A Triumph of Music in Stuttgart

A Triumph of Music in Stuttgart

A Triumph of Music in Stuttgart

The Liszt Institute Stuttgart welcomed the new year with spectacular musical performances that exceeded all expectations, attracting a record-breaking attendance. The institute's programs included two outstanding performances: one showing the Hungarian operetta, a real Hungarikum, which intrigued the audience of over a thousand people, and another that featured a classical and jazz crossover concert by Swing à la Django.

In honor of the Day of Hungarian Culture, the Liszt Institute Stuttgart presented a timeless classic that has captivated German audiences for generations: Hungarian operetta. On January 24, the operetta evening titled "Cintányéros cudar világ!" featured performances by prominent performers from the Fedák Sári Theatre - primadonna Andrea Újhelyi, soubrette Réka Kiss, bon vivant Krisztián Sárkány, and comic dancer Roland Öller. The sold-out arena echoed the melodies of great Hungarian composers such as Imre Kálmán, Jenő Huszka, Ferenc Lehár, and Albert Szirmai. However, the charm of Hungarian operetta extended beyond the institute's boundaries. On January 27, the melodies of the most beloved operettas were also performed at one of the most significant events of the Western Hungarian diaspora—the 50th Stuttgart Hungarian Catholic Charity Ball. With the participation of the institute, around 1,300–1,400 attendees experienced the enchanting power of Hungarian music, clapping and singing along with the performers.

On January 31, Swing à la Django delivered an unforgettable, sold-out concert at the institute’s New Year’s Gala. The ensemble presented a unique jazz-infused interpretation of Antonio Vivaldi’s legendary Four Seasons, captivating not only classical music enthusiasts but also fans of gypsy jazz. The performance was a spectacular success, attracting unprecedented attention and a full house at the institute. The world-renowned Hungarian formation blends authentic Balkan folk, French manouche swing, and Argentine bossa nova rhythms with the living traditions of Hungarian folk music. The band members have shared the stage with international icons such as Stochelo Rosenberg, Sting, Zubin Mehta, Andrea Bocelli, and Roby Lakatos, and have performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Hong Kong Opera, London’s Royal Albert Hall, and the Montreux and Montreal International Jazz Festivals. The event was made possible with the support of the Péter Horváth Foundation.