Liszt, the Experimental Composer
Franz Liszt was an experimental artist ahead of his time who sought new paths in music: he boldly experimented with sounds, forms and musical boundaries, and his solutions would seem innovative even decades later. The Liszt Fest evokes the same spirit of curiosity, the search for new paths and the crossing of boundaries.
Sonic Immersion Courtesy of Autechre
One of the leading acts on the fringe of the electronic music scene is finally returning to Hungary after ten years. Read on to see why the duo of Sean Booth and Rob Brown are unmissable, and why you can be sure of a unique experience at their Budapest concert.
Liszt, the Globetrotter
For Franz Liszt travelling was more than a mere activity, it was a defining element of his identity. Packing up and being jolted about on long journeys were a constant part of his daily life, so it is fair to ask: where was the home that balanced all this out for him?
The best moments of Liszt Fest 2025
A Liszt Ünnep idén is lázba hozta a fővárost: minden helyszín a fesztivál más-más arcát mutatta, de a lényeg mindenhol ugyanaz volt: a Liszt szellemiségét idéző megkérdőjelezhetetlen minőség, virtuozitás, szenvedély és műfaji változatosság.
This Was This Year’s Liszt Fest
Two weeks, 13 venues, 10 genres and over 130 events, which included Hungarian premieres, festivals-within-the-festival and a whole range of unforgettable moments: between 9 and 22 October, the Liszt Fest once again invigorated the city, making Budapest one of the most exciting meeting places for the contemporary art scene of Hungary and the world.
Demigods from the underworld, mortals and strange creatures
Step into a cinematic, mythical world in Recirquel’s latest monumental immersive production, where gods and mortals, intrigue and love, devastating battles and bustling crowds await. What is presented at the Liszt Fest is a preview performance and not the final, fully rehearsed production, where the creators will test the show in collaboration with the viewers.
6 songs to listen to before Isolation Budapest
On 11 October, the international and domestic underground will once again move to the Akvárium Klub for Isolation Budapest 2025, with soul, indie rock, hip hop and avant-garde pop acts rendezvousing on the same night. Until that night comes, let us show you six songs to get you in the mood for one of the most exciting club festivals of the year.
10 Songs to Listen to before Adédèjì’s Concert
The birthday of Fela Kuti, the founder of the genre, one of the most exciting contemporary Afrobeat artists, Adédèjì Adetayo and his band will perform at the Liszt Fest. Here are ten songs that will help you to get in the picture with Adédèjì and his groovy, jazz-funky music that speaks to both the heart and the feet.
Bach and Michael Jackson – An Unconventional Portrait of Natalie Tenenbaum
Natalie Tenenbaum seems to get a kick out of reinterpreting our attitude towards classical music. As we prepare for her concert on 20 October, we’ve collected 10 interesting facts about her – things that make her stand out among classical musicians.
A Composer with a Thirsting Soul – Arvo Pärt Turns 90
Looking for sanctity amid modern noise, Arvo Pärt fled to the West to escape Soviet censorship. For some time now, the “composer of silence” has proclaimed that every sound should be loved.
10 Things You Need to Know about the Pioneer of Silent Film
Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, the emblematic director of the silent film era, made a name with such groundbreaking works as Nosferatu, a chilling adaptation of the Dracula story, and Faust, which is based on Goethe’s classic and features the latest technical innovations of its time.
What’s behind Finzi Pasca’s Magic?
14, 6, 46, 3, 2: No, these are not winning lottery numbers or a secret code for a safe. They represent the history of Compagnia Finzi Pasca.
