The Story of an Adventurous Voyage, Sung in Madrigals
Lecture
Interactive
Szervezés:
This programme is held in Hungarian.
Hangadó, Árpád Tóth’s interactive educational series, which is the same age as the House, has reached its 5th season. In the 2026/27 season we will again explore well-known and lesser-known chapters of a thousand years of music history in special cross-sections and from unusual perspectives, while the basic premise of the events remains the same: it is simply impossible to go home from this event without humming something.
At the very end of the Renaissance, madrigal collections began to appear with striking frequency in which the individual pieces – in contrast to previous practice – are thematically and closely interconnected. One of the masters of these special works, a genre referred to in twentieth-century music historiography as madrigal comedy, was Adriano Banchieri, who tried to realize his vision after the model of medieval commedia dell’arte: “Theatre for the Ear,” as he called it.
What musical devices characterize these pieces? Can thematic connections be discovered between the humorous scenes? And in general, can these loosely linked garlands of madrigals be regarded as unified compositions?
Dear Visitor, We kindly inform you that during the event, photographs, audio recordings, and/or video recordings may be taken. By attending the event, you consent to the recording of such materials through your implied conduct.
This programme is held in Hungarian.
In addition to the popular Hangadó performances, Árpád Tóth, a singing and music teacher known for his accessible lectures, is launching a new series.
The series, entitled Under the Magnifying Glass, is aimed at those who like to delve deeper into the works: the usual 90-minute interactive lectures detail a lesser-known, great piece in many aspects, while the accessible analysis is complemented by the participation of a young, professional vocal ensemble, Capella Columbae.
