Dániel Villányi: I pondered how my concert relates to the war
Dániel Villányi: “This sonata by Prokofiev, although it won a Stalin Prize, is in fact against the Stalinist regime…”
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Endre Domonkos: An Economic History of Hungary from 1867
Endre Domonkos, in his current work, summarises the economic history of Hungary in 10 chapters and more than 200 pages, richly illustrated.
Dénes Várjon speaks beautifully about Bartók’s music
When I was a child, I had a very different image of Bartók, and that image has been imprinted on people in general – says the musician.
Ensemble Mini: club concerts if you don’t want to fight
Ensemble Mini, a formation by British conductor Joolz Gale, building upon Schönberg’s Society for Private Musical Performances.
Parade for the music of Boban Marković! – interview with Attila Egerházi
I have been planning to work with Boban Marković for a very long time, and now it is time – says Attila Egerházi.
Exclusive Interview with Philippe Lesage: As Long As There’s Movement, There Is Hope
Exclusive interview with Philippe Lesage about inspirations, aspirations, upcoming projects, and much more.
Reorganised Robert Schumann songs tell a romantic story
Alexander Schmalcz not only reorchestrated Robert Schumann songs, but also created a new song cycle. Pure Romanticism!
Chick Corea composed this work shortly before his death
Chick Corea was scheduled to return to Müpa Budapest in November 2021, with a piece to celebrate the institution’s 15th anniversary.
It is Not a Man’s World, Jane Campion and The Power of the Dog
If I think of Jane Campion, I think of wind whistling through a wide-open space carrying “tangible” ominosity.
A Hero – Best Non-English Language Movie According to Dora Endre
“A Hero” (2021) is the perfect new instalment in Farhadi’s universe – says Dora Endre about this new Iranian film.
Kornél Thomas: I’m gonna use Bernstein’s method
Kornél Thomas is conductor and composer. His work, conducted here by himself, is a prize-winner in the Müpa music competition.
Crazy About Jazz – Erika Náray and her special guests
The Müpa Budapest Crazy About Jazz series continues with its sixth season, in which a selection of people confess their passion for jazz.
The Power of Music – an essay by Nóra Fehér
From ancient Egyptian texts to scientifically based music therapy, the healing effect of music is part of our history, as Nóra Fehér shows.
Smetana – love, intrigue, travelling circus, beer
Bedrich Smetana was raised in the tradition of German music and only later returned to the inspiration of the Czech countryside.
What do Maria Mazzotta and Evelin Tóth have in common?
They will be on the same stage on 18 February: Evelin Tóth as the front person of a band, Maria Mazzotta as a soloist.
Wayne Marshall and his music that crawls under our skin
Wayne Marshall doesn’t have to go far to find a variety of genres; he was involved in jazz, Broadway and church music all at the same time.
Laramie L. Bahr: One hasn’t really lived until they have faced and cheated death
Laramie L. Bahr discovered a true love for teaching, something he had done a great deal of as a soldier, but not on the same level.
Leader of The Krylov Trio is in love with Hungary
The fact that Krylov, Knyazev and Lugansky will perform together in chamber formation in Budapest is practically unprecedented.
Folk music celebration in the Müpa: 6 formations in 2 hours
Whatever the form and performance, folk music helps us to learn about and carry on our traditions and roots.folk
Béla Bartók at the bus stop ~ by Nóra Fehér
He was sitting cross-legged, grey and avuncular in a bus stop pavilion, smoking a cigarette. Béla Bartók at the bus stop…
Béla Zsoldos: there is always emotion in my pieces
The instruments Béla Zsoldos plays include classical percussive instruments, jazz vibraphone, percussion and drums.
Oliver Juan: if we empathise with the panda, why not with the jellyfish?
I-Opener deals with hard topics and I want nothing less than to make participants reflect on their own behaviour – says Oliver Juan.
I-opener: A call for empathy in times of ecological crisis
I-opener is a free immersive video installation that aims to cultivate a deeper sense of ecological awareness.
Best of 2021: Dora Endre’s list of movies +1
Dora Endre, Hungarian artist, brings us the best movies of the past year. The honourable mention is a US-American movie called Pig.