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Freedom of Music – György Cziffra Memorial Concert

Piano students at NMH perform Hungarian music in Lindemansalen, together with the Hungarian pianist János Balázs.

Szilvi Csibi

Nearing the birthday of the world-famous Hungarian piano virtuoso György Cziffra, pianist János Balázs, a rightful heir and representative of the musical heritage bequeathed to us by the master, is giving a piano recital. Piano students from NMH will also perform various pieces of Hungarian composers.

The concert is the international opening event of the Jubilee Cziffra Festival, which, with its programme, deservedly represents the essence of György Cziffra’s ethos and artistic credo achieved at the cost of so much suffering: the freedom of man and music.

The Students' Programme

  • Franz Liszt (1811–1886): Petrarca Sonette No. 104, with Hedda Nordhagen
  • György Ligeti (1923–2006): Etude No. 18 Canon, with Erlend Edland
  • G. Ligeti: Sonatine, piano fourhands, with Damiën Heemskerk and Romolo Lanza
  • Béla Bártok (1881–1945): Romanian Folk Dances for violin and piano, with Ulrikke Nesby and Amanda Marie Nielsen
  • B. Bartok: Three Dances from Cisk, with Herman Bakke Karlsen

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Published: Jun 14, 2024 — Last updated: Oct 21, 2024