Magyar News, 2002. szeptember-2003. augusztus (13. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2003-05-01 / 9. szám
jragOBS) ust about two hundred an 'n Emery's l^jjä IM Church on March 16th, to Revolution of 1848. As in previous years, this time again, Pannónia Club of Fairfield organized the event. The program started on a high note: the eleven-year-old Tamás Wolff sang the Kossuth Song (Kossuth Lajos azt üzente..) Tamás is a native bom American citizen; it was truly remarkable how exemplary his Hungarian articulation was. Judith Balogh, President of the Pannónia American- Hungarian Club greeted those in attendance. We all participated in singigng the American Anthem. Rev. Sándor Havadtőy offered the invocation; the prayer included a heart-felt supplication for the Hungarian nation and the Hungarian minorities, Dr. Balázs B. Somogyi acted as master of ceremonies (műsorvezető). Mr. Csaba Rátkay gave an account of Sándor Petőfi's famous poem "Hungarians arise.." (Talpra Magyar) with his usual dedication and conviction. Judith Balogh, President of the Pannónia Club opens the celebration The keynote address (Ünnepi Beszéd) was delivered by the Hon. András Márton, Director of the Hungarian Cultural Center, New York. Mr. Márton led an interesting life. His original profession was acting and directing plays in Hungary, mostly in Pécs. Then, his circumstances changed and he became a carpenter in Finnland. The 1990s found him in America, as the Hungarian Consul General in Los Angeles. For the past two years he is doing a well appreciated job in his new position. In his speach he recounted a number of personal experiences in connection with the March 15th celebrations over the past decades and drew memorable historical conclusions, pointing out how the different regimes opposed the celebration, also how the Hungarian people never gave up on it. In the program it was Tamás Wolffs turn again - this time he sang the wellknown song "The hussar's life is a good one.." (Jól van dolga..) Mr. Imre Ihász in his "debut" appearance, recited Petőfi's " March 15th", to well-deserved, enthusiastic applause. Ms. Eva Latrányi, a rising young mezzo-soprano, member of the New Yorkbased "Grand Opera" company, sang selections of Transylvanian folksongs. Ms. Latrányi performed with artistic maturity and convincing musicality. She also gave a beautifully convincing rendition of the melancholic "Autumn Song" (Őszi Dal), with lyrics by Zseni Várnai and composed by Lipót Kondor. The two Krisztinas from the local "talent-pool" have been regular, reliable participants and performers on the annual March 15th celebrations. Krisztina Póznán recited a Petőfi poem "Europe is quiet, quiet again (Europa csendes, újra csendes..), Krisztina Sörfőző performed the difficult Ady poem "I am the son of Gog and Magog" (Gog és Magóg fia vagyok én..) with an elan appropriate to a seasoned performer. They fully deserves our gratitude The program was rich with music. Mr. István Lakatos (violin) and Mr. László Above: András Márton Director of the Hungarian Cultural Center delivers the keynote address. Below: Csaba Rátkai recites the "Talpra Magyar". Page 4
