Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra

András Keller, Chief Conductor

Zoltán Fejérvári, piano

Concerto Budapest is one of Hungary’s leading orchestras and oldest ensembles. In 2007, on its 100th anniversary, András Keller, world-renowned Hungarian violinist, pedagogue, and the founder of the Keller Quartet, was appointed as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the orchestra. They will be joined by Zoltán Fejérvári who has emerged as one of the most intriguing pianists among the newest generation of Hungarian musicians.

Program to include:

Liszt, Les Préludes, S. 97 (Symphonic Poem No. 3)

Bartok, Piano Concerto No. 3, BB 127

Dvořák, Symphony No. 8, Op. 88, B.163, G Major

Beyond The Stage, hosted by the Kravis Center’s Regional Arts Artistic Advisor Phillip Bergmann, gives the inside story of the music, musicians and composers for each Regional Arts concert. In each preconcert talk, he will provide interesting facts and background about the music and highlight elements of interest to all audience members. Talks begin at 6:45pm for the 8pm concerts in Persson Hall in The Picower Foundation Arts Education Center.