Who would have thought that Grieg, Tchaikovsky and Brahms lived at the same time? How did these musical giants interact? Although they created music in different styles, their encounters left a lasting impression. The first two concerts of the Russian Music Festival explore these questions. On the 20th of  October at 7:00 p.m. - "When Grieg's wife sang for Tchaikovsky" - Lilla Horti (soprano) will sing the "role" of Nina with Gergely Kovács playing the piano. The story goes that in 1888, Brahms, Grieg and Tchaikovsky met at a special dinner. Grieg quickly became a fan of Tchaikovsky and tried to meet him as often as possible during his stay in Leipzig. On these occasions Grieg and his wife Nina performed songs for Tchaikovsky's enjoyment. Tchaikovsky did not consider the Norwegian composer a composer of note, but he thought him very human, which he appreciated. The concert on the 21st of  October is entitled 'When Tchaikovsky heard Brahms rehearsing'. Contributors: Ádám Balogh (piano), Gergely Devich (cello), Csongor Korossy-Khayll (violin). The story goes that on New Year's Day 1888, when Tchaikovsky visited Adolph Brodsky, who was the soloist at the premiere of his violin concerto, Brahms' Trio in C minor emerged […]

After a tour of the US and the UK, the QUEEN of the  NIGHT SHOW comes to Hungary from London's West End and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, celebrating the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time. After the show in teh Erkel Theatre in Budapest on the 18th and the 19th of October, the production arrives in Debrecen on the 20th of October. This captivating hit production pays tribute to Whitney Houston with a magnificent cast of singers and a live orchestra, featuring the timeless songs of the icon who has captivated audiences and critics worldwide. An extraordinary journey through three decades of evergreen hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I'm Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional, Run To You, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more. The production has received a rapturous reception from critics and audiences alike in the West End, with audiences simply loving to hear these unforgettable songs live from amazing singers. Tickets can be purchased via the below links: 20 October Debrecen Kölcsey […]

The Turkish Presidential Symphony Orchestra will give a spectacular concert at the Kölcsey Centre in Debrecen on the 28th of  October at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year 2024, in honour of the 101st anniversary of the Turkish Republic. World-renowned pianist Gökhan Aybulus will be the soloist and the orchestra will be conducted by their permanent conductor Cemi'i Can Deliorman.  The Presidential Symphony Orchestra, one of the world's oldest artistic institutions, is one of the rare ensembles to have maintained uninterrupted artistic continuity over its nearly 200-year existence. The show, specially created for the Turkish-Hungarian Cultural Year, celebrates the shared spiritual and cultural values of the two nations, opening with Turkish and Hungarian hymns.  The rest of the programme will feature excerpts from Ferit Tüzün's ballet suite "Çayda Çıra", inspired by the folk dances of the Elazığ region. This will be followed by a performance of Ferenc Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major. The famous Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály's "Dances of Galánta" and Ulvi Cemal Erkin's "Köçekçe", inspired by the dance music of the Ottoman era, will be performed in symphonic orchestration. Tickets can be purchased via this site. Date: 28 October Location: Kölcsey […]