{"id":1283,"date":"2025-11-18T08:02:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T08:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/?post_type=mec-events&#038;p=1283"},"modified":"2026-05-15T12:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T12:12:42","slug":"opening-concert-hungarian-national-philharmonic-orchestra","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/events\/opening-concert-hungarian-national-philharmonic-orchestra\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening Gala Concert &#8211; Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra &#8211; J\u00c1NOS BAL\u00c1ZS \u2013 piano &#8211; ZOLT\u00c1N B\u00c1CSY-SCHWARTZ \u2013 violin"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"sp_tab_dynamic_style1409\">#sp-tabpro-wrapper_1409.sp-tab__lay-default .sp-tab__tab-content {width: 100%;}#sp-tabpro-wrapper_1409 .animated {-webkit-animation-duration: 500ms;animation-duration: 500ms;}#sp-wp-tabs-wrapper_1409 .sp-tab__nav { justify-content: flex-start; 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role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Opening Gala Concert<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>National Philharmonic Orchestra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>4 June 2026, Thursday \u2013 20:00<\/strong><br \/><em>Rain date: 5 June 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Margitsziget Open-Air Stage, Budapest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The summer season at the Margitsziget Theatre traditionally begins with a grand opening concert by the National Philharmonic Orchestra \u2014 a celebrated collaboration that has marked the start of Budapest\u2019s cultural summer for the past sixteen years. In 2026, the event is presented in partnership with the Cziffra Festival, bringing together exceptional artists for an unforgettable evening of symphonic brilliance.<\/p>\n<p>Conducted by the internationally acclaimed <strong>Gy\u00f6rgy Vashegyi<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured Soloists<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>J\u00e1nos Bal\u00e1zs<\/strong><br \/>Kossuth Prize and Liszt Ferenc Prize-winning pianist, Artistic Director of the Cziffra Festival<\/p>\n<p>Renowned for his extraordinary virtuosity, expressive depth, and magnetic stage presence, J\u00e1nos Bal\u00e1zs is one of the most distinguished figures of contemporary classical music. His performances captivate audiences worldwide, combining technical brilliance with profound musical sensitivity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zolt\u00e1n B\u00e1csy-Schwartz<\/strong><br \/>Violinist<\/p>\n<p>One of the most remarkable young talents of the contemporary Hungarian classical music scene, Zolt\u00e1n B\u00e1csy-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.<\/p>\n<p>An 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\u2019s most iconic open-air venues.<\/p>\n<p>Official Partners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-14092\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><p><strong>Part I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Max Bruch<\/strong><br \/><em>Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26<\/em><br \/><strong>Soloist:<\/strong> Zolt\u00e1n B\u00e1csy-Schwartz, violin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Franz Liszt<\/strong><br \/><em>Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major<\/em><br \/><strong>Soloist:<\/strong> J\u00e1nos Bal\u00e1zs, piano<\/p>\n<p><strong>Part II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Johannes Brahms<\/strong><br \/><em>Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-14093\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>J\u00e1nos Bal\u00e1zs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1410 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/janossy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/janossy.jpg 376w, https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/janossy-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/janossy-150x108.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Kossuth Prize and Liszt Ferenc Prize-winning pianist<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Anyone who has experienced a performance by J\u00e1nos Bal\u00e1zs 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.<\/p>\n<p>Bal\u00e1zs 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.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond 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.<\/p>\n<p>Attending a concert by J\u00e1nos Bal\u00e1zs 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 Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin.<\/p>\n<p>He is a returning guest artist at some of the world\u2019s most prestigious concert venues, including the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow, the Cologne Philharmonie, the Liszt Academy in Budapest, and M\u00fcpa Budapest. His international engagements have also included acclaimed performances at the Cit\u00e9 de la Musique in Paris, Palau de la M\u00fasica, London\u2019s Barbican Centre, the Wiener Konzerthaus, and the Royal Conservatory.<\/p>\n<p>In recent seasons, he has collaborated with distinguished orchestras and conductors such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, P\u00e9ter E\u00f6tv\u00f6s and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Iv\u00e1n Fischer and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, as well as Mikko Franck and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.<\/p>\n<p>A true soloist by nature, Bal\u00e1zs 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, Jos\u00e9 Cura, and Boris Berezovsky, he creates vibrant, unconventional, and inspiring concert experiences.<\/p>\n<p>A graduate of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest, Bal\u00e1zs 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.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, he founded the Cziffra Festival in Budapest in tribute to the spiritual and musical legacy of his great artistic role model, Gy\u00f6rgy Cziffra. Over the years, the festival has become one of Hungary\u2019s most prestigious classical music events, celebrated for its artistic diversity, international guest performers, and unique contribution to the country\u2019s cultural landscape.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, marking the centenary of Gy\u00f6rgy Cziffra\u2019s birth, the Hungarian Government declared an official memorial year under the artistic direction of J\u00e1nos Bal\u00e1zs. 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.<\/p>\n<p>Bal\u00e1zs 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 Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin. Since 2021, he has also been a corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-14094\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1411 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/zoltan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/zoltan.jpg 268w, https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/zoltan-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/zoltan-150x224.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/>Zolt\u00e1n B\u00e1csy-Schwartz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Violinist<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Zolt\u00e1n B\u00e1csy-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.<\/p>\n<p>He 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 Per\u00e9nyi. Even during his academic years, he stood out for his precision, expressive depth, and the exceptional tonal sensitivity with which he approaches the instrument.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As both a soloist and chamber musician, he performs regularly in Hungary\u2019s leading concert venues, including M\u00fcpa 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.<\/p>\n<p>An important milestone in his career is his work as a member of the Budapest Festival Orchestra, internationally recognized as one of the world\u2019s leading symphonic ensembles. This artistic environment has further shaped his musical excellence and professional development.<\/p>\n<p>His career has been marked by numerous prizes and recognitions at both national and international competitions, establishing his growing reputation within the classical music world.<\/p>\n<p>B\u00e1csy-Schwartz\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"tab-14095\" class=\"sp-tab__tab-pane \" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sp-tab-content animated fadeIn\"><p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Gy\u00f6rgy Vashegyi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1412 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vashegy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"624\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vashegy.jpg 624w, https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vashegy-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vashegy-607x420.jpg 607w, https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vashegy-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vashegy-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/margitszigetiszinhaz.hu\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vashegy-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Kossuth Prize and Liszt Ferenc Prize-winning conductor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Gy\u00f6rgy Vashegyi is one of Hungary\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>As 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. 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