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Jan. 21, 2010

Silvia Sarkozi third time Queen of the Opera Ball by a great margin!

Confirmed! Visitors to three internet sites, www.topky.sk, www.pluska.sk a www.pravda.sk declared Silvia Sarkozi as the unanimous Queen of the Opera Ball. Thanks to her natural charm and fabulous ball gown by the fashion designer Martina Kallai Silvia was elected by an overwhelming majority – according to the “Topky” poll, her lead over the runner-up, famous slovak actress Emília Vášáryova, was almost 20 000 votes. On this medium Silvia would like to thank all her fans for their support, and looks forward to seeing them all again at the next Gypsy Devils concert!

Jan. 12, 2010

Famous tenor Ramón Vargas and Gypsy Devils astonish guests at Opera Ball with spontaneous performanc

Guests at Saturday night’s Opera Ball can count themselves among the lucky ones who were in the right place at the right time. A one-time and unplanned joint appearance by the Gypsy Devils and Mexican opera tenor Ramón Vargas came about completely spontaneously. Sitting only a few metres from the stage during the Devils’ concert, the Mexican maestro couldn’t resist the call of their music and after the opening bars of the song Granada, asked for the microphone. At that moment the crowd became witnesses to an electrifying and unforgettable event. Granada was followed by the equally famous Besame mucho. According to the manager of Vargas, who is a regular soloist at such halls as New York’s Metropolitan opera and Milan’s La Scala, it is very unusual for the singer to perform such a spontaneous “miniconcert” outside of his official appearances. But Vargas was not the only vocalist to fall under the Gypsy Devils’ spell – Slovak opera legend Miroslav Dvorský joined the band to delight the audience with a rendition of O sole mio.

Jan. 5, 2010

Gypsy Devils in the company of world stars!

The Gypsy Devils actually returned from Istanbul, where they performed in the prestigious Is Sanat concert hall, one of the city’s premier culture venues. Its high rating is witnessed to by the fact that world music giants such as Yo-Yo-Ma, Al Di Meola, Dmitry Hvorostovsky, Robby Lakatos and Bonnie Tyler have been welcomed there with regularity. The Devils were not intimidated by the high level of competition; rather they proved once more that they belong among the world’s top gypsy music interpreters. Their performance called forth a tremendous reception and thunderous applause from the particularly demanding audience, one which is used to only the best quality from acts like those mentioned above. In the next few days we will be bringing you more items of interest from the Istanbul tour, including some highly favourable newspaper articles.

Dec. 29, 2009

Istanbul expects the Gypsy Devils with enthusiasm!

The performance of the Gypsy Devils in Istanbul, Turkey (29.12.09) already causes a great sensation, which is proved not only by the large quantity of newspaper articles that appeared up to now, but also by the large number of accredited newspapermen. The importance of the concert also grows with the venue of the concert. The promoters from the agency that represents the „Devils“ on the Turkish market chose for this purpose the prestigious cultural centre Is Sanat, where top stars of the world music scene performed in the past, such as the British Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Robby Lakatos, or Vladimir Ashkenazy. You will find out all about experiences of the Gypsy Devils in Turkey on our website in the next few days.

Dec. 13, 2009

Gypsy Devils on joint Czech and Slovak New Year’s television show!

The Gypsy Devils have just come back from Prague, where they recorded a New Year’s megaprogram in the Czech Television studios. Both Slovak and Czech television stations have decided to offer their viewers a joint evening in which will participate the best-known musicians, actors and comics from both republics. The Devils have in their performance contributed two compositions, their hit song Chave Romane interpreted by Silvia Šarköziova, including a special showman solo by Ernest Šarközi, and the well-known Spanish song, Granada by Augusto Lara. In this one the band will be joined by the opera singer, maestro Peter Dvorský. The New Year’s program will be broadcast in parallel on Slovak and Czech television, on December 31 of course.

Dec. 9, 2009

Great Gypsy Devils success on French Riviera!

The Gypsy Devils found a little variety in their busy December calendar, performing a concert on the Mediterranean’s Blue Coast. The appearance was in the French city of Nice, in the University’s Great Hall to be exact, and was in tribute to the alumnus Joseph Kessel, a well-known French writer and journalist. The Devils made a big hit with the local audience, and each single solo met with generous applause. In particular Ernest Šarközi enjoyed great success, and not only because he shares his name with the French president (well, almost) but due to his outstanding cimbal technique. The concert-goers, due to his unbelievably dynamic and precise playing, spontaneously dubbed him “Mr. Kalaschnikov”. The event was attended by a number of promoters from the Country of 300 Cheeses, who considered the concert as a great break onto the French market. As a result the Devils received several offers for further appearances.

Dec. 7, 2009

Gypsy Devils and World Bandleaders delight Bratislava and Trenčín!

On two consecutive days (December 1 and 2) Gypsy Devils fans had the chance to experience a music-show par excellence. Two world-known violinists, Buffó Rigó Sándor and Csósci Lendvai Jószef, leaders of the legendary 100-member Gypsy orchestra from Budapešt, welcomed their invitation to Bratislava and Trenčín. Two totally full halls, Bratislava’s Nová Scéna, and the Army Hall in Trenčín, rang with the delighted applause that followed each song and virtuoso solo. The greatest response, a standing ovation, was reserved however for Csardas by Monti as interpreted by three virtuosos, including the Devils’ own Štefan Picúr Banyák. The Gypsy Devils thank all their fans for the unforgettable atmosphere!

Nov. 26, 2009

Gypsy Devils won’t be missing the Winter Olympics!

A few months after the Gypsy Devils took part in the Art Olympics (Delphic Games) on the South Korea island of Jeju, they will have the chance to taste the Olympic atmosphere at the Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada. Unless Slovakia’s athletes might be feeling nervous about their competition, we should make it clear that the Devils will be doing only what they do best – making music. This will be in mid-February, when they are booked for three solo concerts in the Vancity Theater, close to the Slovak Home. Don’t worry, we will inform you of the exact dates and times of the Gypsy Devils concerts in plenty of time.

Nov. 9, 2009

Gypsy Devils finishing new album!

The eagerly awaited new album by the Gypsy Devils, with the working title Classici alla Zingarese is only waiting for its final post-production work. Under the direction of Aleš Podařil (conductor at Gypsy Devils with Symphony Orchestra concerts) in the Tonstudio in Dolné Bojanovice, Moravia, they are putting the final touches to this latest work, a tribute to the great classical musical composers. According to Gypsy Devils artistic director Ernest Šarközi, the well-known compositions by Haydn, Rigler, Dvořák, Brahms, Albinoni and Paganini are on the album dressed in non-traditional clothing, which their audiences will be able to hear in the unique and original arrangements of the Gypsy Devils. Alongside these much-loved instrumental numbers, the recording will also feature a world-famous aria from the opera Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák “Song to the Moon” as interpreted by Silvia Šarköziova. Look forward to our upcoming announcement of the release date for the new Gypsy Devils album!

Oct. 29, 2009

Gypsy Devils to be represented at WOMEX 2009!

Gypsy Devils, through their manager Daniel Rabina,will be participating from Thursday to Sunday in WOMEX, one of the largest events in the area of world music, being held this year in Copenhagen, Denmark. In the huge Bella Centre, comparable in size to Bratislava’s Incheba, organizers, promoters, agencies and artists from the whole world will be meeting to build new contacts and to compare notes. In case of interest in the meeting, take advantage of our contact addresses, +421 902 059 819 or manager@gypsydevils.com.