About Jász World Days

The main venue of program is the main square and side streets of it. From performances, we can underline Carmina Burana performed by choirs from Jászberény and Szolnok Symphonic Orchestra, the concert of Rúzsa Magdi, performance of Ghymes Orchestra, probably together with Jászság Folk Ensemble, ’Kowalsky and the Vega’. Other programs are the following:  street party, street market, artistic exhibitions. A ’Jász Ambassador’ will be elected and a special ’Jász Day’ will be organized at the end of the program.

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Friday, 21st June

After the official opening of World Days, which is Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, the well-known chorus is performed by choirs of Jászberény and Szolnok Symphonic Orchestra. Conductor is Tamás Gál, born also in Jászberény.

The importance of Jászberény’s cultural life is verified by the opening of exhibition of György Máté, sculptor. Tha artist finished his studies as sculptor at Hungarian Art College, his masters were Iván Szabó And Jenő Barcsay. Since then, he has been a professor at the almost 100-year Jászberény Educational College, from 1982 he worked as senior lecturer of the Art Faculty. Above his exhibitions in Hungary, the artist has exhibited his works on abroad too. Mr Máté lives and works in Jászberény, his statues can be found in the region.

His sculptures are results of a unique work which base on intensive experimentation with forms and qualities. His exhibited wood and bronze sculptures present his classical European idiom as well as his natural talent and his unique style.

This high-toned exhibition will be opened by János Sturcz, Art historian, Head of Art History Faculty of Hungarian Fine Arts University. A catalog was made on the occasion of the opening.

One of the main aims of the World Days is to address all generations and all people with different interests. Experiences of the previous meetings confirmed that the most popular evening programs were the high-quality and popular pop music concerts. Jászberény chose Ghymes Orcheastra to end the first day program. Title of the newest album of the 30 year old and Kossuth Prize awarded Ghymes is ’30 light year’. Particular carrier of Ghymes connects to the International Music Camp of Jászberény where musicians could get to know more on authentic folk music. They recorded 18 albums, from which 10 platinum and 4 gold records.

This success points to the fact that the public is open to the quality, emotinal and considerable music. Ghymes is an unquestionable integrated part of the universal culture, the orchestra created, carried and preserved important values.

Their attractive performance in Jászberény let visitors participate in a concert that respect traditions of the town but also connects to its modern image.

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