Hungarian folk band Eletfa brings to life the rich music and dance traditions of rural Hungary. Consisting of 17-year-old lead violinist, Bence Kalan, and musicians born in both Hungary and the US, Elefta pays tribute to the local Hungarian heritage by performing in Manhattan’s Yorkville neighborhood.
Eletfa is deeply connected to the Hungarian community in North America and has helped sustain its existence by organizing dance events that respect the authentic regional styles of Hungarian culture.
Musicians: Raul Rothblatt (bass), Gyorgy "Gyuri" Kaaan (contrabass, three-stringed viola), Bence Kalan (lead violin), Miklos Kertesz (accordion, viola, dance). Dancer: Andrea Kalan.
For more information about the 2021 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival program, visit www.rehearsalfortruth.org.
Free and open to the public. Suggested donation $10. RSVP through Eventbrite is required.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions for indoor events, seating capacity is limited and on first-come first-served basis. Reservations must be made in advance. Wearing a face mask is required. No tickets will be available at the door, and anyone who has not received pre-event confirmation will be turned away. Read about Festival Safety Protocol.
ABOUT THE 2021 REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH THEATER FESTIVAL
The 2021 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival honoring Vaclav Havel is organized by the Vaclav Havel Library Foundation and Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association. The program is co-produced by the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre, GOH Productions, Czech Center New York, Polish Cultural Institute New York, One-Eight/Daniel Irizarry Theater, Slovak Consulate General in New York, Palissimo Company, and Arts and Theatre Institute in Prague, Czech Republic.
The 2021 Rehearsal for Truth Theater Festival is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and Council Member Ben Kallos. Additional support is by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York, Ceskoslovenska obchodni banka – Member of the KBC Group, PACE.V4 – Performing Arts Central Europe, Visegrad Countries Focus, and International Visegrad Fund.