Western Transdanubia Sights

The Venetian priest, composer and violin virtuoso Antonio Vivaldi was born 330 years ago. Tribute will be paid to him at the third Budapest Baroque Festival with Hungarian premières, orchestral and oratorio evenings, and organ and harpsichord recitals.

An exhibition of the recent works by one of the major figures of contemporary Dutch photography, Carla van de Puttelaar, is opening at the Nessim Gallery near Deák Square (VI, Paulay Ede u. 10).The central interest of the woman photographer is female identity. Her method of depiction and use of colour can be traced back to the traditions of the Dutch portrait painters.

The cream of Hungarian viticulture is presented at the Budapest International Wine and Sparkling Wine (Pezsgő) Festival held in Buda Castle, in the first half of September. The fair is accompanied by numerous other 'winey' and musical events, as well as others which preserve traditions.

Every year this late-August to late-September festival is received with increasing enthusiasm. Its aim is to present Jewish culture, as part of the universal culture, through the performances of world-famous Jewish artists, as well as of young talents.

2008 is the Year of Renaissance in Hungary. In the historical background of the Year of Renaissance - 2008 is the 550th anniversary of Matthias Corvinus (one of the most important Hungarian kings) coming to the throne of Hungary.