ZEMPLEN FESTIVAL 2011

The new 2011 ZEMPLÉN festival programme is published and out already now. You can look for them at the tourist centers, cultural houses or restaurants across the region Zemplén or in the capital.

As it's been for many years, the opening concert will be held on the court of the Rákóczi Castle on

12 August 2011 20.00 P.m.

1st.: TOWER MUSIC

-Theater Brass Miskolc-

Péter Gál, János Murányi- trumpet
Tamás Veres- tube
Zoltán Kakuk- trombone
Sándor Horváth- horn


.........Aftrwards: The Opening Concert

" One of the star guests of the opening concert and of the festival is Erika Miklósa. She gave a memorable concert callaed " Mozart in a different way " here in 2006. The soprano has been celebrated on all the significant opera stages of the world as Queen of the Night in the Magic Flute. With over 300 performances behind her she is the most sought after singer for this role. Despite her full calendar she accepted the invitation to Sárospatak and she will sing two coloratura arias. The concert will be introduced by Erkel's rarely played, Patriotic Festive Overture. The composition is mostly based on melodies from his earlier works and the elements of recruitment dances and it is rounded up by the famous tune from fellow composer Béni Egressy's "Szózat". In the second half of the concert the festival's orchestra will play Dvorák's most popular Symphony No 9. "From the New World". The piece- despite its title- is inspired by Czech national folklore , while the indian melody evokes the master's memories of his three years in America. "

Erika Miklósa- soprano & The Dohnányi Orchestra Budafok ;
conductor: Gábor Hollerung

F.Erkel: Festive Overture
F.Erkel: László Hunyadi- Gara Maria's aria
G.Verdi: Traviata- Violetta's aria
A. Dvorák: Symphony No 9. in E Minor (From the New World )

Ticket Price: 3000 HUF.