Classical Music Concert in Central Park

Organized by the Liszt Institute New York a special event will take place in Central Park at the Naumburg Bandshell Plaza on April 9, 2024 from 2pm – 5pm celebrating different aspects of Hungarian traditions and culture.

Join us and experience the amalgamation of arts, including an exciting interactive visual arts workshop with multi-faceted artist Rob Anderson celebrating the anniversary of the Rubik's cube and take a look at an intriguing exhibition commemorating the International Roma Day titled „Gypsy music from Ferenc Liszt to the Hungarikums” showcasing the process in which gypsy musicians helped form what we call „Hungarian” music, recruiting dance (verbunkos) and czardas today. The starting point of the exhibit is Ferenc Liszt’s book titled „The Gipsy in Music” from where gypsy music gets elevated into one of the „Hungarikums”. The exhibition traces the history of gypsy bands and famous musicians, from village bands to ensembles that have travelled abroad, and from the formation of large orchestras to the role of gypsy music as a bridge.