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In the first half of the evening, Sándor Veress's Four Transylvanian Dances and his rarely performed Piano Concerto will be performed by Zoltán Fejérvári, with the collaboration of the orchestra.
“This is already my third collaboration with the Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra – I not only enjoy every moment of it, but it’s a level of musical partnership a soloist can only dream of,” said Fejérvári in an interview published on the orchestra’s Facebook page. The internationally acclaimed pianist places particular importance on Veress’s musical legacy, which – though complex and full of challenges – holds exceptional depth.
The Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra, whose name has stood for the highest standard of Hungarian chamber music for decades, is a regular guest at some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. Its collaboration with Zoltán Fejérvári promises not only technical precision but interpretations that delve deeply into musical detail.
When Fejérvári first discovered Veress’s works, he immediately felt their special significance: “They were a challenge not only because of their difficulty but also due to their musical layers. I knew that if I were ever to perform them, I’d want to do so with the best possible partners.” The pianist approached István Várdai, recipient of the Artist of Merit Award and artistic director of the orchestra, with the idea, and their joint work soon began.
The second half of the concert features Mussorgsky’s popular work Pictures at an Exhibition – this time, in a completely new interpretation. The arrangement was created by contemporary composer and electronic music artist Izidor Leitinger, specifically for the Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra. By complementing the string orchestra with electronic elements, Leitinger sheds new light on the well-known musical tableau: this is not merely a reorchestration but a musical reimagination. This version will be performed for the first time at the concert.
“Creativity and the pursuit of new paths are not just principles for me, but inner impulses. When we began working on the Mussorgsky arrangement with Izidor Leitinger, it was precisely this spirit that guided us. The orchestra has always been open to unique approaches,” said István Várdai.
In this sense, the season-closing concert is also a musical journey of discovery – for those seeking to expand the classical repertoire.
The Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra will build its 2025/26 season in the same spirit: passion woven from sound will guide both the programming and the performances. Season tickets for the new season go on sale on May 14, 2025.
