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 traditionin its anniversary gala performance titled From Earth to Heaven- all while preserving itsessence and value!
This special celebratory production draws deeply on Hungarian folk culture and steps towardthe 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.
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 bythree guest ensembles to make the evening unforgettable.
Traditional musicians from Transylvania are coming straight from the colorful 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 qualityenriches the production with its delicate sound.
StEFREM reinterprets sacred works by using the human voice as a true instrument, reinforcing the spiritual dimension.
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 presentthe highest caliber of Hungarian folk dance to us, while also showcasing their talent in otherdance 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 onthis unmissable evening: an imaginary fireworks display, in which every tiny spark tells a different story, proving the timelessness of tradition.