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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 exhibition curators aimed to share this experience with visitors at the exhibition alongside the nearly 90 instruments on display, 20 recordings, and 3 films. 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 alive today.
In connection with the instrument exhibition titled "Play On, Zithers!", the Ethnographic Museum issued a call to amateur and professional musicians, ensembles, students, and teachers who love the zither. One of its aims is to make zither players and orchestras currently active in the Hungarian-speaking regions visible and audible at the exhibition on a digital map, as well as at live concerts.
From 15 February to 28 June 2025, every Saturday at 15:00, the exhibition's own stage hosts concerts featuring performances by orchestras participating in the collection campaign. Below you can read their introductions!
Esztam Zither Ensemble and Ramazuri Zither Orchestra
The Esztam Zither Ensemble was founded in 2024 in Százhalombatta. Its members are enthusiastic retirees committed to folk culture, who seek to introduce this instrument through singing and zither playing to an even wider audience. Led by folk musician Vivien Nagy, this excellent community operates with 14 members. Their goal is to reach as many events as possible and perform music.
The members of the Ramazuri ensemble met and formed friendships at the Tisza'83 camp. Since 2010, they have regularly held mini-camps led by Vivien Nagy, where they gather and create new arrangements. Despite the great distances, their love for each other and music keeps the group together. They are happy to play authentic zither music and, supplemented by cello, accordion, and tambura accompaniment, they also perform arrangements. The ensemble brings together members from various parts of the country – Budapest, Csévharaszt, Kunszentmiklós, Besnyő, Mezőtúr, Miskolc, Ráckeve.
Participation in the program requires only the purchase of an exhibition admission ticket. For more information about admission tickets, visit the Ethnographic Museum website.
In connection with the instrument exhibition titled "Play On, Zithers!", the Ethnographic Museum issued a call to amateur and professional musicians, ensembles, students, and teachers who love the zither. One of its aims is to make zither players and orchestras currently active in the Hungarian-speaking regions visible and audible at the exhibition on a digital map, as well as at live concerts.
From 15 February to 28 June 2025, every Saturday at 15:00, the exhibition's own stage hosts concerts featuring performances by orchestras participating in the collection campaign. Below you can read their introductions!
Esztam Zither Ensemble and Ramazuri Zither Orchestra
The Esztam Zither Ensemble was founded in 2024 in Százhalombatta. Its members are enthusiastic retirees committed to folk culture, who seek to introduce this instrument through singing and zither playing to an even wider audience. Led by folk musician Vivien Nagy, this excellent community operates with 14 members. Their goal is to reach as many events as possible and perform music.
The members of the Ramazuri ensemble met and formed friendships at the Tisza'83 camp. Since 2010, they have regularly held mini-camps led by Vivien Nagy, where they gather and create new arrangements. Despite the great distances, their love for each other and music keeps the group together. They are happy to play authentic zither music and, supplemented by cello, accordion, and tambura accompaniment, they also perform arrangements. The ensemble brings together members from various parts of the country – Budapest, Csévharaszt, Kunszentmiklós, Besnyő, Mezőtúr, Miskolc, Ráckeve.
Participation in the program requires only the purchase of an exhibition admission ticket. For more information about admission tickets, visit the Ethnographic Museum website.
As with other events or in other places, photographs and audio recordings may be made at this event. By entering the event, participants give their prior and explicit consent – without further question – to the recording and publication of their face and appearance as they may be recognizable in these recordings, for example for the purpose of promoting similar future events.
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