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The Ethnographic Museum opened an exhibition in January 2025 about the zither, one of the most beloved folk instruments. Since this is an instrument that can be relatively easily made and played, the curators of the exhibition sought to share this experience with visitors at the exhibition, in addition to the nearly 90 instruments, 20 recordings and 3 films on display. Not only interactive applications and playable instruments were included in the exhibition, but contemporary zither players also bear witness to the fact that the zither music tradition is still alive today.
In connection with the "Sing Out Merrily, Zithers!" instrument exhibition, the Ethnographic Museum issued a call to amateur and professional musicians, ensembles, students and teachers who love the zither. One of its goals is to make zither players and bands currently active in the Hungarian-speaking region visible and audible at the exhibition on a digital map, as well as at live concerts.
From February 15 to June 28, 2025, the exhibition's own stage hosts concerts every Saturday at 15:00, featuring performances by the bands participating in the collection campaign. Below you can read their presentations!
Pásztor Barnabás
I was born in 1979 and started playing the zither at age 6 in my native village, Mogyoród. My first teacher was Jakab Mihály. Later I continued my studies at the Óbudai Folk Music School on zither and tambura under the direction of Jakab Csongor. In 1997 I became a Young Master of Folk Art. In 2000, we released our own CD titled "From Mogyoród - To Mogyoród" with the help of Mogyoród Municipality. I have performed at numerous festivals and folk music competitions with good results. Currently I am the artistic director of the Mogyoródi Jakab Mihály folk song circle and the Men's Choir of the Rákospalota Our Heritage Association. With my zither playing I try to lead the singing of the choirs I conduct. I strive to perfect and pass on "traditional" zither playing. With the ensembles, we primarily try to pass on the folk song treasures of our narrower homeland, Palócföld, to the next generations.
Of course, I started playing instruments on the "Szeged" zithers available in my childhood. I currently play zithers made by Gáts Tibor and Kovács László.
Participation in the program requires only the purchase of an exhibition admission ticket. For more information about admission tickets, visit the Ethnographic Museum's website.
In connection with the "Sing Out Merrily, Zithers!" instrument exhibition, the Ethnographic Museum issued a call to amateur and professional musicians, ensembles, students and teachers who love the zither. One of its goals is to make zither players and bands currently active in the Hungarian-speaking region visible and audible at the exhibition on a digital map, as well as at live concerts.
From February 15 to June 28, 2025, the exhibition's own stage hosts concerts every Saturday at 15:00, featuring performances by the bands participating in the collection campaign. Below you can read their presentations!
Pásztor Barnabás
I was born in 1979 and started playing the zither at age 6 in my native village, Mogyoród. My first teacher was Jakab Mihály. Later I continued my studies at the Óbudai Folk Music School on zither and tambura under the direction of Jakab Csongor. In 1997 I became a Young Master of Folk Art. In 2000, we released our own CD titled "From Mogyoród - To Mogyoród" with the help of Mogyoród Municipality. I have performed at numerous festivals and folk music competitions with good results. Currently I am the artistic director of the Mogyoródi Jakab Mihály folk song circle and the Men's Choir of the Rákospalota Our Heritage Association. With my zither playing I try to lead the singing of the choirs I conduct. I strive to perfect and pass on "traditional" zither playing. With the ensembles, we primarily try to pass on the folk song treasures of our narrower homeland, Palócföld, to the next generations.
Of course, I started playing instruments on the "Szeged" zithers available in my childhood. I currently play zithers made by Gáts Tibor and Kovács László.
Participation in the program requires only the purchase of an exhibition admission ticket. For more information about admission tickets, visit the Ethnographic Museum's website.
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