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The program will again feature a variety of genres: classical music, theatre, children’s concerts and Easter activities. Popular Hungarian artists, including Petra Gubik, Réka Farkasházi and the Talamba band, will provide a great entertainment, but also performers from Debrecen celebrating their round anniversary this year, such as the 15-year-old Bordó Sárkány band, the 50-year-old Panta Rhei and the 30-year-old Djabe.
The program of the Debrecen Spring Festival:
5 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall
“Whispering Winds” – Concert of the Wind Orchestras of the Debrecen Music Academy
On the opening day of the Debrecen Spring Festival, the youth and children’s wind ensembles of the Debrecen Music Academy will take to the stage together. The nationally acclaimed orchestras, made up of students from the school named after Emil Simonffy, will kick off the Debrecen spring with a concert that is sure to be a blood-pumping experience.
10 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall
What’s in my pocket? – Concert by Petra Gubik
Petra Gubik, a Junior Prima, Honthy, and Petőfi Music Award-winning actress and performer, will present her thoughts, poems, songs, stories, and unique arrangements without acting. She is also a dubbing artist-singer-songwriter and member of the Játékszín company. Gergő Dánielfy, an actor and singer, will be the invited guest.
11 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall
Phoenix and Dragon – 15 years of the Bordó Sárkány band
The Debrecen-based orchestra, Bordó Sárkány, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a grand concert show. The Hungarian pioneer of medieval world music will play special medieval and folk instruments, performing songs in a danceable, dynamic style. The internationally acclaimed group has performed in 17 countries and will feature guest musicians, a light show, dancers, and an all-round artistic performance. Special guests include jazz singer Sára Bolyki and former band members.
12 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall
Anniversaries – Panta Rhei 50 – Djabe 30 – joint concert of Djabe and Phanta Rei
In 2025, Panta Rhei and Djabe, two influential Hungarian bands, will celebrate their 50th and 30th anniversary respectively. They will hold a joint concert, featuring Rotunda vocal ensemble and Chieli Minucci, a renowned American guitarist, to make the event colorful and exciting.
13 April 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Circular Corridor, Ballroom
Easter Family Day
10:30 a.m.| Kölcsey Centre, Ballroom – Réka Farkasházi and the Ink Rabbit
They have been making music for 18 years, have released 8 albums, published countless poems with poetry and delighted young and old alike with dozens of fantastic hits! On stage you will be enchanted by 4 excellent musicians and a wonderful actress-singer: music, poetry, fairy tales, games, dancing and lots of love!
14 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall
Concert of the Talamba orchestra
A magical meeting of two jubilees awaits the audience on the stage of the Debrecen Spring Festival. The Talamba Percussion Ensemble celebrates the 25th anniversary of its foundation with Musorgsky’s 150th anniversary piece, a 21st century adaptation of the piano cycle Pictures at an Exhibition. Composed after versions by Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Tomita Iszao, the musicians have created their own version of the 19th century masterpiece for percussion and electronics with DJ Bootsie. In the second half of the performance, the ensemble with Sena Dagadu shows the audience the elemental forces that can be mobilized by the harmonization of percussion and the human voice.
More information about the festival is available here.
Date: 5-15 April
Location: Kölcsey Centre
Source and photo credit: visitdebrecen.com