In spring 2011, the rascal philosopher of Hungarian rock music, Kowalsky, unexpectedly decided to exchange his backing rock trio for a nine-member band comprising both electric and acoustic instruments (trumpet, accordion, acoustic guitar, percussion, violin etc). The new blood did wonders for the tunes as well as the main protagonist: the songs became more organic and pulsating and moved on a wider scale dynamically, while wandering into new stylistic territories beyond rock, from salsa to ska ...to flamenco. The tired old songs have been revitalized and charged with new feeling, while Kowalsky, already one of the best front men around, can clearly be seen to thrive in this new musical environment. The new band has since performed at all the leading venues in the country, where audiences have welcomed the changes with open arms and enthusiasm, an indication that Kowalsky’s unexpected change of direction was a good one. With this change of music and broadening of style, Kowalsky meg a Vega have chosen a path whose real culmination will come with this concert. The title Big Band!! is not an exaggeration: in the context of pop music, even a ten-member band is considered large, but tonight at this special venue the audience will see seventeen musicians in total, all here to ensure that Kowalsky’s best songs take an even more vibrant and unique shape. Although the band members have all done their bit to transform the songs, on this occasion vocalists and strings will be joining the basic band, creating new possibilities in orchestration and helping to push the musical boundaries further. Each familiar song will be taking an unexpected twist, living up to the expectations of a truly unforgettable evening. Presented by: Palace of Arts
Parking information
We wish to inform you that in the event that Müpa Budapest's underground garage and outdoor car park are operating at full capacity, it is advisable to plan for increased waiting times when you arrive. In order to avoid this, we recommend that you depart for our events in time, so that you you can find the ideal parking spot quickly and smoothly and arrive for our performance in comfort. The Müpa Budapest underground garage gates will be operated by an automatic number plate recognition system. Parking is free of charge for visitors with tickets to any of our paid performances on that given day. The detailed parking policy of Müpa Budapest is available here.
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