The Arts
In 1848 the Hungarian revolution led to laws which brought democratic parliamentary elections. Benjamin, an actor, talks about the role of artists in this period.
Tamas is a specialist in music culture. Hear about traditional folk songs.
You can hear some of Bela Bartok's music based on folk songs online here
NB Tamas is a video as his accent is a little difficult so the picture track summarises what he's saying
Hear Márta singing a traditional Hungarian folk song.