Baroque musical experience at Müpa

Written by Christina Vontin

A major musical event is dedicated to the work of baroque composer George Frideric Handel, who was born 340 years ago.

The all-day music marathon will take place on 2 February 2025 at the Müpa Budapest Palace of Culture. The concert programme will fill the National Concert Hall ‘Béla Bartók’, the Festival Hall and the Glass Hall with the Baroque master’s melodies. Some of Hungary’s best orchestras, soloists and chamber ensembles will perform in 50-minute concerts. The programme ranges from popular masterpieces to rarely performed pieces. Concert films about the composer will be shown in the auditorium and an exhibition about the most exciting stories from Handel’s life will be presented in the foyer.

The day begins with a family concert by György Lakatos and Aura Musicale, followed by renowned formations such as the Savaria Baroque Orchestra, the Budapest Bach Consort, the Budafoker Dohnányi Orchestra and the Kodály Choir Debrecen. Other highlights include performances by Miklós Spányi, the Liszt Chamber Orchestra, the Orfeo Orchestra and the Purcell Choir.

Young talents from the Liszt Academy of Music will present their skills in the Glass Hall.