Palace of Arts - Online Concert Series - Kalotaszeg

The Liszt Institute New York together with the Palace of Arts Budapest continue their cooperation to bring the audience some of the most engaging, entertaining and unforgettable concert experiences in a comfortable, online format in exquisite HD quality. On August 20, 2024 we are excited to present a special dance performance by the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble titled Kalotaszeg, celebrating Hungary’s most important National Holiday, the Day of Saint Stephen and the day of Hungary’s foundation.

KALOTASZEG

The first editions of the Living Martin Archive series follow the route followed by the tireless ethnographic researcher György Martin (1932-1983) in filming his dance documentaries, thereby paying tribute to the life's work of this wonderful scholar. Martin and his colleagues organised a highly significant series of trips to collect dances in Hungary and Transylvania, which would play a prominent role in the history of both Hungarian and European folk dance research. With this show, the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble aims to express its gratitude to the makers of the films from Bonchida and Türe and all those who took part: the Hungarian, Romanian and Gypsy performers (dancers and musicians) who preserved and passed on these wonderful dance and musical traditions.

The online streaming is free of charge, but registration is required. All registered participants will receive a link, where they can access the performance on the 20th of August anytime between 8AM and 11:30PM.