Frau Holle is a children’s opera this time
The story of Frau Holle describes an important characteristic of being ready for school – a sense of responsibility.
Nóra Fehér
A wise woman gives up her younger love for the heiress
A wise woman who, realising her age, gives up her much younger love for a young and beautiful heiress in Der Rosenkavalier.
Ancient, ritual melodies with Mazaher at the Budapest Ritmo
A fascinating aspect of this ancient ritual is that it is predominantly performed by women, with only a handful of men participating.
A love triangle between brothers – Rameau’s Castor and Pollux
Castor and Pollux are indeed twin brothers, but from two different fathers. Pollux, Zeus’ son, is immortal, but Castor is mortal…
Platon Karataev takes you on an unpredictable musical journey
While their international career was progressing, the incorporation of Hungarian language has further elevated the band’s musical appeal.
Tromba Veneziana – the attraction of Venice and early music
The Tromba Veneziana concert program, named after Gábor Boldoczki’s album, is set to be performed by the Wroclaw Baroque Orchestra.
Five jazz songs that changed the genre forever ~ by Nóra Fehér
Here, we take a look at five famous jazz songs and composers that have helped to shape the genre into what it is today.
Our Jazzy Brain ~ by Nóra Fehér
This groundbreaking study sheds light on the complex and fascinating process of jazz improvisation and how it relates to the brain.
Miles’s Smile: The Duality of Love and Hate ~ by Nóra Fehér
Miles Davis – a jazz genius whose his personal life and controversial behavior have sparked a love-haterelationship among fans…
Prokofiev Marathon: is piano a percussion instrument?!
Prokofiev Marathon in the Müpa! Meet the genius who sometimes composed 14 hours in a row and skipped meals for it…
Edina Szvoren: If I could play Purcell on peppers filled with water…
Edina Szvoren is a master of contemporary Hungarian short stories and one of the most original voices in Hungary.
Müpa New Year’s concert – with a surprise from Haydn!
The tradition of performing The Seasons at a New Year’s concert appears to go back a long way: the first performance happened in 1900.
Wonderful Nativity by the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble
This production was born from a mixture of peasant folklore and imagination, and was first performed at Müpa Budapest in 2018.
Arvo Pärt: Silence is when I am closest to God
My works are like my children – says Arvo Pärt. – I would never disown them, but am worried about some of the early pieces.
Youssou N’Dour: In Africa, music is never just entertainment
Youssou D’Nour – his outstanding vocal ability is combined with a natural ease that adds to the brilliance of his productions.
King Pomádé: György Ránki’s children’s opera is a parody of power
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.
Liszt Fest: stars from Plácido Domingo to Víkingur Ólafsson
The outstanding quality, diversity of genres and richness of form that characterise Liszt’s oeuvre are fundamental to the Liszt Fest.
Góbé is 15! – Birthday concert in the Müpa
The music of Góbé is based on associations – between folk melodies, popular music and classical music. Interview with band members.
Mihály Dresch: like snipers, they shoot at you
Today I still have my feelings and my truths, but I have refined my things – says legendary musician Mihály Dresch.
A duel on organ: László Fassang and Sietze de Vries
As László Fassang believes, “the music that comes out of your listening ears can turn the audience into a spirited, vibrant community”.