27 September 20:00 Modern Art Orchestra | THE POEM OF MY POEMS – Nagy László Evening
The Modern Art Orchestra's series of literary adaptations reaches a new chapter. Continuing the previous program based on the works of Sándor Weöres, the spotlight will now be on the poems of László Nagy, on the 100th anniversary of the poet's birth. The evening's arrangements include such well-known and deeply moving poems as Verseim verse (The Poem of My Poems), Ki viszi át a szerelmet? (Who Will Take Love?), Adjon az isten (God Grant Me) and Himnusz minden időben (Hymn for All Time).
The orchestra's composers – Kornél Fekete-Kovács, Gábor Cseke, Kristóf Bacsó, János Ávéd, Gábor Subicz and Attila Korb – once again bring the world of poetry to life with their outstanding talent and unique sound, offering an evening where poetry and music speak to both the mind and the heart.
31 October 2025 20:00 Modern Art Orchestra | ERKEL DUETS – A Tribute to Ferenc Erkel
With its concert, the Modern Art Orchestra pays tribute to Ferenc Erkel, one of the most influential figures in Hungarian music history. In this latest installment of the “Tradition Living with Us” series, the opera composer’s most beautiful duets are presented in a new light. In addition to well-known operas such as Bánk bán and Hunyadi László, lesser-known works such as the arias from Dózsa György and Sarolta are also performed in fresh, contemporary arrangements.
The arrangements were created based on Kornél Fekete-Kovács' concept and the work of the orchestra's composers – János Ávéd, Kristóf Bacsó, Gábor Cseke, Gábor Subicz and Attila Korb. Two outstanding soloists from the Hungarian State Opera House are participating in the production: Lilla Horti (soprano) and Tibor Szappanos (tenor).
29 November 2025 20:00 Modern Art Orchestra | EMERGING ECHOES – An Evening with Young Composers
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.
