Twice awarded the Kossuth Prize and recipient of the Balázs Béla Prize, Miklós Jancsó was one of Hungary’s most celebrated film directors. Between 2000 and 2010 he spent a week at Oliva every year as Chairman of the Jury of the Veszprém Dance Festival. He always stayed in the same room and loved the century-old vaults, the intimate courtyard, the spiral staircase and the ivy-covered walls. Upon arrival he would settle into the garden with a glass of fine red wine, sharing stories with the staff and owners. His warmth, humour and love of good food remain fond memories for all of us.
The Kossuth Prize-winning pianist performed in Veszprém on numerous occasions, including memorable summer concerts in the Oliva garden. The photograph displayed was taken during a performance in 2007.
The Grammy-nominated bass virtuoso from Cameroon first performed in Veszprém in 2005 and returned again in 2008. The photograph was taken during a pre-concert dinner while he was discovering Hungarian pálinka.
The internationally acclaimed Hungarian soprano appeared in Verdi’s Rigoletto in Veszprém in 2005 alongside Ramón Vargas and Paolo Gavanelli. The photograph was taken the day after the performance.
One of the leading tenors of his generation, Ramón Vargas performed in Veszprém in 2005. The photograph was taken during lunch on the day following the concert.
Composer, performer and founding member of the legendary Hungarian band LGT. The photograph was taken in 2006 during his visit to Veszprém for a concert with Amadinda.
The legendary flamenco guitarist visited Veszprém twice. The photograph was taken after his first concert in 2006. He returned in 2013 for the tenth anniversary of VeszprémFest, only months before his untimely passing in 2014.
The Grammy-nominated Hammond organ master visited Veszprém in 2006 with his trio. The photograph was taken during dinner after the concert.
Widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest violin teachers, mentor of artists such as Vadim Repin and Maxim Vengerov. The photograph was taken during his first visit to Veszprém in 2016.
The celebrated American soprano appeared at VeszprémFest in 2006 with the Magnus Lindgren Quartet. The photograph was taken after the concert dinner.
From the opening of Oliva until the band’s retirement, United performed almost every summer in the garden, becoming the venue’s unofficial resident party band.
The ten-time Grammy Award-winning vocal group, often referred to as the kings of a cappella, performed at VeszprémFest in July 2008. The photograph was taken during lunch on the day of the concert.
Leading figures of the Veszprém Petőfi Theatre. The photograph was taken during a wine dinner in 2008.
The Kossuth Prize-winning pianist and conductor, photographed in 2016 following lunch in Veszprém.
The Portuguese singer performed at VeszprémFest in 2015 together with Theo Pascal. The photograph was taken before the concert.
Representatives of the renowned Figula Winery of Balatonfüred. The photograph was taken during one of the winery’s celebrated wine dinners at Oliva.
A frequent performer at Oliva’s summer garden concerts. The photograph was taken during a performance in 2015.
The internationally acclaimed jazz-pop group performed at VeszprémFest in 2012. The photograph was taken before the concert.
One of Hungary’s most beloved singers. The photograph was taken before a charity concert supporting the Veszprém Zonta Club.
The world-famous violin virtuoso first performed in Veszprém in 2004 and returned on numerous occasions. The photograph was taken before an Auer Festival concert in 2015.
The photograph captures a memorable meeting of internationally acclaimed violinists during the first Auer Violin Festival.
Kossuth Prize-winning opera singer and one of the most frequent Hungarian performers at VeszprémFest. She has remained a cherished guest of Oliva over the years.
The internationally renowned Spanish-French musician visited Oliva for dinner on two evenings during his 2023 performances in Veszprém as part of the European Capital of Culture programme.