Centrum Management

Centrum Management introduction:

Centrum Management is the sponsor of the First Prize in the Folkbeats Talent Search Programme. The New York based Centrum Managemant, under the directorship of Kálmán Magyar has been involved with promoting and managing Hungarian talent in North America since 1980.

Organization of Hungarian cultural programmes:

- Budapest Ensemble CSÁRDÁS Show tour (2000)

- Ökrös Ensemble CSÁRDÁS concerts with classical orchestras:

- Brooklyn Philharmonic (1998)

- Miami, New World Symphony (1998)

- Bend Festival Orchestra, Bend Oregon (1999)

- Philadelphia Orchestra (1999)

Folk Music Tours

- Téka Ensemble (1982)

- Délibáb Ensemble (1984, 1986)

- Tilinkó Ensemble (1988, 1990)

- Ökrös Ensemble (1992, 1994, 1996)

- Méta Ensemble (1995)

- Szászcsávás band (1998)

- Balogh Kálmán Gypsy Cimbalom Band (1999, 2000)

- Üsztürü Ensemble (2000)

- Jászság Folk Dance Ensemble American Tour (1988)

- Kodály Folk Dance Ensemble American Tour (1988)

Under the name of Hungária Records Kálmán Magyar has released more than 10 records/tapes/CD's, including Zoltán Kallos' first record release of his Transylvanian recordings.

Kálmán Magyar has received the following awards and accolades for his work:

- Hungarian Republic Gold Cross of Excellence (1999)

- Hungarian Friendship Community (MBK) Recognition (1997)

- Széchenyi Award, Recognition for Hungarian Organizations in New York (1975)

- Hungarian World Alliance Golden Badge of Honor (1983)

- Order of Honor, American Hungarian National Convention (1999)