Balázs Fülei, the Liszt, Artisjus, and Junior Prima Award–winning pianist, brings a chain of musical stories to stages across Hungary in 2026. Known for programs that weave narrative and nuance, and for personal spoken introductions that cast classical music in a fresh light, he pairs concerto depth with intimate exploration—anchored by a rare breadth of repertoire that spans more than thirty piano concertos, including the complete works for piano and orchestra by Beethoven, Brahms, and Bartók.
Budapest highlight: dual pianos, bold premieres
On February 23, 2026, in Budapest, Masanori Sugano and Balázs Fülei join the Budapest Strings (concertmaster: János Pilz) for a finely tuned dialogue between Baroque clarity, Romantic fire, and contemporary spark. The program opens with Mendelssohn’s Symphony for Strings in B minor, then moves to J. S. Bach’s Concerto in C minor for two harpsichords, BWV 1060. A world premiere follows: András Gábor Virágh’s Round for Two Pianos and String Orchestra, written to energize the twin-keyboard format with a modern pulse. After intermission, Bach returns with the Concerto in C minor for two harpsichords, BWV 1062, and Mozart caps the night with the dazzling Concerto in E-flat major for Two Pianos and Orchestra, K. 365. Venue: 1061 Budapest, District VI – Terézváros, Liszt Ferenc Square (Liszt Ferenc tér) 8. Ticket range: approximately 16.20–29.90 USD.
“Listen to Fülei!” in Bánk
From March to June, the series “Hallgasson Füleire!” (Listen to Fülei!) turns concerts into shared voyages, guided by Fülei’s hands and words. As head of department at the Liszt Academy, he breaks down the barrier between stage and seats, inviting audiences to listen with all five senses—through familiar and lesser-known piano works that breathe in real time. Dates: March 8, April 5, May 17, and June 7, 2026. Location: 2653 Bánk. Ticket range: about 9.60–10.70 USD.
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