John the Valiant

Let us immerse ourselves together in the secrets of Mozart’s The Magic Flute by having an exciting conversation, the central theme of which will be hope, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. The participants will also seek answers to how the opera reflects the intellectual travails of the 18th century, and how it affects today’s audiences. Those fascinated by kindness, humanity, and the power of music will also explore the source of the flute’s magic. Inspiring sentiments, excellent guests, and lasting memories.

Veronica Swift returns to Müpa Budapest for the second time, promising to revive several noble traditions at the concert to open this year’s JazzTime programme.

Emmet Cohen has clearly got what it takes. It goes without saying that he is a brilliant pianist who knows to strike a chord with his fellow musicians – legendary figures such as Ron Carter and Benny Golson, leading artists of today like Joshua Redman and Christian McBride, and even the bright hopes of tomorrow, such as Samara Joy and Mejdi Owens – and how to connect with his audience, whether in a jazz club, a concert hall, or online.