2010. May 31. (Monday) 20:10
Roma Legend - A musical by Gusztáv Varga and Kalyi Jag

Kalyi Jag Arts Management presents the musical-historical rock opera Roma Legend. Some say that the Gypsies are a mysterious lot without a written history, and that all they have is tales and myths, and a legend building on the history of their travels and the songs of the heart, and they have music that blends passion and sorrow. Yet, there is a host of artists - from the Hungarian writer Jókai to Federico Garcia Lorca, from Liszt to Brahms - who were inspired by Gypsy music, folk tales and the history of their lives.

This spectacular legend - interwoven with myths, music and dance - embarks for the first time on presenting the history of the Gypsies and sets out to explore a mythic story, as well as the encounters between Gypsy culture and others throughout the travels, from India all the way to Europe.

Roma Legend is the first musical of Gusztáv Varga, holder of many prestigious awards and prizes. It presents a “mysterious world” of an original, colourful and authentic atmosphere and the art of skillful swordsmen. The story of the musical touches on chords thus far hidden and unknown.

The extraordinary stories of the piece, its melodies and spectacular dance performances depict the mystic story of the Gypsy road in a rich and beautiful way, which almost lull the audience into a dream-like world.