What makes the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble unique?
You might think so, or you might not, but folk dance and folk music can indeed be exciting and contemporary!
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble breaks with tradition in its anniversary gala performance titled From Earth to Heaven—all while preserving its essence and value! This special celebratory production draws deeply on Hungarian folk culture and steps toward the future by bringing our traditions to life as authentically as possible: professional danceand music are paired with exceptional stage visuals on the monumental stage of the Erkel Theater.
Guests of the show
In the musical world of the performance, tradition and contemporary expression blend as one: the orchestra of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble is expanded for this evening, joined by three guest ensembles to make the evening unforgettable.
- Traditional musicians from Transylvania are coming straight from the colourful world of Kalotaszeg - a region justly renowned for its beauty and cultural richness - especially for thisoccasion, to evoke for us the atmosphere of old-fashioned village weddings.
- The string quartet led by Barnabás Kelemen bridges the genres: Bartók’s musical quality enriches the production with its delicate sound.
- StEFREM reinterprets sacred works by using the human voice as a true instrument, reinforcing the spiritual dimension.
Breathtaking stage experience
This brilliant fusion of music and dance is brought to full fruition through the collaboration of professional dancers: the unparalleled artists of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble present the highest caliber of Hungarian folk dance to us, while also showcasing their talent in other dance genres. True to the ensemble’s style, we are once again treated to a breathtaking stage experience: modern visual elements naturally unfold before our eyes, while the scenes of the performance alternate between astonishing dynamism and pleasant lyricism.
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble’s 75-year history is presented in a fitting setting on this unmissable evening: an imaginary fireworks display, in which every tiny spark tells a different story, proving the timelessness of tradition.