A Soulful Journey Through Eastern European Roma Traditions Celebrating Gypsy Music Heritage in North America.

Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.
Concert: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Dance: 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Cash bar & food for purchase throughout the evening.
Email harmoniabandcleveland@gmail.com for more information about the event and ticket inquiries.
Call: 440-263-6891 or 216-288-8727 for more information.

Registration Recommended. Details:
Advanced Purchase $30
TICKETS: https://harmoniaensemble.com/event/gypsy-fantasy-3-concert-dance/
At the Door: $35 or $30 with student ID
Email harmoniabandcleveland@gmail.com for more information about the event and ticket inquiries.
Call: 440-263-6891 or 216-288-8727 for more information.

Audiences are invited to experience an unforgettable evening of passionate, virtuosic music rooted in the Roma traditions of Eastern Europe.  The spectacular Gypsy Fantasy Concert comes to Cleveland on Saturday evening, May 2nd in a beautiful, historic setting.  The concert features a collaboration between Cleveland’s Harmonia and Pittsburgh-based Gypsy Stringz with special guest cimbalom-player Alex Udvary from Chicago.  The lineup includes two prímás violinists, two cimbaloms, soulful vocals, as well as tamburica musicians and more.

The program celebrates Gypsy-style music from across the Carpathian Basin — including Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and neighboring regions. Known for its expressive melodies and dazzling technical skill, this musical tradition was carried to North America during waves of immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where it flourished within close-knit communities.

At the heart of the performance is the evocative pairing of violin and cimbalom, the shimmering hammered dulcimer that anchors many Eastern European Roma ensembles. The evening will feature romantic melodies alongside electrifying dance forms such as the csárdás and friss, moving from soulful laments to thrilling, high-energy finales.

Following the concert, guests can enjoy a lively reception with dancing, traditional Hungarian food prepared by the Hungarian Scouts, and a full bar. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.