Concerts & Events
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 | 8:30 PM
Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall :: 4544 N Lincoln Ave.
Kalman Balogh
Free ticketed event. $5 suggested donation.
BOX OFFICE: 773.728.6000 for reservations
Kalman Balogh is one of the foremost Hungarian cimbalom players, descending from a famous dynasty of Hungarian Gypsy musicians. His mastery of the cimbalom, a unique and rare Hungarian folk instrument like an oversized hammer dulcimer played with mallets, has mesmerized audiences all over the world. Balogh continues a fabled European musical tradition harking back to the collaboration of masters like gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli, connecting the ancient folk music traditions of Central and Eastern Europe with the chord progressions and swing of jazz. Melodies, which have been polished in European villages for centuries, are interpreted with great respect and understanding by The Gypsy Cimbalom Band leaving audiences enthralled and inspired.
Ethnic Dance Chicago is offering a Gypsy Dance workshop in the Thursday Workshop Series on Thursday, April 2nd.
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