Magyar Bál - Hungarian Ball Hongaars Bal - Bal Hongrois
Saturday, 12th February 2011 Concert Noble, Brussels
Minister for Foreign Affairs Republic of Hungray Ladies and Gentlemen Dear Guests The ball season has come again, but this year it is a particularly special time for Hungary. As you all know, a key element of carnival traditions is to introduce young men and women of marriageable age to society. Just like those first-time ball goers, Hungary is making its début on Europe’s dance floor holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time in history. Our first steps may falter slightly but they are getting more and more steady. Surely we have come of age and are the centre of attention as a first time ball-goer and host. The country that holds the Presidency has a difficult but rewarding job. The Presidency poses a daunting challenge but also a great opportunity.
Carnivals and balls are held to have fun and to forget about our daily problems. This is a time to take delight in things such as fine wines, champagne, perhaps pálinka and, of course, delicious meals. We Hungarians break with the traditions of our predecessors slightly by giving these elements a pivotal role during the Presidency’s term. For we are all unique, even if this is not evident in the carnival’s cavalcade. In fact, this is what makes the entertainment exciting.
H.E. Zoltán Hernyes, Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to Belgium
H.E. István Kovács, Permanent representative of the Republic of Hungary to NATO
There are cultural differences between us, but during the Presidency’s term we will strive to bring people and cultures closer together. Our ability and desire to enjoy life’s pleasures show that in essence our debates are only dialogues that may enable us to understand each other better. Every human encounter is an opportunity to understand one another. Our shared joy and merriment can help us discover the human side of others and make us capable of overcoming prejudices born in times of hardship and low spirits. This evening, ladies and gentlemen, for all these reasons, I wish you a wonderful time together. I hope this evening will positively affect our daily hard work and increase our mutual trust during our everyday encounters and reconciliations of interest.
H.E. Péter Györkös, Permanent Representative of Let the dancing commence; let the ball begin! the Republic of Hungary to János Martonyi the European Union
Breng naar de Brussel Hongaarse Bal van 2011 over Met Hongarije hebbend het Presidentschap van de Raad van de Europese Unie aangenomen, de Brussel Hongaarse Bal van 2011 zal een oprecht speciale gebeurtenis zijn. De Hongaarse gemeenschap heeft hoog respect in Brussel een lange tijd geleden verdiend. Decennia lang is de Brussel Hongaarse Bal het hoge punt van zijn activiteiten geweest. De aanvaarding van Hongarije naar de Europese Unie bracht een nieuwe generatie van Hongaar naar Brussel. De Bal in het jaar van het Presidentschap zal een fantastische gelegenheid zijn om samen te vieren.
Hongarije maakte een belangrijke bijdrage naar het culturele erfgoed van Europa. Brussel en zijn oprecht Europees publiek zullen hulde naar het culturele erfgoed van Hongarije, Hongaarse kunst betalen, volgend artiesten in vele andere manieren in het weken en maanden. Niets zou meer symbolisch kunnen zijn dan het magische concert van het Nationale Filharmonische Orkest van Hongarije slechts enkele dagen geleden, zou de opening van het Hongaarse Presidentschap door het spelen van Liszt en Bartók kunnen markeren. Het geeft aan mij een geweldig genoegen om de Hongaarse gemeenschap op de gelegenheid van het Presidentschap van Hongarije te feliciteren en wens u een prettigste avond aan de Brussel Hongaarse Bal van 2011. Herman Van Rompuy
Message to the Brussels Hungarian Ball 2011 Upon assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, not only will Hungary's political talent be highlighted, but the richness of its cultural and artistic heritage will be brought centre stage.
This sets the scene for various activities and cultural events that will be organised throughout Europe, in particular here in Brussels, over the next 6 months. We can now, at art centres and museums in Brussels, discover these ancient and modern works of art by Hungarian poets, artists and directors. Each and every one of these pieces reflects the quality and vitality of the Hungarian arts scene both today and in the past. Allow me to welcome you tonight to the Hungarian Ball, the highlight of this series of events. Tonight will give you an insight into the different facets of this beautiful country and allow you to get to know better the rich cultural heritage of Hungary. I wish you a pleasant time. Jose Manuel Barroso
Honourary Committee - Pártfogó Bizottság Claude Bero Dr. Borzsák Levente és Kaszás Ágnes Marco and Gabriella Cavallaro Dákai József és Dákai Józsefné Dr. Chantal de Gálocsy Comte Yves du Monceau de Bergendal Fehérvári István és Brugge Christine Monsieur et Madame Bernhard Jarzynka Kolonel SBH Guido Maene Káncz Csaba Monsieur Paul Lebovy Monsieur et Madame Prus-Wieckowski Remo Gábor Savoia d'Ubrizsy Sipos Sándor Comte et Comtesse Kálmán Teleki de Szék Vértes Gergely és Liphtay Zsófia
Ball Committee - Bálbizottság Bokor Péter, Dákai Zsuzsanna, Harcsa János, Havas István Hölvényi Kata, Jenei Katalin Kovács Gabriella, Loydl Dóra Savoia-Keleti Emese, Sipos Gabriella
Programme - Program - Programma 20:00: Doors open - Ouverture des portes Kapunyitás - Opening deuren 20:00 - 20:45 Welcome by jazz trio – Bienvenue avec musique de jazz Fogadóital dzsessztrióval - Verwelkoming met een jazztrio
20:45: Ball begins – Début du bal – Kezdődik a tánc - Opening Bal Ballroom 20:45-21:00 Opening dance - Danse d’ouverture - Nyitótánc - Openingsdans Palace Dance - Danse de Palais - Palotás - Paleisdans Anna Ball Watlz - Valses Anna Bal - Anna-bál Keringő - Anna Bal-wals 21:00-21:40 Ballroom dance music - Danses de salon - Szalonzene - Salonsdans 21:40-22:20 Modern dance music - Danses modernes - Modern tánczene - Moderne 22:20-22:40 Fashion show – Défilé de mode - Divatbemutató - Modeshow 22:40-24:00 Dance continues - Reprise de danse - Áll a bál - Dans 00:01-00:30 Tombola draw - Tirage de la Tombola - Tombolahúzás - Tombolatrekking 00:30-03:00 Live music continues with Hungarian dances, Latin and modern dances. Musique live continue avec des danses hongroises, latines et modernes. Előzene folytatódik magyar, latin és modern tánczenével. Live muziek met Hongaarse, Latijnsamerikaanse en moderne dansen
03:00: Ball ends – Fin du Bal – Kapuzárás - Einde Bal
Bar Open bar with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee from 20:15 to 2:30 Open bar avec vin, bière, soft drinks et café de 20h15 à 2h30. Open bár korlátlan bor, sör, üdítőital, kávé fogyasztható 20:15-től 02:30-ig Drank ad libitum met wijn, bier, soft drinks en thee van 20:15 tot 02:30 Salons Conversation corners – Salon de conversation Beszélgető sarkok - Gesprekshoeken Banqueting room 20:00-21:30 Small Snacks – Snacks – Falatkák - Kleine versnaperingen Pálinka Tasting - Dégustation - Kostoló - Proeverij 21:30-23:00 Dessert buffet - Buffet de desserts Süteménybüfé - Dessertbuffet Tokaji Tasting - Dégustation - Kostoló - Proeverij 23:00-00:30 Meatballs - Mini Boulettes Fasírtgolyók - Minigehaktballetjes Kadarka Tasting - Dégustation - Kostoló - Proeverij 20:00-24:00 Hungary corner - Coin Hongrie - Magyarország sarok - Hongaarse stand 20:00-24:00 Tombola stand - Coin tombola - Tombola sarok - Tombolastand The snacks and Tokaji wines have been generously provided by the Embassy of Hungary to Belgium, the Permanent Representation of Hungary to the EU, and the Permanent Representation of Hungary to NATO. The Hungarikum stand has been generously provided by Pick Szeged, Árpád Pálinka, and the Heimann Winery. Our receptionists were dressed by Katalin Hampel.
Palotás - Opening dance
The Palotás or Palace Dance has its origins in the 15th century, when it was performed in front of the King by young nobles. It comprises a dignified flowing dance, the Andalgó, then a quick section based on the Verbunkos. In the 19th century it became the traditional opening dance at formal balls. The dance to Utolsó Tánc from Ferenc Erkel’s Opera Bánk Bán was choreographed by Áron Schmidt, and taught by Veronika Jezsó, Bernard Herickx and Zsuzsanna Dákai. Performers Veronika Jezsó - Endika Bengoetxea Erika Lelesz - Csaba Babák Renáta Cserjési - Michèle Paino Zsuzsanna Dákai - Bernard Herickx Charlotte May-Simera - Philippe Druart Cécile Herickx - Philippe Macors Timm Rentrop - Marie-Ange De Preter Rossella Maresca - Benoit Mandy The men’s jackets were prepared by István Tóth at Méretes Tailors. The ladies’ dresses were prepared by Főcény Antalné.
Jenő Huszka - Annabál Waltz The notes of the Annabál waltz were provided by the Zákonyi estate by Dr Anna Ács, director of the Balatonfüred City Museum.
The Annabál waltz is the last composition of Jenő Huszka, inspired by the magic of the Anna Summer Balls in Balatonfüred. It was first performed in 1962 after the traditional Parade Palotás.
Performers: Lucia Duguleana - Stefan Leitzinger Dalia Murauskaite - Kestutis Balvocius Chrysoula Baltzaki - Evangelos Fanoulis Chiara Andreola - Luca Marcolin Adela Michea - Dan Daneasa Neva Sadikoglu - Marek Waskiewicz Alison Jane Bell - Jean-Louis d'Hoop
The waltz was choreographed by Timm Rentrop.
At the request of the Brussels Hungarian Ball 2010 the music of 'Anna-ball Waltz' was orchestrated by Zsolt Pethő, a Silver Cross and Pannon Award winning composer of Hungary. He has been the music director of the Pannonia Film Studio for 34 years. His name is associated with the composition of most Hungarian cartoons (Gustav, Vízipók, Pom-Pom, etc).
Fashion Show A Magyar Bál divatbemutatójának ötletét az ösztönözte, hogy egy bálon a hölgyek öltözéke is központi szerepet kap. Csodálatos színekben pompázó báli ruhák vonulnak fel egy ilyen estén - kiemelve a hölgyek szépségét. The priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union inspired the idea of a unique ‘double’ fashion show. Beside the enchanting attire of the talented contemporary designer Barbara Léber, the first Hungarian Roma designer, Erika Varga will introduce her unique outfits.
Participants: Orsolya Áder, Laura Adorján, Lauren Delee, Sarolta Hamedl, Vanessa Kiss, Edit Kónya, Andrea Nám, Katerina Rihova, Stephanie Schlesser, Melinda Szekeres, Dorottya Szűcs, Laura Tamás, Zsófia Udvarhelyi
The initiative and concept of the fashion show are the work of Gabriella Sipos and Emese Savoia-Keleti.
The hair styles are thanks to Éva Malic; the make up thanks to Andrea Urban Szabó, as well as on site by Shabana Khan. The music was edited by Lajos Domaniczky.
Music At the invitation of the Ball Committee – the pop band, MADARAK (literally BIRDS) is arriving from Hungary to play a wide range of modern dance music from classic, pop and soul to latin. Since their debut in 1995, the band performs in concert more than 250 days a year. Their popularity and professionalism have been recognised by the EMERTON Award in 2001 and the GOLDEN ARROW Award in 2004. Good times fly with the Birds! Members of the band: László Peck – singer & bass Péter Erős – saxophone Miklós Borhi – guitar Gyula Gellérfi - piano; Miklós Németh - drums
Dosztán Jazz Trió will welcome ball guests with a mix of jazz, pop and rock Dénes Dosztán - piano Ôry Tamás - drums Lóránt Király - bass
A Polish born Belgian, Zofia Wislocka, has pursued an international career, conducting orchestras in Poland, Italy, Hungary, France, Belgium, Turkey and Spain. She is the permanent conductor of the Symphonic Orchestra of the Brussels University. In 2000, was elected president of the World Organization of Women Conductors. A talented composer, Zofia has written several pieces for stage and film.
Tombola Prizes "Life Tango" Bronze statuette offered by Gregor Gáll: 42 cm tall, made of bronzem on a red marble stand. "Déryné" Handpainted porcelain statue figurine offered by the Herend Porcelain Manufactury, inspired by the first female Hungarian opera singer. Two complimentary vouchers for 2 people for 2 nights with half board, wellness, parking and internet offered by Anna Grand Hotel**** Wine & Vital, in Balatonfüred. Two Business class return tickets from Brussels to Budapest, offered by Malév Hungarian Airlines. (Airport taxes to be paid by the recipients.) Beauty Salon - Health Center voucher worth 400 euros offered by Diána Vozák, József Nánási and Zsuzsanna Ádám to be used at their salon 12 Rue Baron Lambert, 1040 Brussels. One complimentary voucher for 2 people for 2 weekend nights with breakfast offered by Renaissance Brussels Hotel in the European Quarter. Three round-trip vouchers from Brussels to Budapest offered by Wizz-Air, valid until 31 December 2011. One complimentary voucher for 2 people in a double room with breakfast for 2 nights offered by Novotel Budapest Congress & the World Trade Center. One complimentary voucher for 2 people in a double room with breakfast for 2 nights offered by Novotel Budapest Danube. One complimentary voucher for 2 people in a double room with breakfast for 2 nights offered by Mercure Budapest City Centre. One complimentary voucher for 2 people in a double room with breakfast for 2 nights offered by Mercure Budapest Buda.
One complimentary voucher for 2 people in a double room with breakfast for 2 nights offered by Novotel Budapest Centrum. One complimentary voucher for 2 people in a double room with breakfast for 2 nights offered by Mercure Budapest Korona. Female portrait with still life painted by Viviane Defosset. One complimentary voucher for 2 people in a luxury double room with breakfast and spa usage for 1 night offered by Chateau Visz, Lake Balaton. One beauty salon voucher worth 100 euros offered by Natural Harmony to be used at 184 Avenue de la Chasse, 1040 Brussels. One dinner voucher for two in the Parnasse Restaurant offered by Renaissance Brussels Hotel, valid for one three-course meal. A gift package of Hungarian goods offered by the Hungarian Tourist Information Office. Two bottles of Tokaji Aszú 5 puttonyos offered by the Vivamus Vinotheque. One 3-liter bottle of "Barbár" Magnum red wine offered by Zoltán Heimann. Ten bottles of EQKI Sparkling Wine offered by Gábor Fehérvári, CEO of Alfacam. Six bottles each of "Lakatos" red and white wine from Château Gascogne offered by Roby Lakatos. Three gifts packages of Isis Gáll CDs and Gregor Gáll Art Albums. Tombola tickets can be bought for €4 each or 3 tickets for €10 and 7 tickets for €20. The draw will be at midnight.
Charities supported The Organising Committee chose to support two charitable organisations. Vakok Batthyány László Római Katolikus Gyermekotthona, Általános Iskola The László Batthyány Institute is a live-in place. They teach blind, handicapped and mentally disabled children, sometimes even children with multiple disabilities. The aim is for them to reach their full potential despite disabilities. The Ball Committee also chose to support the renovation of a burnt down room in the Brussels Hungarian House. This Art Nouveau building gives home to three organisations: The Hungarian Catholic Mission, Federation of Hungarians in Belgium, World Federation of Hungarians, Brussels office. The Hungarian house organizes many events that include catholic and protestant church services, scout meetings, cultural events and concerts. It not only helps Hungarians to maintain their culture and identity, it helps their integration into the Belgian society. It is also a place helping young artists by providing a venue for their first concerts and exhibitions.
Charity Concert: 17 March 2011 @ 20:00 Magyar Ház, 123, rue L’Arbre Bénit, 1050, Ixelles Bartos Dániel - violin, Pierre Sutra - cello Margarita Dumanska - Pienkos - piano On the programme: Dvorak, Rachmaninov and Liszt
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Accorhotels Hungary: www.accorhotels.com Alfacam: www.alfacam.com Anna Grand Hotel WineVital: www.annagrand.hu Árpád Pálinka: www.arpadpalinka.hu Chateau Visz, Balaton: www.chateau-visz.com Global Wineries: www.globalwineries.com Hampel Katalin: www.hampelkati.com Heimann Winery: www.heimann.hu Herend Porcelain Manufactury: www.herend.com
Hungarian Culture Brussels www.hungarianculture.be Hungarian Tourist Information Office: www.tourinform.hu Léber Barbara: www.leberbarbara.hu Malév Hungarian Airlines: www.malev.hu Mercure Hungary: www.mercure.com Méretes Szabóság, Veszprém: www.szabosag.com Meridian Wellness: www.meridianwellness.eu Natural Harmony Salon: www.naturalharmony.be
Novotel Hungary: www.novotel.com Pick Szeged: www.pick.hu Renaissance Brussels Hotel: www.marriott.com Romani Design: www.romanidesign.hu Shahbana Khan: www.shahbanakhanmakeupartist.yolasite.com Vivamus Vinotheque: www.vivamus.hu Wizz-Air: wizzair.com Gebnár László Teveli Valéria Caterer service / Traiteur +32473950390
Artists at the Ball Gregor Gáll was born in Hungary in 1957. He studied various arts. He have found the best medium for his artistic expressions: he became bronze sculptor. Since 1994 Gregor Gall's artworks were presented more than a hundred exhibitions in his native Hungary as well as in Belgium, Germany, France and Austria. In three World Expositions he represented the Hungarian Sculpture: 1999 Frankfurt, 2000 Hanover and 2001 Strasbourg. His sculptures can be found in 4 continents, 12 countries. 52 Statesmen or political leaders have his artworks as presents from the Hungarian State. His monumental art pieces can be seen in Héviz, Badacsonytomaj and Herceghalom.) Art magazines, TV channels and other medias regularly report his activities. Gregor Gáll creates sculptures in five different styles -each one very personal. His central subject is the endless contradiction of being. www.gregorgall.com +36309513000 Please meet the incredible harpist: Isis Gáll. She was born in 2000 in Hungary. Her father: Gáll Gregor is a Hungarian sculptor and her mother Arielle Gáll Bidoul is a Belgian pianist. At 3 years of age she began her piano training with her mother. In 2005, she started to learn to play on the harp in Budapest with the Belgian harpist: Helen Vandeputte. She develops her own melodies and plays them. She composes spontaneously as "speaking the language of music", as she speaks French and Hungarian. Often she composes about the sculptures of her Dad or the paintings of her Grandmother. Since 6 years of age she has been publishing a CD every year and she gave 60 concerts so far. In May, 2006 Isis was the youngest participant of Dominig Bouchaud's world famous French Harpist's master course in the French Institute in Budapest. Her achievements include: playing at the Council for Human Dignity, Opera, Budapest, at the Bal de l'Europe, Budapest, at the “UNESCO/L’Oréal women and science prize", ceremony, Academy of Science of Budapest.
Huszár - Hussars Hussars refers to light cavalry originated in Hungary in the 15th century. The first hussar regiments were part of the Black Army of Hunyadi Mátyás Matthias Corvinus, king of Hungary. Thanks to Csaba Sógor, MEP, RMDSZ, EPP Group, members of the Association of Hussars of Székelyföld will be present at the ball. Please welcome Réka Incze, Lajos Gergely, Kálmán Petres and Elek Szôcs. Székelys or Seklers are Hungarian minorities linving in Romania. Traditionnaly, their duty was to secure the Eastern Hungarian borders. In many székely settlements military traditions are well preserved. The best known are the traditions of the XI. Székely Border Patrol Hussars Regiment. It was founded in 1764 by Maria Theresa, but in 1848, the Regiment joined the Hungarian Freedom fight. Today in Csíkszék and in Háromszék only, over 60 Hussars reviltalise the real values of the Hussars. Their most important events are the Hussar Academy and Hussar Recruitements.
The Ball Committee would like to thank: Bakóczi Kyra, Balogh András, Barsi Zsuzsanna, Catherine Blain, Boglári Mária, Iuliana Branzei, Burányi Adrienne, Pamela Cotte, Elisabeth Csöregi , Barbara Daw, Homa Dean, Ilona De Coster, Catherine Delacour, Eipl Kornél, Eördögh László, Alison Evans, Luke Evans, Farkas Eszter, Fekete Dávid, Forgács Annamária, Galbavi Éva, Maria Gasteratou, Chloe Goupille, Ana Gracias Duarte, Gyürk András, Hegedûs Krisztina, Herczeg Zsuzsanna, Heimann Ágnes, Horváthné Rózsa Anna, Hölvényi Zita, Hölvényi György, Isky Petra, Keresztes Dávid, Martin John Kirk, Kovács Krisztina, Kovács Richárd, Kötelesné Gizella, Kvasznay Árpád, Irini Kyracou, Nicole Lambert, Loydl Klára,Tea Lukavecki, Maksi Mátyás, Martinusz Zoltán, Jim McKenna, Charlotte May-Simera, Florian Munder, Nagy Ágoston, Nagy Eszter, Nagyné Hermann Berta, Németh Krisztina, Elisabeth Niklasson, Andreas Osthagen, Egle Obcarskaite, Christelle Pangratis, Jelena Peranic, Petris Szilveszter, Cherry Prins, Ioanna SM Psalti, Parais Simon, Milán Pein, Rásó Júlia, Reményi Krisztina, John-Philip Renney, Stádler Judit, Malgorzata Staniaszek, Strehó Ágnes, Szilágyi ZsoltV, Bernard Van Poucke, Szörényi Miklós, Taubner Zoltán, Nic Taylor, Urbányi Péter, Vinczellér Judit, Vozák Diána, Beata Wegrzynowska
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