William Penn Life, 2005 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2005-10-01 / 10. szám
Magyar Matters Csárdás returns The extravaganza of Hungarian music and dance makes its third visit to North America Two hundred years ago, a new dance fashion took Central Europe by storm: the "Csárdás" [char-dash]. In the midst of the innumerable gentle court dances for the nobility (the waltz, the quadrilles and polkas), came a dance by the people, based on thousand-year-old traditions, accompanied by the fiery music of famous gypsy virtuoso musicians. The exciting Csárdás became a symbol of the revolution against foreign oppression and was feared by the establishment. Never was there a dance which was so majestic and graceful, yet so robust and dynamic. Audiences throughout North America can again experience a true taste of Hungarian culture when "Csárdás! - The Tango of the East" returns this month for its third tour. Featuring Zoltán Zsuráfszki's Budapest Ensemble, the show is an extravaganza of authentic dance, music and song, celebrating one of the most exciting f olkloric developments from Central Europe. The show takes audiences on a journey through ancient folk tunes and dances which were used as building blocks by the "folk" to reinvent their exciting dance culture. The Csárdás knows no boundaries: it is danced alone or with one or more partners; it may be danced in a circle or in a line or in three or foursome; it includes every possible turn for the men and women. It is adored by the Hungarians and Slovaks, and lovingly adapted by all the Nations of Central Europe. Immensely entertaining, a performance of "Csárdás! - The Tango of the East" is enlightening, demonstrating how a dance fashion could play such an important role in the development of a traditional art which was treasured, passed down and polished through generations. The beautiful and engaging music of "Csárdás! - The Tango of the East" features an exciting Hungarian Gypsy virtuoso violinist whose exquisite music mesmerizes everyone who ever hears it. Although to many the 'roaming gypsy' violinist epitomizes the Central European folk culture, it is a simplistic image. The melodic songs inspired great composers like Brahms, Liszt and Shubert, who were fascinated by this new and vigorous music and used it as sources for their compositions. The musical world adores these works and even today they continue to be favorite concert pieces and are sure to inspire American audiences. The Budapest Ensemble is one of the oldest, yet freshest folk ensembles from Central Europe. The Ensemble has performed on every continent with critical acclaim while presenting Hungarian and other Central European folk cultures. The ensemble's guiding philosophy is to present folklore in its most authentic form possible, yet include adaptations to suit the performance requirements of the stage and tailor the presentations to contemporary audiences. For tickets and information on specific tour dates, call Centrum Management at 201-836 -4869, or visit the show's website at www.csardas.org. CSÁRDÁS - THE TANGO OF THE EAST North American Tour 2005 Dates & Locations Oct. 20 - Boston, MA Oct 21 - Montreal, PQ Oct 22 - Montreal, PQ Oct 23 - Kitchener, ONT Oct 24 - Toronto, ONT Oct 26 - Hamilton, ONT Oct. 27 - Buffalo, NY Oct 28 - New Brunswick, NJ Oct. 29 - Geneva, NY Oct. 30 - Bronx, NY Oct 31 - Pittsburgh, PA Nov. I - North Pound, VA Nov. 2 - Greensboro, NC Nov. 3 - Newburry, SC Nov. 4 - Birmingham, AL Nov. 5 - New Orleans, LA Nov. 6 - Lafayette, LA Nov. 7 - Houston, TX Nov. 9 - San Antonio, TX Nov. 10 - Lubbock, TX Nov. 12 - Phoenix, AZ Nov. 13 - Glendale, CA Nov. 14 - San Diego, CA Nov. 15 - Santa Barbara, CA Nov. 16 - San Rafael, CA Nov. 17 - Napa Valley, CA Nov. 18 - Fremont CA Nov. 19-Klamath Falls, OR Nov. 20 - Bremerton, WA Nov. 21 - Salem, OR Nov. 22 - Tacoma, WA Nov. 23 - Portland, OR Nov. 24 - Vancouver, BC Nov. 25 - Seattle, WA Nov. 27 - Calgary, AL Nov. 29 - Winnipeg, MAN Dec. I - Chicago, IL Dec. 2 - Bloomington, IN Dec. 3 - Ypsilanti, Ml Dec. 4 - Cleveland, OH 10 William Penn Life, October 2005
