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Periodically sharing curatorial tasks with an artist has become a tradition for the House of Music Hungary, gifting them the opportunity to present their musical and broader artistic activities and their social engagement in a series of weekend-long events. The fourth curatorial weekend will focus on one of the most famous Hungarian musicians in the world, István Várdai. Audiences will not only meet the cellist on stage, but will also gain an insight into Várdai's work as a teacher and instrument developer.

Budapest Ritmo, one of the most important world music festivals in Central Europe, will bring the best of the scene back to the heart of the Hungarian capital in 2023. In addition to the concerts, Ritmo is also an opportunity for networking and sharing ideas: this year, it will again host an international music industry conference for professionals.

The conference is jointly presented by Müpa Budapest and Hangvető in the framework of the Bartók Spring.

No summer in the House of Music would be complete without its own mini-festival – launched for 2023, and the first stop in the inaugural year of the Festival of Distant Cultures: South America. What does this mean? First and foremost, there will be lashings of irresistibly good music, hot vibes and dance. And still in the first and foremost category, two legendary bands from South America will be coming to Budapest. On Saturday (15 July), Los Wembler's de Iquitos, a psychedelic outfit that has been a staple of Peruvian chicha since the 1970s, and on Sunday (16 July), Cimarrón, one of the mainstays of Colombian yoropo, will be dancing for us. If that were not enough, there is also a guarantee of big smiles and joyful Latin music, from salsa to cumbia, with Los Orangutantes, Los Andinos, Stefania Allstars (Salsa in the Park), Lituma and DJ Gandharva & Von Yodi together.

The audience of the House of Music can see his performance of the Royal Opera House in London on recording.

Budapest Ritmo will again host a conference for the music industry, an opportunity for professionals, artists and music lovers to network and share ideas. For two days, international experts, innovators and practitioners will explore the hottest topics at the House of Music: this year, the discussions, held in English, will focus on cooperation, cross-border and cross-continent projects. Along with the chance to learn about best practices and new opportunities, there will be concerts and film screenings, artist talks and networking events – other occasions to connect with others. This conference of the Bartók Spring is presented by Müpa Budapest as a joint event with Hangvető.