Name: Hungarian Dances
Start: 2025-10-09T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-09T21:30:00-05:00
Location: Orpheum Theater New Orleans

Join us for a high-energy evening celebrating the rich musical traditions of Central and Eastern Europe!
This vibrant and eclectic concert embodies the spirit of folk music—particularly Hungarian and Romani influences—as interpreted by major classical composers from the 18th to the 20th century.
From Haydn's witty and theatrical symphony no 60 in C major 𝐼𝑙 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑜, full of musical humor and unexpected twists, the program then journeys through Ligeti’s playful 𝑂𝑙𝑑 𝐻𝑢𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝐵𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑚 𝐷𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 and Bartók’s deeply rooted 44 𝐷𝑢𝑜𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑇𝑤𝑜 𝑉𝑖𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑠, which vividly capture the sounds of rural Hungary. The brilliance and flair of Weber’s 𝐴𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑜 𝑢𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒 is followed by Brahms' beloved 𝐻𝑢𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝐷𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 providing a rousing conclusion with rich harmonies and rhythmic vigor.
Together, these works offer a dynamic and engaging portrait of how Eastern European folk traditions have inspired composers across generations.
📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025
📍 Orpheum Theater
🕖 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Musician Spotlight :
Violinist Alexandra Preucil is an internationally recognized musician celebrated for her expressive artistry and dynamic leadership. She performs with top ensembles such as the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw, and Bavarian Radio Symphony, and has served as concertmaster for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. Formerly Assistant Concertmaster of The Cleveland Orchestra, she now lives in Vienna, Austria. Passionate about education and community, Alexandra directs the Britt Festival Fellowship Program, teaches masterclasses around the world, and creates engaging programs for all ages. She began playing violin at age three and performs on a 1744 Sanctus Serafin violin.