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| 2008 is the Year of the Renaissance in Hungary. The 550th anniversary of the coronation of Matthias Corvinus, a Hungarian King of European renown and a great patron of the arts, provides a historical basis for the events. Not merely an artistic style, the Renaissance is a way of life, it is discovery and initiative, a modern approach, a philosophy of art, a world view, the spirit of intellectual renewal and innovation, and openness. European values as we see them today began with the Renaissance. As presented by the Renaissance Year 2008 the series of events are not only a memento to past glory—with imposing exhibitions at museums on related themes—but finds contemporary answers in the fields of culture, the arts, science and technology for the question: what does ‘Renaissance’ mean today? Come and see the renewal of Hungarian cultural life in 2008 in the halls of museums, gastronomy and the colourful whirl of festivals. See you here in 2008! Friendly greetings, |
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24th January–18th May • BUDAPEST [E2] |
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PROSPERITY OF THE MEDICIS LIFE AND ART IN THE RENAISSANCE FLORENCE The exhibition shows the splendor of the Medici era, the flourishing culture and art of Florence in the 15th and the 16th centuries through nearly 200 works of art (prints, drawings, paintings, manuscripts, sculptures, works of applied arts, etc.) mainly lent by Florentine and Tuscan museums. INFORMATION: |
2nd–4rd February • GYULA [G4] |
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RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Revisit the renaissance in Gyula: find special costume programmes in a beautiful historic setting from the Opening March to the Renaissance Ball, through period style food, special events featuring King Mathias, Queen Beatrix, their magistrates and attendants as well as several other touristic sights and adventures. The Gyula Carnival begins again! INFORMATION: |
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26th March–30th June • BUDAPEST [E2] |
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BEATRIX’ DOWRY – THE ITALIAN MAIOLICA ART AND THE ROYAL COURT OF KING MATTHIAS The Museum of Applied Arts prepares an international loan exhibition, presenting a special art of luxury popular at the court of Matthias and his Jagiellonian successors, the art of Italian majolica. Apart from presenting the origins of this special technique, the main goal of the exhibition is to study the origins of majolica objects at the Hungarian royal court. INFORMATION: |
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April–October • SÁROSPATAK [G1] |
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THE SECOND BLOOMING OF RENAISSANCE IN THE TIME OF PERENYIS AND OF RAKOCZIS Sárospatak is a superb example of the flowery Renaissance. The golden years of these buildings, the 15th to 17th century, are linked to the Perenyi and the Rakoczi families (Bokályos House, Sub Rosa, the loggia). We would like to present north-east Hungarian, late Renaissance objects of the landlords giving you a glimpse into the historical role played by Sárospatak and its landlords, and also into the landscape design and lifestyle of those times with the monumental late Renaissance stone carvings in the garden. INFORMATION:
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May • SZÉKESFEHÉRVÁR [D3] |
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WINE FESTIVAL In 2008 the 6th Royal Wine Festival takes place in the fabulous centre of Székesfehérvár. The festival’s aim is to promote the local and Central-Transdanubian winegrowers, home-made and handicraft products attached to wine culture. For 4 days in the springtime wine and gastronomy, as part of our cultural heritage, get into focus in the heart of the historical town. In the evenings wide range of local music bands entertain the visitors. INFORMATION: |
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17th May • MISKOLC [F-G1] |
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SPRING OF THE QUEENS It was a nice custom in the Middle Ages that the kings of Hungary gave the queens the Castle of Diósgyőr as an engagement gift. In the 15th century, King Mathias’ wife, Beatrix changed the palace into a real renaissance court. This atmosphere is evoked by the spring-welcoming ceremony in the Castle that begins to awake from its Sleeping Beauty-dream… INFORMATION: |
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28th–29th June • MEZŐKÖVESD [F2] |
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MATTHIAS REX RENAISSANCE WEEKEND Colorful costumes and various interesting programs like: crafts fair, knightly tournament, belly dancers, long leggeds, procession, firework. INFORMATION: |
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7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July • SZÉKESFEHÉRVÁR [D3] |
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HARMONIA ALBENSIS CONCERT SERIES IN CHURCHES In July 2008 the grandiose baroque churches of Székesfehérvár give place for classical concert series for the 6th time. The ‘Székesfehérvár Music Summer’ is popular among music-lovers, thanks for the memorable performances of illustrious and excellent guest musicians and conductors. Just some names from the 6-years old repertoire of the Musica Regia in Székesfehérvár: Tomkins Vocalensemble, László Fassang organist, Primavera Choir, Béla Drahos Liszt-awarded flautist. Miklósa Erika, the fabulous opera singer will be the star guest of the Harmonia Albensis in 2008. INFORMATION: |
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11th–13th July • VISEGRÁD [D2] |
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VISEGRÁD INTERNATIONAL PALACE FESTIVAL Colorful tournament in the Royal Palace of Visegrad with the partecipation of more than eight hundred performers from eight countries. INFORMATION: |
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15th–20th August • SZÉKESFEHÉRVÁR [D3] |
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13TH “ROYAL DAYS” INTERNATIONAL FOLK-DANCE FESTIVAL You are cordially invited to Székesfehérvár, the city of kings, in the middle of August, to the International Folk Dance Festival, organised as part of the ‘Royal Days’ festival. Open-air performances, concerts, street music, folklore evenings, gastronomy shows, children programmes, dance movie screenings await all visitors of the festival. Locations include the baroque style city centre of Székesfehérvár and the centre of the festival, the Dancehouse in Malom street. The programme also includes a photo exhibition as well as a festival conference. INFORMATION: |
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15th September–31st December • BUDAPEST [E2] |
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NEORENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE IN BUDAPEST AN EXHIBITION The Budapest City Archives presents a selection of architectural plans of Neorenaissance buildings designed by architect Miklos Ybl in the second half of the nineteenth century. The plans, which represent the biggest architectural legacy in the country, include Fővámház (the former Main Tax Office); the Opera House; and Festetics Palace and Károlyi Alajos Palace, both located behind the National Museum. Contemporary photographs and maps provide additional insight into plans of other master architects, including Alajos Hauszmann and Imre Steindl. |
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| INFORMATION: Budapest City Archives (Budapest Főváros Levéltára) H-1139 Budapest, Teve u. 3-5. • Tel.: +36-1/298-7500 • Fax: +36-1/298-7555 E-mail: bfl@bparchiv.hu • www.bparchiv.hu |
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6th November–30th April 2009 • BUDAPEST [E2] |
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RENAISSANCE JOURNEYS VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS In our exhibition some of the most emblematic objects of King Matthias and his epoch are exposed, and the installation helps the visitor to make contact in an interactive way between nowadays and the renaissance age. Our museum organise a symposium and a museum pedagogic programsuit in order to celebrate the Renaissance Year. INFORMATION: |
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14th November–27th September 2009 • BUDAPEST [E2] |
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LEGENDARY BEINGS, ENCHANTING FLOWERS THE RENAISSANCE WE ALL KNOW AND LOVE The exhibition uses gorgeous 18th and 19th-century artifacts from the Museum of Ethnography to illustrate how popular Renaissance patterns – dragons, unicorns, leaping stags, and colorful flowers – were incorporated into the culture of the common man. INFORMATION: |
