Who has never wondered how a symphony orchestra operates and how it gets ready for a concert, or how folk music ensembles practice and what happens at the rehearsals? In the first half of the two-part concerts, the audience get a glimpse, under the expert guidance of the moderator, into the everyday life of the rehearsal hall, as well as - from the instructions and explanations given and the repeated playing and practising of certain passags - into the musical processes. In the second par...t of the concert, the performers appear dressed for the stage, or in costume, and the audience will get the chance to see and hear the parts of the programme with which they have just developed a thorough acquaintance in the context of a staged performance.
Pentecost, which falls 50 days after Easter, is one of the major holidays of the Christian church, its name originates from the Greek word Pentecostes, meaning fiftieth. In Christian teaching, it serves to mark the day that the Holy Spirit appeared before the apostles after Jesus ascended into heaven. The holiday, which like Easter does not fall on a fixed date, is held anywhere between May 10 and June 13 and has proved itself useful for keeping alive the ancient customs and beliefs related to the summer solstice.
The most typical Pentecostal traditions: tests of skill combined with the selection of the Pentecost king, the Pentecost procession by girls and boys (both younger and older ones), and the little girls' greeting (the procession of the Pentecost queen). The holiday is linked to children's games involving singing, dancing and drama, as well as to other pagan customs. (Source: Hungarian Folk Lexicon)
Age: 10-14 year
Presented by: Müpa Budapest
Parking information
We wish to inform you that in the event that Müpa Budapest's underground garage and outdoor car park are operating at full capacity, it is advisable to plan for increased waiting times when you arrive. In order to avoid this, we recommend that you depart for our events in time, so that you you can find the ideal parking spot quickly and smoothly and arrive for our performance in comfort. The Müpa Budapest underground garage gates will be operated by an automatic number plate recognition system. Parking is free of charge for visitors with tickets to any of our paid performances on that given day. The detailed parking policy of Müpa Budapest is available here.
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