Were the muses really silent during the war? American historian and diplomat George F. Kennan called the First World War the “great seminal catastrophe” of the 20th century. Did this period prove catastrophic in musical history?
At this two-day series of four concerts, the Classicus Ensemble and their artist friends perform works of chamber music to reveal what influence the First World War had on classical music.

The “Great War” that raged a hundred years ago, not only redrew Europe’s map with its bloody battles, but also pressed its mark on the public mind and cultural life. Like the majority of people, most artists were initially enthusiastic about the war to be waged – a sentiment that soon gave way to despair and grief.

Elgar: Quintet
Kodály Zoltán: Lieder – a selection from the works written between 1915–1918
Ravel: Trio

Featuring:
Szilvia Vörös [2] – voice
Antal Zalai [3] – violin
Tamás Zétényi [3] – cello
József Balog [2, 3]
Zoltán Fejérvári [1] – piano

Rondo Quartet [1]

The members of the quartet:
Áron Dóczi, Dávid Pintér – violin
Péter Tornyai – viola
Gyöngyi Ujházi – cello

An event jointly organized with the Classicus Ensemble.

Ticket price: 1.800 HUF
Tickets are available.