43rd National Táncház Festival & Fair • 5–7 April 2024
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The Cymbalom – a 21st Century Instrument. Conversation with musician, cymbalom player Lukács Miklós on his life, his instrument, music and the cymbalom competition held recently at the Budapest Music Center of which he was an organizer. Awards were given in classical, contemporary and “open” categories with an additional 10 special awards. The competition is to be held every three years. Known as both a classical and jazz musician, since 2001 Lukács has been teaching at the Rajkó-Talentum School of Dance and Music, and since 2011 at the Snétberger Music Center. Interview by Grozdits Károly.