After taking inspiration from Bartók and Kodály in previous productions, the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble is again turning to Hungarian classical music for inspiration, this time to the work of Ferenc Liszt. The group wishes to see itself and be seen in the reflection of the genius's epochal oeuvre. On this occasion, the creative team is being motivated by more than the wish to pay tribute to Liszt: there is also the conviction that his greatness as a composer and performer has a valid messag...
The performance presents Christmas Eve, the Christmas vigil and the joy and excitement of waiting, the games and traditions of folk origins and the Christian tradition of welcoming the birth of Jesus, as well as the fairytale-like, magical stories which have developed around this day. The audience will have the chance to live through the joyful moments of the last day of advent, from early morning to late evening, from the magical creation of snow by the fairies at dawn to the secret meeting of...
Müpa Budapest provides complementary parking for visitors with paid tickets to any of our public performances on the day of the performance. Free parking in this case is available for a single entry and lasts until Müpa Budapest closes.