RPO: Liszt Hungarian Fantasy — Hommage á Cziffra

London, Cadogan Hall — Main Hall

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Franz Liszt once described, 'The forests, the cascading Danube, the wide, open fields… this is my homeland, this wild, untamed nation!' Known for his grand gestures, Liszt was deeply inspired by the folk music of Hungary, igniting his imagination with fervor. This concert, led by RPO Associate Conductor Emilia Hoving, embodies that fiery spirit, celebrating raw rhythms, profound yearning, and melodies as vibrant as paprika. Zoltán Kodály unfolds a grand musical fairytale, while his colleague Bartók pays tribute to the foundation of Budapest, setting a series of dances along the Danube. The performance begins with Liszt's own compositions, crafted by the legendary pianist. This poses no challenge for soloist János Balázs, a Hungarian pianist, who confidently claims, 'I'm a real romantic.'

Program

Franz Liszt – Totentanz
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody Nr.2
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Fantasy
Zoltán Kodály – Háry János Suite: Song and Intermezzo
Béla Bartók – Dance Suite

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Orchestra:	Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Acknowledged as one of the UK’s most prodigious orchestras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) enjoys an international reputation for bringing audiences worldwide first‐class performances and the highest possible standards of music‐making across a diverse range of musical repertoire. This was the vision of the Orchestra’s flamboyant founder Sir Thomas Beecham, whose legacy is maintained today as the Orchestra continues to thrive.
Piano:	János Balázs
Conductor:	Emilia Hoving

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