A cosy atmosphere and stunning festive tunes await the audience at the AMICI Gala Concert on the 16th of December. Hungarian musical artists Attila Dolhai, Otokár Klein, Levente Molnár and Dániel Vadász have appeared on almost every major stage in Hungary and many abroad over the past 20 years, from Debrecen to Győr, from London to Tokyo. All of them have had success after success around the world, but this is the first time that the Debrecen audience can hear them together.  The performers are preparing for one of the most atmospheric concerts of the Advent season, full of musical specialities. On this occasion, the doors of the church will be opened to the audience to be filled with wonderful melodies such as "The Angel from Heaven", "Silent Night", "Ave Maria", "White Christmas", "Jingle bells" and "Feliz Navidad". The musical accompaniment will be provided by Adrián Kovács and his Chamber Orchestra, who will further enhance the evening with their unique sound. Tickets for the Christmas melodies music evening can be purchased via this link. Date: 16 December, 7.00 p.m. Location: Reformed Great Church Source:debrecen.imami.hu  

This year a really special event awaits visitors, as Debrecen Dixieland Jazz Band and SWINGLight Dance studio are combining two popular events to bring together fans of dixie and swing dance for one evening.The Jazz Band fans not only can enjoy the music, but can also try dancing to it this time. Programme 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Solo Jazz mini choreography class (open level) 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. Debrecen Dixie Club & dance night What to bring? Comfortable shoes and a change of shirt are a must. Seating is first come, first served. The event is free to attend.   Date: 17 December Location: Frida Café and Breakfast - Debrecen, 8 Kossuth Street Source:FB events  

The 1st year students of the Institute of Popular Music of the University of Debrecen, participating in the undergraduate program in contemporary popular music will perform at the autumn semester exam concert on the 17th of  December at 7.00 p.m. at the Nagyerdei Water Tower. More information can be found about the concert here. The second-year students will also present what they have learned in a concert on the 18th of December at 7.00 p.m, also at the Nagyerdei Water Tower. Please find more details about the event here. Admission to both events is free.   Date:17-18 December Location:Nagyerdei Water Tower Source:dehir.hu

The Kölcsey Centre will host a major Christmas concert on Tuesday the 17th of December at 7:00 p.m. In the Great Hall, the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kodály Choir will perform music that will bring the audience closer to the spirit of the holiday. Programme Poulenc: Four motets for Christmas Haydn: Nelson Mass Moscheles: Concerto for flute and oboe The concert features Petra Elek, Dóra Galgóczy-Boros, Zoltán Megyesi, Bence Pataki – vocals; Balázs Köcsky – flute; Gábor Bicskey – oboe; as well as the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kodály Choir (choir director: Zoltán Kocsis-Holper). Conductor: Imre Kollár More information about the concert can be found here and here. Date: 17 December, 7.00 p.m. Location:Kölcsey Centre Source and photo credit:dehir.hu

One of the best-known Hungarian acapella groups will be on stage this time with singer Sára Bolyki. Like the mens' choir she is familiar with a wide range of styles. The ensemble's Christmas Lights album, released last year, provides the basis for the programme, which includes Christmas and Advent songs from Hungary, Anglo-Saxon, Northern European and Carpathian Basin nations. Famous secular melodies will also be performed, including Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, Vivaldi's Four Seasons of Winter and Silent Night, all in their own arrangements. A special feature of the evening is that these songs have never been performed in this form before, with a female soloist. Sára Bolyki is a second generation acapella singer, daughter of the oldest member of the Bolyki Brothers and member of the Jazzation acapella group. She graduated with honours in folk singing from the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, where she was invited to teach even before graduation. In addition to Jazzation, she also teaches at the undergraduate level and is an invited soloist with Hungarian and Balkan folk music groups. StEFREM from Budapest is a vocal ensemble with a unique sound. The multi-award winning group has performed regularly across Europe from London to Bucharest, and has […]

The Budapest Klezmer Band has been entertaining audiences since 1990 with its lively and humorous stage performances. It combines the different musical trends of the Carpathian Basin in a virtuoso way.  The members of the band are true masters of their instruments, redefining klezmer music across genres. In their original musical compositions, traditional Yiddish motifs are complemented by elements of Gypsy and folk music, spiced up with a touch of modernity. The orchestra's founding leader and composer is Ferenc "Fegya" Jávori, whose innovative ideas have given rise to the genres of klezmer ballet, klezmer suites and klezmer musicals in Hungary.  All of these artistic productions were created with world-class local collaborators. The orchestra's sophisticated musical world of diverse klezmer music, with a distinctly Carpatho-Basin flavour, has been a huge success with audiences in Europe and overseas. The Budapest Klezmer Band has received many prestigious awards and prizes. Orchestra members: Ferenc Jávori "Fegya" - piano, vocals Anna Nagy - accordion István Kohán - clarinet Balázs Végh - drums Bence Gazda - violin, vocals span style="font-weight: 400;">László Máthé - double bass Gábor Barbinek - trombone The duration of the concert is 90 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at this site. Date: 23 […]