Bertha and Hanna had no example to follow, they just went along with their own intuitions – says Cecilie Enger about the protagonists.
Youssou D’Nour – his outstanding vocal ability is combined with a natural ease that adds to the brilliance of his productions.
He has an intelligent approach to music – says Diana Tishchenko about concert and recording partner Zoltán Fejérvári.
It is a great honour to welcome the Montenegrin Guitar Duo to the Budapest International Guitar Festival, subtitled ‘The Colours of Guitars’.
Ilona Prunyi plays piano trios with Barnabás Kelemen and László Fenyő, and two-piano pieces with Gábor Farkas.
Ránki originally wrote King Pomádé as a children’s radio opera in 1950, and three years later adapted it into a full-length stage work.
The outstanding quality, diversity of genres and richness of form that characterise Liszt’s oeuvre are fundamental to the Liszt Fest.
Face in the Mirror turns our image of the world upside down: the clone is more human than the person coming from a mother’s womb.
The deterrent force of trauma gets weaker and weaker, and suddenly the Bergen-Belsen experiences burst out of BIG.
I meet Gábor Boldoczki twice during this season, it was great to compose a new piece for him – says Judit Varga.
The music of Góbé is based on associations – between folk melodies, popular music and classical music. Interview with band members.
Today I still have my feelings and my truths, but I have refined my things – says legendary musician Mihály Dresch.
One can indeed love Hungarian ‘nóta’ and authentic folk music at the same time – says multi-instrumentalist Tcha Limberger.
As László Fassang believes, “the music that comes out of your listening ears can turn the audience into a spirited, vibrant community”.
Although Ripoff Raskolnikov Band and Dawn Brothers members have been long-time music acquaintances, this is their first joint concert.
The Metropole Orkest, a vibrant, experimental and ever-renewing Dutch orchestra, will open the Bridging Europe Festival.
We interviewed MC Columbo, one of the founders and bandleader of Irie Maffia, about the concert at the Müpa and many more.
The Lost City is one of the most enjoyable cocktail comedies of this year. Not perfect – but never loses charm and pace.
Eating Our Way to Extinction uses intriguing examples, well-grounded information and experiments much with genre and form.
The secret to the success of indie folk-pop duo Kings of Convenience is their unparalleled clarity of sound and unpretentious sentimentality.
What I prefer is to be in the moment, to improvise, and to react to what the others are doing – says jazz saxophonist Tineke Postma.
We spoke to singer Orsi Kozma about Barbra Streisand, the relationship between acting and singing, and how they are preparing for the evening.
Duke Ellington composed in a very unique, personal way – says Béla Szalóky about his hero, subject of the Echoes of Ellington concert.
Meantime, made in 1983, deals with the early-life crisis and unemployment issues dominating Margaret Thatcher’s Britain.
