Ilya Gringolts (violin), Kirill Gerstein (piano)

Five concerts in the beautiful Great Hall of the Liszt Academy, with six outstanding soloists from the top ranks of European musical life joining the ensemble alongside its world-class artistic director.
Elisabeth Leonskaja, Cosima Soulez-Larivière, Kirill Troussov, Dénes Várjon, Ilya Gringolts, Kirill Gerstein — well-known names for those seeking high-quality musical programs.
The Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra has carefully curated balanced programs that promise high-quality interpretations of the most treasured works of classical music.
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At the season-closing concert of Hungary’s most renowned chamber orchestra, the Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra once again steps beyond the perceived boundaries of the chamber music genre and ventures into symphonic territory—a bold move their audience has come to expect and admire.

Artistic director and world-famous cellist István Várdai shared his thoughts on the upcoming performance:
“For me, among all the works of the season, the most thrilling project will be Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, where I’ll have the honour of sharing the stage with two exceptional musical minds, Kirill Gerstein and Ilya Gringolts. In the first half of the program, there’s another highlight: Beethoven’s piano concerto, which Kirill will perform in a 'play and lead' style—both as soloist and conductor—allowing us to create a uniquely intimate and sensitive chamber atmosphere even within the framework of a grand symphonic work.”

Kirill Gerstein, a captivating pianist and regular guest at the world’s most prestigious concert halls and orchestras, began his musical journey in the world of jazz. He later turned to classical music, studying under the legendary pianist and pedagogue Ferenc Rados in Budapest. Ilya Gringolts, a returning guest of the orchestra, was previously introduced to Hungarian audiences only through virtual performances during the pandemic. Now, at last, comes the opportunity for a live, in-person encounter.