Artist database

This is the Artist Database of BMC, which includes information about composers, musicians, orchestras, choirs and groups that are either Hungarian or Hungarian by origin or live in Hungary, as well as information about releases recorded with them.

Magyar Hárfaduó


Orchestra, choir, ensemble

Formed

 
A unique representative of the chamber-music in Hungary.

On their repertory we can find compositions of different music styles, partly originals partly transcripts.
Pieces of music written by contemporary composers contribute their performances. Occasionally by request they play popular melodies of lighter music.

The Hungarian Harp Duet regularly gives concerts and also appears on cultural and social events.
Their first CD is in progress they will inform the BMC after it appears.

World premiers of the pieces written by contemporary composers for the Harp Duet:

08. 07. 1996. Győr ( International Cultural Festival in the Town Hall’s Stateroom )
Armand Tóth: “Three Sea Episodes”
26. 03. 1997. Budapest ( The Old Music Academy’s Concert Hall )
Armand Tóth: from the “Portuguese Sonnets” cycle of songs
“Among Stars” and “Three Kisses” ( 2 harp and one treble voice )
07. 1997. Győr ( International Cultural Festival in the Town Hall’s Stateroom ):
Attila Reményi: “Remembrance Voice”



Independent evenings and important concerts:

Budapest Óbuda Social Club, 21. 06. 1997. ( independent evening )
Budapest Olda Music Academy, 26. 03. 1997.
Győr International Cultural Festival July of 1996 and 1997 ( independent evening )
“Sárospatak Summer” Concerts in the Sárospatak Fortress 21. 06. 1997. ( independent evening )
Andrássy Castle – Monok – 28. 12. 1997. ( independent evening )
Miskolc National Theatre ( box party ) July of 1995
“Master Subscription” series in Salgótarján State Music School 03. 02. 1997.
( independent evening )
The Hungarian Harp Duet has already received several request for the year of 1998.