Featuring:
Elemér Balázs Jr. – piano
Krisztián Oláh – piano
Modern Art Orchestra
Artistic director: Fekete-Kovács Kornél
On the third evening of the anniversary series, the Modern Art Orchestra will focus on the sounds of the future. Two young, exceptionally talented pianist-composers, Elemér Balázs Jr. and Krisztián Oláh, will present their new, large-scale works.
Elemér Balázs Jr.'s composition, Five Scenes Based on Goethe's Faust, reflects on the eternal themes of the classic work in a unique style that combines film music and jazz influences. Krisztián Oláh's new work, MAO Suite, is based on the character of the orchestra and uses the language of modern jazz to create richly textured, rhythmically exciting musical landscapes.
Both composers will also perform on piano during the concert, allowing the audience to experience firsthand what it is like when the composer is also the performer. The evening is not only the result of MAO's commitment to nurturing talent, but also offers a vision of the possibilities of contemporary big band jazz.
Further concerts in the series:
27 September 2025 8 PM - Modern Art Orchestra | THE POEM OF MY POEMS – Nagy László Evening
2025. október 31. 20:00 - Modern Art Orchestra | ERKEL DUETS – A Tribute to Ferenc Erkel