The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1984 (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1984-01-01 / 1. szám
A “RENAISSANCE” PERFORMANCE In keeping with the Europe of Renaissance times, the performance of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble includes enchanting melodies from instrumental virtuosos who roamed the streets of Budapest, epic minstrels and Gypsy musicians wandering to the Danube. A variety from Hungary’s vast heritage, represented by its 10,000,000 inhabitants, creates a production of intrigiie and excitement, romantic Gypsy ballads, bottle dances and Transylvanian dances that feature beautiful girls fashioned in decorative headdresses in the company of athletic, robust men. The orchestra performs last century’s, romantically composed music known as the “verbunkos”. The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble creates a unique artistic splash of color on the map of Europe. A brilliant program taken from Baroque buildings in ancient Budapest and the village squares in remote settlements interweaves the fabric of Hungary’s past with folk art and custom, filling the stage with a colorful array of music and dance. In essence, their entire performance is a Hungarian treasury of folklore with linen petticoats ablaze in a whirl of color and cloaked shepherds twirling staffs while dancing with devilish technique. A PERFORMING ART ABOVE POLITICS Wherever the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble will appear in the United States and Canada, it will be introducing the Hungarian Heritage to people unfamiliar with it. For this reason, their appearances should be welcomed by all American and Canadian-Hungarians regardless of political or ideological persuasions. Moreover, when the curtain goes up, in this instance, Hungary is performing on the stage and not its form of government. Photos courtesy of Columbia Artist Management. Schedule of Appearance: January 22-23, 1984: Philadelphia, PA. January 27, 1984: Hershey, PA. January 30, 1984: Columbus, Ohio. Mershon Auditorium of Ohio University, corner of High Street and 15th Avenue. The program starts at ’:00 P.M. February 26, 1984: Los Angeles, California — UCLA March 25, 1984: Detroit, Michigan. March 27, 1984: Akron, Ohio. Page 6 The Eighth Tribe
