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The Arcus Temporum in Pannonhalma is preparing for its 20th anniversary between 23-25 August 2024. The contemporary art festival is a true community celebration, not only because of the two-decade anniversary, but also because this year the Benedictine monastic community is celebrating the 800th anniversary of the medieval restoration and consecration of the Basilica St. Martin. 

The five concerts of this year juxtapose the work of Mozart with that of the recently deceased Péter Eötvös, an exciting pairing in itself, not to mention the fact that the eminent Hungarian composer selected the works himself, with artistic director András Keller. 

One of the world's most sought-after violinists, Augustin Hadelich, Professor at the Yale School of Music, will join Concerto Budapest to perform Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major, conducted by András Keller, on 28 May at Müpa Budapest. On the day after the concert, the artist will give a masterclass for exceptional talents in higher education at Concerto Budapest's Páva Street headquarters, which is free to all interested people.

We are more than delighted to announce: Augustine Hadelich will hold a free public masterclass in May as part of the Concerto Master Class programme! Click for the details.

In early May, one of the most sought-after violinists in classical music, Christian Tetzlaff, will perform two concerts with Concerto Budapest. He will also be holding a masterclass for outstandingly talented young violinists in the Páva utca headquarters of the orchestra, sessions that will also be free of charge for music lovers as part of the Concerto Master Class.

Christian Tetzlaff is coming to Concerto Budapest this spring to perform two concerts and hold a masterclass that will be free for the music-loving public to attend, as it is for the participants.

Elisabeth Leonskaja is coming to Concerto Budapest this spring to perform two concerts and hold a master class that will be free for the music-loving public to attend, as it is for the participants.

Ahead of a special livestreaming partnership with Gramophone, Jack Pepper introduces one of Hungary’s rising star orchestras…

Presenting over 80 concerts a year, including 25 new pieces annually, the Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra is one of Hungary’s most prolific – and one of its oldest, dating back to 1907. They’ve been edging ever more loudly onto the international scene, especially since the celebrated Hungarian violinist András Keller (founder of the Keller Quartet and recipient of over 70 international prizes) took the helm as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor in its centenary year back in 2007.

We are very grateful for Colin Clarke's excellent review of our TACET recording of Shostakovich's Symphonies No 9 and No 5. The review is available on the Classical Explorer classical music portal.

lLThe International Classical Music Awards ICMA today announced the nominations for their Awards 2024, celebrating the best musicians and recordings. This year’s nominations include many renowned soloists, ensembles, conductors and orchestras as well as a lot of young musicians, many of them being first-nominees.

Listen and watch the one-day contemporary music festival of Concerto Budapest- Ligeti Ensemble. Click here for the live stream!