Miklós Lukács Cimbalom Masterclass at Budapest Music Center

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19-20. May 2025. 1:00-7:00 pm
Budapest Music Center - Library
1093 Budapest, Mátyás utca 8.

Last year, Miklós Lukács launched his first course on introducing the versatility of the cimbalom. Due to its great success, the event will be held again this year and extended to a two-day course, so that we can explore the instrument and its possibilities even more widely.

19 May 2025. 
INDIVIDUAL AND CHAMBER MUSIC SESSIONS

1:00 - 4:00 pm
- Individual session for cimbalom players:
We welcome cimbalom players from the genres of classical music, folk music, original compositions, jazz and other styles of improvisational music! (If required, the participants must bring their own accompanist.)

- Chamber music sessions:
We welcome applications from small formations (duos, trios) where the cimbalom plays an important role. (For works written for two cimbaloms, a second instrument can be provided by us. If required, please let us know in your application!) In addition to original works, formations presenting arrangements of classical music are also welcome. In addition to original works, formations presenting arrangements of classical music are also welcome.

5:00 - 7:00 pm
Demonstration of the instrument for composers and various instrumentalists!
Our plan is to demonstrate the wide range of possibilities, technical and musical potential of the cimbalom and to encourage new compositions for the instrument.

We welcome applications from composers and instrumentalists of all styles who:
• already have a piece written for cimbalom and would like to perform it
(please bring your own cimbalom-player to the event and let us know about the instrumentation of the work in your application)
• have not yet composed for cimbalom but would like to learn more about the instrument and find inspiration for new works.

You can:
• get to know the technical and acoustic aspects of the instrument
• analyse and perform your own pieces
• try out new ideas and creative solutions

20 May 2025. 
FOCUS ON THE ROLE OF THE INSTRUMENT IN AN ENSEMBLE AND THE CHALLENGES OF MODERN PERFORMANCE PRACTICES

1:00-4:00 pm
We welcome applications from non-genre groups (up to a maximum of a quartet) who would like to present their repertoire, but are also open to professional feedback and would like to receive advice and musical guidance.
Please let us know your instrumental formation in advance during the registration process (After prior arrangement we will be able to provide some instruments from the BMC's instrumental collection (e.g. drums, double bass, piano, etc.) on site.

5:00 - 7:00 pm
The newest possibilities of amplification of the cimbalom and their presentation
Lecturer:
Tamás Ditzmann - sound engineer

The topic is the presentation of the various possibilities of aplifying the cimbalom, which is an increasingly important issue in concert life and in various stage productions.

- We will go through microphoning techniques and how to adapt them to different acoustic environments. The aim of the lecture, which will include a theoretical and practical demonstration, is to help cimbalom players to find their own sound and to get a good handle on the instrument.
- We also welcome applications from sound engineers and technicians who would like to learn more about the different possibilities of the cimbalom and use this knowledge in their future work.

The lecture will be conducted by sound engineer Tamás Ditzmann, who is the chief sound engineer of various concerts and theatre productions in Hungary and abroad, as well as the sound engineer of Miklós Lukács' solo concerts!

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