The most important class, however, for me and for hundreds of other Hungarian musicians, was the chamber-music class. From about the age of fourteen, and until graduation from the Academy, all instrumentalists except the heavy-brass players and percussionists had to participate in this course. Presiding over it for many years was the composer Leó Weiner, who thus exercised an enormous influence on three generations of Hungarian musicians.

Sir Georg Solti
Gábor Takács-Nagy & Liszt Academy Symphony Orchestra

29 February 2020, 19.30-22.00

Grand Hall

Masters of the Orchestra

Gábor Takács-Nagy & Liszt Academy Symphony Orchestra Presented by Liszt Academy

Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88

Giovanni Guzzo (violin)
Liszt Academy Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Gábor Takács-Nagy

“Gábor, you could be a very good conductor – your body language is very clear and expressive.” These words of György Solti were decisive for Gábor Takács-Nagy, who as a world-famous violinist of nearly two decades became increasingly interested in conducting. At the helm of the world’s leading ensembles and as conductor of the Liszt Academy Symphony Orchestra, Takács-Nagy regularly proves that he is capable of getting the most out of musicians. He believes that a conductor has to do three things: inspire with his presence and advice, help with his movements, and give musicians self-confidence. The programme of Gábor Takács-Nagy and the Liszt Academy Symphony Orchestra features Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Violin Concerto in E minor and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8. Giovanni Guzzo takes the stage as soloist in the violin concerto; he consistently impresses audiences with his unique and passionate technique.

Presented by

Liszt Academy Concert Centre

Tickets:

HUF 2 500, 3 300, 4 100, 4 900