John Malkovich to perform at House of Music in Budapest
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Budapest will welcome acclaimed actor John Malkovich this November for a series of unique performances at the House of Music, Hungary.
John Malkovich. Picture via Wikipedia.
Malkovich (who really needs no introduction) is renowned for his roles in films such as Being John Malkovich and Dangerous Liaisons. We were lucky enough to see the actor in David Mamet’s play Bitter Wheat in London a few years back and his performance was nothing short of mesmerizing. He is clearly a thespian equally at home on stage and film.
According to reports, Malkovich spent some time in Budapest this summer. During his time here, he had the chance to explore the House of Music’s concert halls and the Divas & Icons exhibition (which we wrote about extensively here). While we don’t know if this had any bearing on his decision to perform at the venue, we can certainly speculate… In any case, the House of Music has proven itself to be a spectacular performance space.
This upcoming production will incorporate Malkovich (in collaboration with pianist Anastasya Terenkova), seamlessly blending literature, music, and performance art. Malkovich’s voice will serve as the fourth "instrument" in a chamber trio led by Terenkova. The trio will perform music by famous composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Antonio Vivaldi, Max Richter, and Eric Satie, enhancing the dark narrative of the show.
Running for three performances on November 17 and 18, the story itself that Malkovich will narrate follows the chilling life of Ramirez Hoffman, a fictional Nazi poet and pilot. The interpretation is based on a chapter from Roberto Bolaño's novel La literatura nazi en América and explores the intersection of art, ideology, and violence, brought to life by Malkovich’s commanding voice.
The performances will feature Hungarian subtitles. After each show, the audience will have the opportunity to engage with Malkovich directly during brief Q&A sessions.
The show will be his second in Hungary in recent years, following his 2022 appearance in The Music Critic. Let’s hope the actor keeps coming back regularly to Budapest!
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