„Jules”: An Alien Teaches You the Art of Active Listening
As the characters interact with Jules the alien, they are forced to confront their own mortality and the ways in which time has changed them.
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„Leave the World Behind”: Rotten Tomatoes Might Say 75% Yet This is Just a Mess
Despite a talented cast led by Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke, Leave the World Behind is a disappointing viewing experience.
„Corsage”: You Only Love What You Want From Others
Corsage is a fictionalized take on Empress Elisabeth of Austria’s (aka Sissi’s) last year filled with anachronistic hints.
Fajgerné found the harmonious disharmony in her art
In the central work of this exhibition, the artist leaves behind her the roles that have previously controlled her and other women artists.
Kálmán Balogh and the cimbalom players of the future stir special emotions in our hearts
Meet Kálmán Balogh and a bunch of talented young musicians who play a characteristically Hungarian instrument!
Christmas mood with a talented organist and an angelic choir
Organist Zsolt Máté Mészáros and the Béla Bartók Women’s Choir Szeged will bring us wonderful works to make us feel the festive spirit!
Drip Canon: Heraclitus meets tai chi
In the Drip Canon, the Eastern mindset is very strong, and Heraclitus is the most ‘Eastern’ Greek philosopher for me – says Gábor Goda.
Rising Stars to feature a Hungarian young talent again
Sean Shibe, Mathis Kaspar Stier, Júlia Pusker, the Sonoro Quartet and Sebastian Heindl are part of the Rising Stars programme.
Old horror, live music: why to watch “silent” movies
You can listen to the live musical accompaniment to Nosferatu 1922 on 12 November at Müpa Budapest. Silent movies are still relevant!
Dóra Barta: I was pondering about time, whether it exists
The imagery, the music that creates a special atmosphere, and the theme itself, all take the viewer on a mythical journey – Dóra Barta says.
György Orbán: my Requiem is a tribute to a childhood friendship
Mozart was incorporating the legacy of the past into his own oeuvre with a fantastic instinct – explains composer György Orbán.
Szakcsi Jr: everyone will remember my father in a slightly different way
My father was also very fond of Péter Eötvös, Kurtág and Ligeti, he studied their pieces with enthusiasm – Szakcsi Jr remembers.
Lusine Grigoryan and the neverending Hungarian-Armenian dialogue
The organinsers reached out to Gyumri to have a series of concerts. I am from Gyumri, so is Gurdjieff – Lusine Grigoryan explains.
Gergő Borlai: Divided Freedom is a particularly shining jewel
This free improvisational form is one of the most personal things a musician can express in his life – explains Gergő Borlai.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: I Will Keep Walking and She Must Keep Living
As Harold walks, he meets people, hears their stories, and rediscovers the simple beauties of life and nature.
Blood and Honey: Winnie the Pooh Goes Off the Rails
“Blood and Honey” appears to have struck a chord with many viewers, and the filmmakers have already shot a sequel.
Energetic, vibrant, cool, and 50 years old – the Kronos Quartet
Committed to pioneering new approaches, Kronos Quartet has experimented with a wide range of genres and trends since its beginnings.
„Moonage Daydream” Review: „Don’t Waste a Day, Don’t Waste Any Minute”
Bowie was a performer of incredible charisma, combining a dry wit with profound philosophical meditations on time, art, and poetry.
„Don’t Look Now” Review: Happy 50th Anniversary to the Roeg Classic!
Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland portray grieving parents navigating a series of perplexing and unsettling events…
„The Pod Generation” Review: Giving Birth to a Hard Boiled Egg
In this futuristic world, the Womb Centre offers a unique and expensive solution: portable, egg-like pods allow babies to develop…
As if hundred thousand ancestresses were present – interview with Irén Lovász
Irén Lovász has worked on a four-part album series for seventeen years. Release concert of the last one is coming soon!
Why did Liszt never finish the opera Sardanapalo?
Revolution, betrayal, a mysterious poet, renewing and inventing genres: the meta story of Sardanapalo is pure adventure itself!
Liszt Fest programme announced at unusual card game
Liszt Fest returns in 2023 too! The press was invited to attend a gathering where a card game was played and programmes announced.
Let’s Zoom on Rome! Three must-see Italian concerts
A bridge is being built between Budapest and Rome – and the result is a series of exciting concerts with Italian musicians!