Beethoven's Egmont Overture became a musical symbol of the 1956 revolution and struggle for freedom, and many people also consider Shostokovich's Symphony No. 11 to be monument to the victims of the quashed revolution, much like Sándor Balassa's funereal music of four decades later. Perhaps the elapsed years also justify the more lyrical and meditative basic character of Balassa's composition, which leaves space for dramatic lamentations. As one critic put it after a recent performance: "We can ...state that Sándor Balassa has succeeded in creating a great Hungarian musical memento on a par with László Lajtha's Symphony No. 7.
Presented by: Hungarian Radio Music Ensembles
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.
Refreshments – Without the Queue
Thanks to our new catering service at the Átrium Snack Bar, you can forget about waiting in line during intermissions for some refreshments and get your order prepped especially for you by the time the intermission actually starts. Find out more about pre-ordering here.
Safe ticket purchase
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