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In 2026, the event is presented in partnership with the Cziffra Festival, bringing together exceptional artists for an unforgettable evening of symphonic brilliance.\nConducted by the internationally acclaimed György Vashegyi, recipient of both the Kossuth Prize and the Liszt Ferenc Prize, the concert promises an inspiring musical experience in the unique atmosphere of the Margitsziget Open-Air Stage.\nFeatured Soloists\nJános BalázsKossuth Prize and Liszt Ferenc Prize-winning pianist, Artistic Director of the Cziffra Festival\nRenowned for his extraordinary virtuosity, expressive depth, and magnetic stage presence, János Balázs is one of the most distinguished figures of contemporary classical music. His performances captivate audiences worldwide, combining technical brilliance with profound musical sensitivity.\nZoltán Bácsy-SchwartzViolinist\nOne of the most remarkable young talents of the contemporary Hungarian classical music scene, Zoltán Bácsy-Schwartz has earned recognition for his exceptional artistry, refined musicality, and compelling performances. His dynamic interpretations and outstanding technical command continue to establish him as a rising star of the new generation.\nAn elegant celebration of music, artistry, and tradition, the Opening Gala Concert offers audiences a spectacular start to the 2026 summer festival season in one of Budapest’s most iconic open-air venues.\nOfficial Partners\n\n \n \n Part I\nMax BruchViolin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26Soloist: Zoltán Bácsy-Schwartz, violin\nFranz LisztPiano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat majorSoloist: János Balázs, piano\nPart II\nJohannes BrahmsSymphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98\n\n \n \n János Balázs\n\nKossuth Prize and Liszt Ferenc Prize-winning pianist\nAnyone who has experienced a performance by János Balázs knows that his concerts offer an utterly unique and deeply compelling musical experience. With extraordinary virtuosity, magnetic stage presence, and exceptional technical mastery, he represents classical music interpretation in the 21st century at the highest artistic level. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences dissolves the distance between performer and listener, creating an atmosphere of intimacy and emotional immediacy.\nBalázs is renowned for his imaginative concert concepts and distinctive programming, which consistently attract wide audiences, including younger generations, always with the aim of bringing classical music closer to contemporary listeners.\nBeyond the classical repertoire, his exceptional improvisational talent extends into jazz, world music, and folk traditions, seamlessly interwoven with the values of classical music and the improvisational heritage of the 20th century. Critics frequently praise the refinement of his playing, the extraordinary richness of his piano tone, the limitless range of his dynamics, and his astonishing technical brilliance.\nAttending a concert by János Balázs is often described as a journey back to the golden age of the 19th century. Through his artistry, he evokes the intimate and poetic atmosphere associated with legendary composer-pianists such as Franz Liszt and Frédéric Chopin.\nHe is a returning guest artist at some of the world’s most prestigious concert venues, including the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, the Cologne Philharmonie, the Liszt Academy in Budapest, and Müpa Budapest. His international engagements have also included acclaimed performances at the Cité de la Musique in Paris, Palau de la Música, London’s Barbican Centre, the Wiener Konzerthaus, and the Royal Conservatory.\nIn recent seasons, he has collaborated with distinguished orchestras and conductors such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Péter Eötvös and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Iván Fischer and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, as well as Mikko Franck and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.\nA true soloist by nature, Balázs received the prestigious ECHO Rising Stars Award from the European Concert Hall Organization. Alongside his solo career, chamber music also holds a central place in his artistic life. Together with internationally celebrated artists including Mischa Maisky, Vadim Repin, José Cura, and Boris Berezovsky, he creates vibrant, unconventional, and inspiring concert experiences.\nA graduate of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest, Balázs is deeply committed to preserving and passing on the Liszt tradition to future generations of musicians. His educational mission has led to invitations for masterclasses at institutions such as McGill University in Canada, the Shenyang Conservatory of Music, the Hanoi Conservatory of Music, while he also serves as Associate Professor at the Liszt Academy in Budapest.\nIn 2016, he founded the Cziffra Festival in Budapest in tribute to the spiritual and musical legacy of his great artistic role model, György Cziffra. Over the years, the festival has become one of Hungary’s most prestigious classical music events, celebrated for its artistic diversity, international guest performers, and unique contribution to the country’s cultural landscape.\nIn 2021, marking the centenary of György Cziffra’s birth, the Hungarian Government declared an official memorial year under the artistic direction of János Balázs. Organized in cooperation with UNESCO, the commemorative series featured more than 100 events across 36 cities in 15 countries, bringing performances to major concert halls throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas.\nBalázs has received nearly every major professional and state distinction in Hungary, including the Kossuth Prize, awarded to him as the youngest recipient in the history of the honor. His international recognitions include the Young Steinway Artist title and a distinguished Polish state award for performing the complete works of Frédéric Chopin. Since 2021, he has also been a corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts.\n\n \n \n Zoltán Bácsy-Schwartz\nViolinist\nZoltán Bácsy-Schwartz is regarded as one of the most outstanding young violinists of the contemporary Hungarian classical music scene. He has attracted attention for his virtuoso technical command, profound musicality, and refined artistic sensitivity.\nHe completed his studies at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest, where he developed his artistry under the guidance of distinguished professors, including Eszter Perényi. Even during his academic years, he stood out for his precision, expressive depth, and the exceptional tonal sensitivity with which he approaches the instrument.\n \nAs both a soloist and chamber musician, he performs regularly in Hungary’s leading concert venues, including Müpa Budapest and the Liszt Academy, while also appearing on international stages. His performances are distinguished by elegance, intellectual clarity, and the passionate spirit characteristic of the great Hungarian violin tradition.\nAn important milestone in his career is his work as a member of the Budapest Festival Orchestra, internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading symphonic ensembles. This artistic environment has further shaped his musical excellence and professional development.\nHis career has been marked by numerous prizes and recognitions at both national and international competitions, establishing his growing reputation within the classical music world.\nBácsy-Schwartz’s repertoire spans from the Baroque era to contemporary compositions, though he is particularly acclaimed for his interpretations of the great Classical and Romantic violin concertos. Combining humility, exceptional preparation, and artistic integrity, he represents Hungarian classical music with distinction both in Hungary and abroad.\n\n \n \n György Vashegyi\n\nKossuth Prize and Liszt Ferenc Prize-winning conductor\nGyörgy Vashegyi is one of Hungary’s most internationally acclaimed conductors and a leading figure in historically informed performance practice. Founder of the Purcell Choir and the Orfeo Orchestra, he has played a defining role in the revival of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic repertoire in Hungary and abroad.\nAs Chief Music Director of the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra, he is celebrated for his artistic vision, refined musical interpretation, and commitment to rediscovering rarely performed masterpieces. His work has earned widespread international recognition, including France’s prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and Hungary’s highest artistic honour, the Kossuth Prize.\nVashegyi regularly appears at major concert halls and festivals across Europe and is renowned for performances that combine historical authenticity with exceptional musical depth and expressive power.\n\n \n \n \n \n URL:https://margitszigetiszinhaz.hu/en/events/opening-concert-hungarian-national-philharmonic-orchestra/ CATEGORIES:Concert LOCATION:Margaret Island’s Open-Air Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://margitszigetiszinhaz.hu/en/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nfz_webre_uj-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR