Hungarian American Coalition News, 1996 (5. évfolyam, 2-3. szám)
1996 / 2. szám
The Cleveland Orchestra Performs in Budapest David McGill, Cleveland Orchestra bassoonist, during his Master Class at the Liszt Academy of Music Two outstanding concerts were given at the end of March by the Cleveland Orchestra in Budapest. Coalition members Drs. Jeanette G. and Glenn Brown (Jenny Brown is also a Cleveland Orchestra Trustee) underwrote a project recommended by Edith Lauer to have some of the excellent Cleveland Orchestra musicians give Master Classes to Hungarian music students. As a result Frank Cohen taught students of the clarinet, Robert Vernon on the violin, and David McGill gave instruction on the bassoon. Both the Hungarian students and their instructors were deeply impressed with the technical and artistic skills of the Cleveland musicians. Letter from the President For Hungarians all over the globe this is a year filled with celebrations of truly memorable historical events. It was 1,100 years ago in 896 that seven Hungarian tribes settled in the Carpathian Basin. The tradition of excellence in Hungarian education was established 1,000 years ago in the Pannonhalma Monastery. Finally 40 years ago, the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 revealed to the world the true face of Communism. Among the hundreds of events celebrating the Hungarian Millecentenary, the World Federation of Hungarians has organized the largest number of commemorations, both in Hungary and in the Hungarian ethnic communities of neighboring countries. Between June 14-17 over 2,500 Hungarians gathered in Budapest from every comer of the world — including lots of Coalition members — to participate in the IV. World Congress of Hungarians. The three unforgettable days inspired and reinforced our deep sense of shared Hungarian identity. Here in the U.S. several Hungarian American institutions are also celebrating special anniversaries this year: the Hungarian Reformed Federation is 100 years old; the Magyar Baráti Közösség was founded 25 years ago; and our own Hungarian American Coalition marks its fifth year on August 20,1996. In this historic year as we gather to celebrate and share the rich traditions of our history, let us rededicate ourselves to use our energy, knowledge and resources to help assure a life of freedom and economic opportunity to Hungarians in and outside Hungary. There can be no better way to pay homage to the past than to make the commitment to work together in the present. In Hungarian friendship, SOME FACTS ABOUT THE COALITION OUR MISSION The Hungarian American Coalition was established to mobilize and coordinate the talents and resources of its members and to promote the interests of Hungarian Americans. OUR GOALS • To identify and promote the concerns and interests of the Hungarian-American community. • To foster interest and appreciation in the United States for the history, education and culture of Hungary, including its literature, arts, and scientific achievements. • To encourage cultural and educational interaction between the people of the United States and Hungary. • To protect and preserve human and minority rights and cultural heritage of Hungarians throughout the world. • To support democratic institutions and economic development in Hungary. ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP The Coalition consists of organizational and individual members and operates in accordance with its Articles and Bylaws, under the direction of its Directors. These documents are provided upon request. The Hungarian American Coalition is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organization registered in Washington, D.C., on August 20, 1991. Summer 1996 • Hungarian American Coalition News • 7
