinas are owned by various collectors across Hungary and 37 are kept in National Széchényi Library. Altogether were 216 Corvina but in Hungary’s turbulent years of history many were destroyed or lost. After the death of the King Matthias (1490), II. Ulászlo and II. Lajos gave away many books. Among others, a special Greek-language book arrived from Vienna, which was discovered in 2010 as the only one of Matthias’s Corvinas,  also discovered the Cassianus Corvina, which is currently held in Paris and is  definitely the most beautiful style of the Buda workshop. The corvinas from Leipzig, preserved the work of Byzantine emperor Konstantin († 959) and at the time being was in use on the court order ceremony. Also can be viewed the beauty of the illustrated book from the Vatican Apostolic Library,  the so-called “Vatican Mission”. May discover at the exhibition, the book of  the most important painters of the Buda workshop Francesco da Milano Castello, th  magnificent manuscript, including the Torino treasures, from a private collection. Domonkos Kalmáncsehi issued three decorative codex, one of the most beautiful Hungarian Codex from the past, also from New York the breviary and mission. According to the researchers memory these the two codex were not exhibited before in Hungary.

Upon guided tour floating through  the history of the treasure of arts  … the Renaissance royal library of King Matthias Hunyadi followed Italian models, but came into being in the last decade of the king’s rule in a fertile Hungarian cultural environment. It was the earliest library of this sort in Europe. It was the earliest library of this sort in Europe. The concept of design resembling the library of Federico da Montefeltro in Urbino but also bearing similarity with the library of the Aragonese court in Naples. It approximately contained 2000 volumes and an amount surpassed only by the library of Papal State in Rome. The earliness and primacy of King Matthias’s collection is illustrated by the fact that even the Medici regarded it in certain aspects as a model for the library at Buda. The library contains work of the classic authors of Antiquity and the early Fathers of Church, mainly in Latin and some in Greek. At the time being it was exceptional to have in the Italian library the Greek manuscripts. Most recent researches proved that the manuscripts uniformity was only at the end of the 1480s. New codices were made and on the pages were Hungarian and Italian owners name such as: Johannes Vitéz and György Handó who were Hungarian and Bohemian coats of arms of King Matthias. These Corvinas were designed with uniform leather and velvet bindings.The book production began 1480 as Beatrice of Aragon arrived flourishing Renaissance Naples to Hungary. Her coat of arms can be seen on several codices made at the time in Buda. The group of codices are called Corvinas, but has not been as part of the royal library collection, were liturgical manuscripts serving the in church or monastery and these upon order of the King or occasionally by the royal couple were representative pieces of the culture at the court. These were extremely richly decorated and were placed at the chapel of the royal castle of Buda. Matthias grants arm to Orbán of Nagylucse, royal treasure and provost of the Saint Nicholas collegial chapter of Székesfehérvár, later Bishop of Eger. The decoration combines Gothic and Renaissance elements. The style says that the work was by Francesco da Castello and also by the master of Milan decorating together with Francesco Rosselli one of the most influential masters of the Buda workshop. These are sophisticated examples of Francesco da Castello and Rosselli imitations.
The Janus Pannononius’s Gospel Book … four Gospels with each having the figure of the author painted by an anonymous illuminator. Péter Váradi’ handbook on Canon Law printed in Venice, but the decoration was prepared at Buda … and still more to see.

If we consider that these texts and illustrations were made by human hands in the 15th century, these eye-catching masterpieces and art treasures will present a historic era for future generations.

Worth to go back in time visit the exhibition see the masters works.

Update, snaps by Aggie Reiter

6 Nov

COLDPLAY – Head of Full of Dreams – World Premiere – Hungary

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COLDPLAY  will celebrate their 20-year anniversary with „A Head Full of Dreams”, title documentary film, which describe in-depth and intimate portrait of the band’s spectacular rise from the backrooms of smokey pubs in climbing up the ladder in selling out stadiums across the planet. Will feature behind-the-scenes and live footage, as well as extensive film from unseen archive.

The movie, directed by Mat Whitecross (Supersonic), will open for one-night-only on more than 2000 movie theaters around the globe on November, 14. 2018.

Mat Whitecross met the four members of the band during their college years in London before they had formed the group and according to a release announcing the project he has been there from the very first rehearsal in a cramped student bedroom all the way through to-day, also directing video for the songs “Paradise,” “A Sky Full of Stars” and “Adventure of a Lifetime.”

The exclusive performance features current and past hits as well as and can hear intimate Q. and A., also following session of the band.

Fortunately, the Coldplay Hungarian fans will not miss out on the premiere: 15 home cinema can be seen in the film, with Hungarian subtitles: Budapest Corvin Cinema, Polus Cinema, Csepel Kult Theater. Outside the cities from the capital: Szeged, Pécs, Szombathely, Salgótarján, Kaposvár, Szentes, Mako, Zalaegerszeg Székesfehérvár, Visegrád, Eger and Nyergesújfalu.

The production brought on specialized cinema broadcasts by Pannonia marketing of Entertainment.

Probably not on my own by saying … there are only a few bands in the history of rock and roll that would have rolling out the red carpet for Coldplay around the world.

Tickets for the film theater screenings  a/m cities on the spot.

Watch a trailer for the film below:

Hopefully haven’t left out too many countries in updating in multiplied languages …

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6 Nov

Peter Hook @ Budapest – 2018.

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Rock – Punk lovers … Peter Hook arriving to Budapest with his Substance disks.

The founder of Joy Division, Peter Hook & The Light is on European tour with the Substance.

Among the tour Budapest will not be left out. The audience to come along will hear the songs of the legendary Substance on Tuesday –  November, 13. 2018. at 7.45 p.m. in the DÜRER Garden – Budapest.

Peter Hook’s Band last visited us in 2015, then played the „Unknown Pleasures”. The Joy Division album and within their repertoire the „New Order songs” were also included. The band is noted for performing the Joy Division and New Order albums live and the audience visiting their last concert surely  enjoyed the band’s live performance.

The versatile Hook in 2007 left the New Order and Peter Hook & Light with his band became one of the most authentic keeper of Joy Division’s oeuvre. Step-by-step in addition to legendary songs swam beautifully pieces of New Order album, consisting of Substance, singles and other songs from the collections.

England’s most influential artists: Joy Division and shortly became known as a founding member, but the cult band, broke up after the suicide of vocalist Ilan Curtis, the surviving members soon formed the New Order and continued on. Alongside become the co-owner of the Hacienda and also has written several books.

The 10 Year Old Dürer Garden and New Beat presents: Peter Hook & The Light (UK) – Performing the ‘Substance’ albums by Joy Division & New Order

Tickets available on the spot: from 5900HUF – 6500HUF

 

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5 Nov

LUX Film Days @ Budapest – 2018.

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LUX FILM DAYS  – Uránia National Film Theater

District, VIII.  21. Rákóczi Rd. – Budapest

From November, 7 – 9., screening of the three finalists nominated by the European Parliament  for the 2018 LUX Film award will be screened at the Uránia National Film Theater – Budapest.

Contrary to the tradition of the prize, works in competition – albeit subjectively and stylistically different – are linked to the complex issue of European identity and the sensitive representation of the current social phenomena affecting all of us. Another common feature of this year’s finalist films is that all three creations focus on female heroes. The works in competition – although thematically and stylistically different – but keeping with its tradition of award-linking of European identity is a complex and sensitive issue of the representation of the current social phenomena affect us all. This year’s finalists films more in common is that all three sets female heroes work at the center.

Refugee critique can be seen from a new, original perspective, Styx – November, 7. – 7 p.m. German-Austrian film drama, 119 minutes, 2017 (Recommended for over 12 years of age) – Director: Wolfgang Fischer.

November 8. – 7 p.m  The Other Side (Original title: The Other Side of Everything) with subtitles, Serbian-French-Crama documentary, 100 minutes, 2017. Director: Mila Turajlić. The director tells the history of the recent Yugoslavia and Serbia through the history of her own family.

A personal documentary film exploring the context of individual life and historical responsibility, November, 9. – 7 p.m. Iceland Amazon(Original title: Kona fer í stríð / Woman at War) – Debut in Cannes – with subtitles, 101 minutes, 2018. Director: Benedikt Erlingsson. Icelandic-French-Ukrainian co-working original form solutions with a wry sense of humor black comedy debuted at Cannes.

The audience can vote on their favorite movie this year at http://www.luxprize.eu until Januar, 31. 2019. Each voter participates in a competition and in July 2019,  and the winner upon votes  can attend at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and there will be introduced the winner of the audience votes and will also feature in the ten nominated films of the LUX Film Prize for the following year.

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4 Nov

Maestro Gilbert Varga and Tibor Bogányi conductors with two faces at Pannon Philharmonic Orchestra – Pécs

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The Pannon Philharmonic Orchester (PFZ ) introduced  Maestro Gilbert Varga at Pécs in the Kodály Centre’s concert auditorium, whereas an open Group meeting was held on October 30, 2018, marking the beginning of a new chapter. This was the first time ever, the ensemble held an all-encompassing “Group meeting” that was open to the press as well with the orchestra members underlining the importance of the event that ushered in this new chapter.

The PFZ succeeded to sign for the forthcoming 3 years a contract with the Principal Conducter Maestro Gilbert Varga which was officially announced at the Kodály Center Music Hall. Conductor Tibor Bogányi, who has been for the past 18 years the lead conductor will share the stage with the maestro in the coming seasons. The ensemble will stronger the orchestra and bring fresh air into the music hall. For instance, said Bogányi  Q.: “Mutual conductors has become common elsewhere in Europe i.e. in Finland there are four permanent conductors at the Finnish Philharmonic Orchestra, and goes very well, each one conducting different music pieces. This joint mission is a unique new form in the Hungarian musical life with the ensemble of two equally artistic director in directing a spirit of trust in mutual co-operation. The two leader virtuoso conductors, alongside will be bringing new color into the Hungarian musical life for its artists, orchestra leadership and certainly will be a gift for the ears to the local and foreigner audience visiting the Kodály Center at Pécs.

Gilbert Varga is a Maestro of Hungarian descent, born in London, his family emigrated in the late ’40s. His father Tibor Varga was a legendary Hungarian violinist.  The maestro in the beginning made up his mind to be a violinist, but later on found himself the “worthy place” in the music hall and stepped up to the conductor’s pulpitum. The legendary conductor was the Music Director of Philharmonia Hungarica, a symphony group gathered of Hungarian musicians who emigrated in 1956.
The Pécs based orchestra have had been unsuccessfully attempted to call him home on multiple occasions, and now finally excepted to come to Hungary. Earlier, with the Basque Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia Hungarica and  currently chief conductor of the Basque Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia Hungarica. He worked at the Malmö Symphony Orchestra and the Stuttgart’s first permanent guest conductor and as a guest conductor also conducts the world’s finest ensembles from the United States to Taiwan.

The Maestro Varga, spoke about many instances in his career when he worked in a pair with other Principal Conductors, including Cristian Madeal and Mario Venzago. The Maestro Varga said Q.: „Together with Tibor Bogányi, we will be like a conductor with two faces. I have experience in similar paired leading conductor work, it has always been a positive experience for me and forward-thinking for the orchestra. Fulfilling this invitation by means sharing the responsibilities with Tibor Bogányi, making in use of opportunities that lie in our different age but open artistic capabilities.”

Q.: „The orchestra is constantly exploring new ways of reaching out to the audiences both young and elder folks. The idea is to activate young ones and young adults instead of passive listening, to gain experience of what the orchestra music is about. It is important to “win” the young ones… cause they are the next generation who will decided whether they will enjoy later the symphonic music or not, so our goal is that  for those coming for the first time to the music hall, to give them our best to feel, love to enjoy the symphony orchestra music” so said conductor Tibor Bogányi. The upcoming collaborative work both a test of personality and a professional challenge. Bogányi has undertaken a leadership position that supports creative expression, and he sees the older Maestro’s main role as prioritising the synthesis of professional tasks and broadening the young musicians’ professional horizons even further. Moreover, the pair’s distinctive musical interests will also enrich the orchestra’s repertoire.

The PFZ Director – Zsolt Horváth sees the aim of this new era as the lasting establishment of Hungary’s leading orchestras. Due to the group’s inner motivation and the artistic demands the orchestra, unique amongst local symphonic orchestras, has achieved a standard noted on both national and international stages. The collaboration is a high level of education that is already manifested in the orchestra’s current processes.  Q.: “The Pannon Philharmonic must get the opportunities and occasions to evolve, and we are confident in it cause we feel that we have done everything to provide them in the past 16 years.” stated the director. Added, overall the concerts conducted by Gilbert Varga and Tibor Bogányi cover about 70% of their program, but will continue to work also with well-known guest conductors in the future as in the past. Last but not least Zsolt Horváth stated, Maestro Gilbert Varga, is the band’s true national orchestra of Central Europe and the Visegrád countries. The goal is to act as cultural ambassadors as providing a guarantee that the Hungarian music represented a worthy level in the Carpathian Basin and Hungary surrounding.

Agnes Morvay – president of the Art Council of PFZ, said … This co-operation of the two directors … the experience of Gilbert Varga is clear, concrete sound design, artistic work and the talented youthful personality of Tibor Boganyi  the orchestra will surely benefit from  both sides  and the new sound  also will provide a higher love to the concert lovers.

Zsolt Pava  – Mayor of Pécs emphasized Gilbert Varga career guarantee that the PFZ new professional level step to happen; the orchestra brand strengthens the arrival of the conductor. Musicians of the company with excellent artistic and professional qualifications are “on the threshold” for wage increases, he added.

Update and snap by Aggie Reiter

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