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Debrecen4U Business Expat Club (BEC) x MODEM’s English Guided Tour Border Age Exhibition

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

MODEM awaits visitors to join the English guided tour at  the exhibition titled Border Age on the 27th of February at 5:00 p.m. The exhibition Border Age celebrates the 70th birthdays of two artists from Debrecen, visual artist Zoltán Fátyol and graphic artist István Tamus, by bringing together works from the advanced stages of their careers.“Border age” refers to a period marking a complex transition process between eras that have gained stability based on their own order as well as a transition that forms a bridge between the past, which is considered to be outdated, and the future, with a gesture of moving forward. This exhibition of major local artists at MODEM is not intended to be a complete overview of their oeuvres, but it aims to provide insight into the dominant themes, motifs and technical experiments that have defined the careers of these two artists, who have different temperaments. More about the exhibition: https://modemart.hu/en/exhibitions/hatarkor/ Online tickets can be purchased via  this link. Date: 27 February at 5:00 p.m. Location: MODEM Source: Facebook Events  

Tribute to the Romantic Era – Concert of Kodály Philharmonics

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Kodály Philharmonics awaits the audience to its next classical music concert at the Great Hall of Kölcsey Center on the 27th of February from 7.00 p.m. The program of the excellent guest conductor, although it features the works of three authors,  is permeated by the spirit of Ferenc Liszt as a common denominator. Program:  Borogyn: In the Deserts of Central Asia Liszt: Dance of Death  Glazunov: II. (f minor) symphony, op.16. Contributor: József Balog - piano / Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Anton Shaburov (Russia) Tickets can be purchased via this link  Date: 27 February, 7.00 p.m. Location: Great Hall of Kölcsey Center Source: Kodaly Filharmonia  

Violin and Piano Concert at the Faculty of Music

University of Debrecen, Faculty of Music, Hall Debrecen, Hungary

The University of Debrecen's Faculty of Music Conservatory Evenings concert series continues. On the next occasion, violinist Hermina Szabó and pianist Judit Váradi will give a joint concert on the 29th of February at 7.00 p.m. in Liszt Hall. Programme: Johann Sebastian Bach: Sonata in C minor BWV 1017 Franz Schubert: Sonata in D major Op. posth. 137 No. 1. Camille Saint-Saëns: Dances Macabre Op. 40. Jenő Hubay: Violin solo Kornél Ábrányi: What the castle ruins tell us - Music picture Béla Kéler: Farewell to Lower Hungary Astor Piazzolla: Café 1930 Astor Piazzolla: Bordel 1900 For ticket prices and how to buy tickets, please find information here. Date:29 February, 7.00 p.m. Location: Faculty of Music, Liszt Hall Source: dehir.hu

Exhibition of Painter Zoltán Gonda Opens in Bényi Gallery

Bényi Gallery Hunyadi utca 1-3., Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition of painter Zoltán Gonda, entitled “80 is not a problem!” (Nem Gond(a) 80!), will open on the 1st of March at 6.00 p.m. at  Bényi Gallery.  The artist, who has been recently awarded the Debrecen Prize for Culture, started out as a painter and  has exhibited his works in solo and group exhibitions from 1965, and then for almost two decades mainly produced graphic works alongside painting. His works of art can be found in museums, galleries and private collections in Hungary and abroad, and he has exhibited in Poland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Germany, Romania, China, Canada, the USA, Slovakia and Macedonia. After seven years of silence, he took up the brush again, and at the same time sought a specific renewal in graphic expression. Zoltán Gonda celebrated his 80th birthday last year, and a selection of his works can be seen at the Bényi Gallery until the 14 of March. Date:1-14 March Location: Bényi Gallery, Kölcsey Centre Source: dehir.hu

Art Exhibitions Open at the University of Debrecen

University of Debrecen Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen, Hungary

The cultural programme series continues with two art exhibitions, organised by the Public Culture Secretariat, Cultural and Organising Office of the University of Debrecen. Exhibition entitled Mediterranean Impressions of Nagybánya painter Emil Lajos Kovács opens on the 2nd of March at 3. 00 p.m.  in the Life Sciences Gallery. The exhibition will be  opened by cultural manager Viktor Csaba Kozák with the participation of guitarist László Bakos. The exhibition can be visited between the 2nd and the 28th of  March. Location: Egyetem Square 1, Life Sciences Gallery    Exhibition of Dr. Barbara Zsebik will be opened by Cultural Manager Viktor Csaba Kozák on the 3rd of March at 11.00 a.m. in the Theoretical Gallery with the participation of pianist Marcell Horváth. The exhibition can be visited between the 2nd and the 22nd of  March. Location: Egyetem Square 1,Theoretical Block Assembly Hall (Elméleti Tömb), Theoretical Gallery (Elméleti Galéria) Source: Facebook  

Let’s paint with joy! Bilingual Workshop at Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen

Deutsches Kulturforum 24 Batthyány Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Me Time Experience Workshop, Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen and Painting parties with Ági - Debrecen await interested visitors to Let's paint with joy! English instructed workshop on the 2nd of March from 2.00 p.m. which is going to be a fun activity for kids, parent-child pairs and of course for adults as well.  The program is instructed in English. Visitors can choose from 3 pictures (hedgehog, Harry Potter, horse) and are asked to send a message in advance to info@enidomuhely.hu telling which picture is chosen to paint at the event.  The canvas will be pre drawn and instructions will be given throughout the painting step by step.  Payment is upon arrival and  pre-registration is essential to attend the event. Please register at this: link Date: 2 March, 2.00 p.m.  Location: Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen   Source: Facebook  

Exhibition of Painter János Maksai opens in Simonffy Street Youth Centre

Simonffy u 21. Debrecen, Hungary

Exhibition entitled "I'll tell you in the language of painting" is opening at the Simonffy Street Youth Centre on the 4th of  March at 4.30 p.m. The exhibition will be opened by Managing Director of DEMKI János D. Halász, and President of the Association for the Great Forest of Debrecen Ibolya Marincsák with the contribution of  Napsugár Bartha. For János Maksai, love is the key word. He feels comfortable in the world and does what he loves: painting. For the painter from Debrecen, creating is the most natural part of life. His life is usually predictable: he gets up in the morning and goes to paint... And for recreation he sometimes does gardening and is active around the house.  He has been painting for more than fifty years, and in that time he has put thousands of paintings on canvas. Some of them are quite small, but some are 150x320 cm, which he assembled from three pieces, because otherwise they would not have fit into the painter's studio. As the gallery is also an event hall, the organisers ask visitors to get informed about the exhibition visiting hours at phone number 06-52/415-498.   Date: 4-27 March Location: Simonffy Street Youth […]

Polish Painter’s Paintings on Display in German Cultural Forum

Deutsches Kulturforum 24 Batthyány Street, Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition, entitled Vanishing Landscape will open on the 5th of March Tuesday at 5.00  p.m. at the German Cultural Forum in Debrecen and can be visited until the 31st of March. The artist wants to draw attention to the problem of disappearing green spaces and places untouched by human intervention. There are fewer and fewer of these places and are being squeezed out year by year by new investments, and there is a real risk that the landscape we have known until now will disappear. Barbara Hubert was born in Rzeszów and attended the School of Fine Arts. She completed her higher education in the painting department at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts, studying under professors Stanisław Rodziński and Leszek Misiak. She currently resides in her hometown of Rzeszów, where she is active as both an artist and educator. Date: 5-31 March Location: Debrecen German Cultural Forum Source: dehir.hu  

Baroque 2. – Concert of the Kodály Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra

Pásti Street synagogue 4 Pásti Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Kodály Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra awaits the audience for the next concert in the concert series conducted by permanent conductor Tibor Bényi on the 5th of March from 7.00 p.m. Programme: J. S. Bach: III (G major) "Brandenburg Concerto" BWV 1048 J. S. Bach: Piano Concerto in F minor, BWV 1056 / J. S. Bach: "Ich habe genug" BWV 82 - Church Cantata / J. S. Bach: Suite in D major, BWV 1068 Contributors: Dániel Somogyi-Tóth, Chief Music Director of the City of Debrecen - piano accompaniment, Daisy Laura Tarnóc - vocals Conductor: Tibor Bényi About the performance: As a result of the musical fashions of recent decades, the performance of almost the entire Baroque and Classical repertoire has been entrusted to specialists in the so-called early music ensembles. Contemporary symphony orchestras relatively rarely undertake to perform pre-19th century composers, fearing that their performance style will lack authenticity. It is therefore particularly gratifying that the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra is devoting an entire concert to the art of J.S. Bach, demonstrating that, for a valid interpretation, in addition to the knowledge of contemporary playing styles and phrasing, a performer's individuality and imagination are still required for valid interpretation. Date: 5 March, 7.00 […]

Green for Life Roadshow starts on Thursday

Kossuth tér Kossuth tér

HUMDA Hungarian Mobility Development Agency PLC., a part of the Széchenyi University Group, is launching a comprehensive e-mobility roadshow called "Zöld Életre Valók" (Green for Life) in Debrecen on the 7th of March. The roadshow, which will visit various locations throughout the country and stay for four days each, aims to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly energy in everyday life and encourage the transition to green energy, which is the future of the Hungarian economy in households, transportation, and industry. Between the 7th and the 10th of  March, organisers are expecting visitors from kindergarten age to the elderly at Kossuth Square in Debrecen. The mission of the HUMDA Green for Life national e-mobility and technology roadshow is to raise awareness about hydrogen technology, energy storage and electric vehicles, their benefits, operation and environmental aspects. The roadshow will offer public installations and free activities in public spaces during the first half of the year. For information on exact locations and dates, visit the roadshow website, zoldeletrevalok.hu and the HUMDA website. At the technology exhibition, visitors can test their skills on a go-kart track, learn about road safety at the park, and view exhibits of electric buses, cars, and e-scooters. A VR […]

Women’s Day Concert of Debrecen Symphonic Band

University of Debrecen, Faculty of Music, Hall Debrecen, Hungary

The Debrecen Symphonic Band, the wind orchestra of the Debrecen University's Faculty of Music, will perform a concert in honour of International Women's Day as the next event of the Universitas-Debrecen concert series on the 7th of March from 7 p.m. Programme: Carlos Marquez: Cassiopeia Franco Cesarini: Harlequin Alain Boublil-Claude Michel Schönberg: Les Misérables (Arr: Marcel Peeters) József Sárvári: The Knights of the Valley (conducted by Andrea Daru) John Lennon-Takashi Hoshide: Imagine Philip Sparke: Klezmer Carnival Omega-Szilágyi Miklós: Omega for Life Gyula Bekker conducting. For more information about the concert and ticket prices, please  click here. The Debrecen Symphonic Band is a wind orchestra that plays a significant role in training brass, woodwind, and percussion students at the University of Debrecen. The band's main task is to support the conducting practice of students participating in the unique master's program in conducting and wind orchestra at the University of Debrecen. The band's repertoire includes historical Hungarian marches, contemporary Hungarian works, as well as notable international wind orchestra pieces and their arrangements. Date: 7 March, 7 p.m Location: University of Debrecen, Faculty of Music Source:dehir.hu

Debrecen4U Business Expat Club (BEC) x English Stand-Up Comedy Special with Stephen Grant (UK) at MODEM

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Hot Paprika Comedy and MODEM await the audience to English Stand-Up Comedy with Stephen Grant organised on the 8th of March starting from 8.00 p.m. at MODEM Centre of Modern Art. A repeat award winner of Best UK Compere, Stephen Grant is one of the hardest working comedy performers and writers in the UK. He is the host of the Krater Comedy Club at Komedia, which has won Best Comedy Venue in the South for an unprecedented number of times and is a regular headliner at The Comedy Store in Leicester Square. His speed and dynamism create a magical energy which has audiences rapt and hanging onto his every word. It led Stephen to writing for Rob Beckett on Mock the Week and for writing for Russell Kane on Live at the Electric, as well as for Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show for Avalon TV and Seann Walsh for Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week. Date: 8 March, 8.00 p.m. Location: MODEM Centre of Modern Art  Tickets: jegy.hu  Please let us know if you wish to participate at: iuliia.dzikh@edc.debrecen.hu