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18 Mar

David Helfgott Shined In Budapest 2024

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David Helfgott only gives a few solo concerts thoughout a year. This time he came to Budapest for the fourth time as a guest at the Grand Synagogue on the Dohany Street. The “Shine Budapest!” concert was held on Sunday, March,17. 2024 at 6 p.m. with around 4000 or more people on the spot. The music of Helfgott pianists lovers fully filled the Synagogue.

It was a breath-take-away Concert! He bound on stage like an excited child … chatting incessantly to himself … or could it be to the higher beings above!?! He was wearing a turquoise satin shirt (a Cossack dancer probably wear.) Its sheen reflects his enthusiasm. A few times looked to his right to see his audience beyond the glare of the spotlight. Assume his “Thumbs up!” is his trade mark I guess. He grins, exuding sheer joy. Then he sits at the Steinway and begins to play. Eyes open, we see a man who embraces not only the music, but the audience. He chatters nonstop, incorporates his version of singing along with the music. He is clearly having the time of his life. He sits upright. Then his back is hunched as he leans over, his face almost touching the keys. At the end of each musical piece, he jumps to his feet, grins broadly and bows hyperactively as he effusively thanks his audience. “Thumbs up!” again. He does not speak inbetween pieces. Not in the normal accepted sense. But there is no shortage of communication, albeit the language is somewhat different. There is such generosity of spirit and emotion on display. Everyone in the audience senses it. Men wearing suits, jeans and tattoos; ladies in stilettos, boots and sneakers; wide-eyed youngsters. We were hypnotized by the spell of Helfgott magnificant pianist and making him also so happy on this special night in Budapest.

Two hours later, after a standing ovation, streamers, the audience demanded the encore with minutes of standing ovation, then we witness and sharpen our ears to the Sword Dance (Khachaturian).

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

16 Mar

Saint Patrick Day Along the Streets of Budapest

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Parade –  SunDay – March, 17.  from Noon to 5 p.m.

A Day To Be Alittle Bit of Irish

 

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The parade of last year was just next rolling along by the Basilica

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching again, and the Irish community in Budapest is excited to show you what a real Irish celebration is like! The upcoming parade to be a captivating experience offering both locals and tourists a unique opportunity to learn about Ireland’s rich cultural heritage in the heart of the Hungarian capital.

St. Patrick’s Day, the worldwide popular Irish holiday and according to local traditions, Budapest is preparing for another memorable event. It will be worthwhile visiting Szabadság tér, as the bustling city will become the center of Irish culture.

The invitation goes out for everyone no age limit. Enloose and enjoy the day, for the little ones, face painting, music, dancing, parades, while we raise our glasses to the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a wide selection of traditional Irish drinks. Budapest’s pubs and bars await guests with an impressive selection of Irish whiskeys, stouts and beers. The Irish Hungarian Business Circle and the , are hosting another unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebration.


Here is a peck into the true story of Saint Patrick …

Update by Aggie Reiter

14 Mar

Update to the Japanese Film Festival Online 2024

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JFFF 2024

Below are the dates, times, and countries/regions where the Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 will be held. This will be held for the third time this year since 2020. There will be 25 films and TV dramas shown in 27 countries/regions where the festival will be held, both of which are the highest numbers ever. In addition, we will also introduce a new short movie from the video series “MINI THEATER JOURNEY” and the “Japan Mini Theater Report” which describes the insights gained from the production of the series.

Dates and times … Mark the dates in any of the interests!
June, 5. (noon) to 19 (noon), 2024 …  23 films
June, 19 .(noon) to July, 3. (noon), 2024. …  2 TV drama series (20 episodes)
Reminder! Japan time. The number of films/TV dramas and the period of distribution vary depending on the country/region.
Countries/regions (27 countries/regions in total)
Europe … France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, UK
Africa …  Egypt
Asia … Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Mainland China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Americas … Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, U.S.A.
Oceania … Australia, New Zealand
Subtitles … Up to 16 languages including English
(Some films/TV drama series may not be available in all countries.)

Attention call by Aggie Reiter

13 Mar

“André Kertész’s photo collection” @ Hungarian National Museum – Budapest

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André Kertész snap 2024.

Esztergom, winter, 1917 ©Estate of André Kertész, collection of the Hungarian National Museum

The National Museum pays tribute to André Kertész with three special exhibitions.

March, 23. and September, 22. 2024.


The Hungarian National Museum will be organizing a series of exhibitions on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the birth of the world-famous photographer André Kertész. At the exhibitions a selection of Kertész pictures bought in New York in 2021. These present never-before-seen pictures at 3 locations: @ Esztergom’s – Balassa Museum, @ Hungarian National Museum – Budapest and @ Robert Capa Center – Budapest.

After his emigration to Paris in 1925, André Kertész returned home several times, opened several exhibitions. A memorial museum bearing his name was created in Szigetbecs from the photographs he gave in Hungary shortly before his death.

This time, the focus of the National Museum’s exhibition series is not the reminiscing artist, but a young man born in Budapest on July 2, 1894, who was still searching for his way for a long time. He spent his childhood in Teleki tér and then Népszínház utca (both streets located in district VIII. Budapest) and also spent a lot of time with his relatives in Szigetbec and Tiszaszalka. and as a soldier he could visit almost every corner of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Loves and passions, danger to life, and the boredom of being a clerk were all part of the class. He moved to Paris at the age of 31, but he did not come with an empty bag. Our series explores the background of this launch and presents it to visitors for the first time.
In 2021, the sales contract for “André Kertész’s photo collection” covered a total of 1,163 pictures, the majority of which were taken before 1925. These are: 943 contact copies, 59 larger vintages, 151 Polaroid photos, 9 personal photos and a collage. After the purchase, was carried out a condition assessment of the photographs at the National Museum. The museologist of the Historical Photo Gallery, historian Éva Fisli, dealt with the registration of the photographs. In the last decade, she was able to research several times in the Kertész archive in France, and the documents she got to know there helped her clarify inaccuracies related to Kertész’s youth. She undertook latter as the curator of the exhibition series that will be shortly to start.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

12 Mar

Australian pianist – David Helfgott Concert “Shine” @ Budapest.

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Dohány Street Synagogue
Sunday – 6 p.m. – March,17. 2024.

Herald News … How about to spend an evening where musical fesco in which romance and pasion unite together with returning of the world-renowned Australian pianist, David Helfgott to the Capital of Hungary, where else than @ the Dohány Street Synagogue.

With his unparalleled talent and captivating performance style, Helfgott has left memorable
footprints on numerous international stages. The brilliance of piano artistry will shine offering the audience an uplifting experience of brilliant piano playing for all age to the audience.

The evening will be centered around exceptional, immortal masterpieces such as Chopin’s intimate and profoundly emotional “Ballade No. 1 in G Minor” and the eternally relevant “Ballade No. 4 in F Minor,” guaranteed to stir passion and soul. Through Liszt Ferenc’s awe-inspiring creation, “Ballade No. 2 in B Minor,” we gain insight into the pinnacle of piano artistry. The etude “Un Sospiro” evokes the dazzle of love. Beethoven’s unforgettable, iconic “Appassionata,” his 23rd sonata, will resonate within the walls of the Synagogue, alongside Mendelssohn’s exceptional piece “Rondo Capriccioso.”Addinsell’s magnificent “Warsaw Concerto” evokespaints a intertwine, while Chopin’s “Op.24 in A Minor” etude, the “WinterWind” sweeps in like a true snowstorm, ushering piano imagery into spring. The power of art lives within the piano notes and in the depths only understood through the language of music.

About David Helfgott … Based on his life story, the biographical drama “Shine” received 7 Oscar nominations. Geoffrey Rush, who portrayed David Helfgott, won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor! In 1996, the international release of the Oscar-winning film “Shine” brought renewed attention. As a result, Helfgott’s performance of Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto became the best-selling record of the period in Australia, the UK, and the United States. In October of that year, David Helfgott made history with four consecutive sold-out concerts at the Sydney Opera House. He then embarked on a worldwide tour, performing in numerous cities in the USA and Canada, including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall, before returning to London’s Royal Albert Hall. Since then, Helfgott has been regularly touring worldwide, appearing at the Beijing Music Festival, Vienna’s Musikverein, Copenhagen’s Tivoli Koncerthall, London’s Barbican Centre, Austria’s Erl Festival Hall, and frequently performing at the Sydney Opera House.

Born in Melbourne, he demonstrated exceptional piano talent as a child, winner in the state finals of the ABC Instrumental and Vocal Competition six times. At the age 17, he began studying with Alice Carrard, a student of Bartók and István Thomán, Liszt’s pupil. Two years later, he traveled to London to study at the Royal College of Music under Cyril Smith’s guidance. Smith, with 25 years of teaching experience, considered Helfgott the most brilliant student and likened him to Horowitz in both technical skill and temperament. During his time in London, he won several awards, including the Dannreuther Prize for the performance in a competition concert, for his rendition of Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto. While facing increasing emotional instability and mental agitation towards the end of his stay in London, the 1970s marked a period of frequent hospitalizations. He returned to the concert stage in the 1980s. He then embarked on a worldwide tour, performing in numerous cities in the USA and Canada, including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall, before returning to London’s Royal Albert Hall. Since then, Helfgott has been regularly touring worldwide, appearing at the Beijing Music Festival, Vienna’s Musikverein, Copenhagen’s Tivoli Koncerthall, London’s Barbican Centre, Austria’s Erl Festival Hall, Sydney Opera House.

Organizer’s kind request is to the visitors must adhere to Jewish religious regulations during the concert. Men are required to enter and stay with covered heads. Most probably because the weather is still in the mood of late wintertime, anyway women should have their shoulders covered upon entry and throughout their stay in the syganogue building.”

The concert is organized by Green Stage Production.

Tickets may be purchased through: eventim.hu/en/tickets/david-helfgott-in-concert-budapest-dohany-utcai-zsinagoga-623678/event.html

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

6 Mar

National Ceramic Art Triennale @ City of Pécs

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The National Ceramic Art Triennale is a large-scale exhibition of contemporary Hungarian ceramics and
will present new values of porcelain art from March 9 -11.30 A.M: until April, 21. @ the Zsolnay Quarter m21 Gallery.

The tender was accompanied by enormous interest. At the Triennale, based on the jury’s decision, can see more than 200 works by 100 artists, so the exhibition can be said to be the largest exhibition of the Hungarian artistic ceramics industry to date.
The intention of the organizers is to continue the traditions of the long-standing National Biennale of Ceramics, started in 1967, which provides a regular opportunity for Hungarian ceramic artists and designers to present themselves, this time in the form of a Triennale.

In 2024, the organizers will present the results of the past period in a comprehensive way, giving the opportunity in an area of more than 1000 m2 to get to know for the visitors. The material displayed there was selected in such a way that it gives the most complete and most recent image of contemporary Hungarian silicate art. The particioants can learn about the creators’ extensive use of materials and alternative, innovative solutions.

After the opening of the exhibition at 2 p.m. the visitors may participate in the starting round table discussion.

The Department of Electronic Music and Media of the Faculty of Arts of PTE will participate in the opening.

Recommended by Aggie Reiter

5 Mar

“PianoForte” – WBD -Debute on HBO Max

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“PIANOFORTE” –  2023 … Polish Documentary/Reality …1 hour 29 minsutes … +13 over age.

About this movie … An intimate overview  about coming-of-age portrait of young pianists participating in the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition which is held every five years in Warsaw, Poland.

The “PIANOFORTE” for the competitors is a unique chance of a lifetime for them. Portrayed from backstage and set to Chopin’s music. There are 160 in the semi-finals, afterwards about 80 then 40 competitors. In the end, only 10 lucky i.e. talented ones make it to the finals. PIANOFORTE follows a colorful group of young musicians from around the world who have been preparing since childhood for this is their once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Young pianists have to deal with tough competition, trying practice, new friendships, dramatic situations and even lamp fever. In the maintime they going through on the verge of becoming adults.

This is director Jakub Piatek’s second feature after his previous film introducing himself with”Prime Time” – 2021. – Sundance Film Festival.

(The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, followed by the European premiere at CPH:DOX. He received the Visions du Reel Award (Audience Award), It’s All True Award (Special Award), Millennium Docs Against Gravity Award (Audience Award, Best Production Award), Młodzi i Film Award (Best Director), Montclair Film Festival award (special award for editing). Nominated for the IDA Award for Best Music Documentary and the MPSE Reel Award for Music Editing. He was also nominated for the Polish Eagle Award, the winners of which will be announced on March 4.)

Overview by Aggie Reiter

2 Mar

Hollókő Easter Festival 2024. – All-Day Programs.

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Saturday – March, 30.  …  from Noon.

Sunday – April, 1. from 8 a.m.

At the Hollókő Easter Festival, “a woman does not stay dry” – as the slogan of the event says, and indeed!

The traditional way of celebration,  one of the most well-known Easter customs is sprinkling. At Easter, girls dressed in traditional folk costumes must be   well doused with a bucket of cold water to prevent them from withering, because according to legend, fresh Easter water preserves the girls’ beauty.

Thousands of people visit this small village every year to learn about and experience Hungarian Easter traditions. The individuals at the Old Town still to-day wear their traditional  colorful costums, kept their rich folklore, folk customs, with the inevitable sprinkling, concerts, handicraft demonstrations, Easter Egg Painting Yard, family and children’s programs provide unforgettable experiences in Hollókő during these three days. Will be awaiting Hungarian and foreigner visitors to this real countryside village during the occasion of Easter! The Easter Festival is a celebration of traditions and joie de vivre, where “Old Village” and its surroundings taking back in time to experience the atmosphere of the traditional Hungarian Easter!

Hollókő Old Village,  is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List, where 67 red-tile historic houses have preserved their original condition and look the same as they did a hundred years ago. The specialty of Hollókő is that it is still a living and functioning village and visitors can feel as if they have stepped into a folk tale.

Distance between Hollókő  – Nógrád County and Budapest by car on M3 Highway cca. 101 km , or 63 miles. Distance by car takes around 76 minutes or 1 hour.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

21 Feb

Metronóm Jazz Club Concert Series @ Pécs

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The Metronóm Jazz Club, has been operating for 23 years, bringing the best jazz musicians to the Zsonay Quarter @ the City of Pécs. Same will be in the air this year as well.

(Pécs lies between the South Transdanubian region of rolling hills and lush forests of Hungary. The Mediterranean-style city was awarded European Capital of Culture title in 2010, and, in fact, that city has preserved this status even today. Of the city`s countless attractions, Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, declared to be a Hungaricum (a unique Hungarian product or attraction) in 2014.
Anyone can freely enter the park of the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter during the opening hours (from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and stay there freely. Public cameras help to preserve the integrity of the cultural district.)

Niki Vörös, Jr. Béla Szakcsi, Boggie and see below others! The club has become a quality brand that is trusted by jazz lovers and has developed a permanent fan base, but there are always new interested parties who are just getting to know the genre. During the monthly concert series in the Zsolnay Quarter, a different style of jazz will take place each time. We show you this season!

Áron Tálas Trio – March, 8. 20.00, Zsolnay Quarter – E78 Concert Hall … The versatility of Áron Tálas, winner of the Junior Prima, Gramofon and Artisjus awards, and the best Hungarian keyboard player by the readers of jazzma.hu and jazz.hu, is well known. The band has created an individual sound world, in which folk music and classical music influences can be seen in action, in addition to the harmonic and rhythmic elements of jazz.

Károly Gáspár Trio feat. Zita Gerebenm –  April, 18 ., 8 p.m., Zsolnay Quarter … Pianist Károly Gáspár is one of the defining figures of the Hungarian jazz scene. With his trio, they perform both their own compositions and jazz standards. Their music is fresh and progressive, romantic and aestheticizing, but at the same time respects the traditions of mainstream jazz.

Szakcsi Jr. Renaissance –  May, 8., 8 p.m., Zsolnay Quarter … The formation plays modern jazz in a popular form while maintaining the harmonious world of demanding jazz. This is fusion music, which places great emphasis on dynamics. Their repertoire gives a taste of different eras of jazz, but romantic and modern themes of classical music also appear. The formation is based on the singing voice, which is not performed as a song, but as an instrument.

Vörös Niki New Project ( see photo) – June 20., 8 p.m. Zsolnay Quarter … Niki Vörös’ own compositions combine elements of blues, rock and jazz. The songs are defined by Niki’s strong, passionate performance expressing raw emotions, complemented by the energetic, unique playing style of prominent Hungarian musicians.

Blonde Niki Quintet –  July 18 _ 21.00, Zsolnay Quarter … Nikoletta Szőke, winner of the Montreux competition and winner of the Junior Prima Prize, is one of the country’s most popular jazz performers. In addition to domestic concert halls and festivals, he performed with great success in New York, Tokyo, Brussels, Copenhagen, London and Berlin, singing with Michel Legrand, Bobby McFerrin, Kurt Elling and Gregory Hutchinson, among others.

Boggie-Stay More Tour –  August, 15. 9 p.m., Zsolnay Quarter … Boggie Csemer Boglárka is a Phonogram and Hangvilla prize-winning performer. Ten years ago, he toured the world with his song Parfüm and the brilliant video clip created for it. He represented our country at the 60th Eurovision Song Contest, but he also performed as a backing band for ZAZ.

Balázs Bágyi Visegrád Jazz Band –  September, 12. , 8 p.m., Zsolnay Quarter … The project band was created thanks to a V4 tender, and its members are outstanding artists from each country.

Subtones – October, 17. , 8 p.m., Zsolnay Quarter … Founded by trumpeter Gábor Subicz, Subtones is one of Hungary’s most exciting supergroups, which has become a favorite concert band on the domestic jazz-pop scene.

Dés András Mash Trio –  November, 14., 8 p.m., Zsolnay Quarter … The formation was born from the joyous music of Iranian guitarist Mahan Mirarab and Hungarian percussionist András Dés, for whom the addition of Austrian clarinet player Vincent Pongrácz opened up a new perspective.

Dániel Hofecker – Next day sextet –  December, 5 , 8 p.m., Zsolnay Quarter … Dániel Hofecker from Pécs is one of the most talented jazz composers, arrangers and trumpet players of the young generation of musicians.

Update by Aggie Reiter

20 Feb

Bryan Adams Returns On The Road “So Happy It Hurts” … MVM Dome @ Budapest

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 One of the most exciting live musicians in the world is returning to Budapest on
Monday – October, 14. 2024. 
 
Better hurry up if you want to catch his incredible new stage show live. It’s an absolute must-catch tour for anyone who loves his stage presence and hits.  So don’t miss out on the fun!
 
Bryan Adams will bring his effortless stage presence and incredible vocals for the pleasure to his grand audience in Hungary.
 
In addition to his mega-hits, songs from his new album will most likely be played which is 17th album, So Happy It Hurts, released in 2022 – will most likely be played. This time, his concert will be hosted by the MVM Dome in Budapest. More than 80 million records sold, 17 albums, three Oscar and five Golden Globe nominations, as well as a Grammy award. Bryan Adams is an unavoidable name in rock music, to whom we can thank such mega-hits as (Everything I Do) I Do It for You or Summer of 69.
 
The 64-year-old musician still doesn’t slow down, which the audience can experience in Budapest this year. The MVM Dome will host his performance, for which ticket sales will start in a few days. The singer has visited Hungary several times in recent years and paid his respects in a variety of places, be it a company party or at the Heros’ Square – Budapest.
 

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