Balázs Fülei, a Liszt, Artisjus, and Junior Prima Award–winning pianist, kicks off a rich 2026 concert season with programs that weave stories into sound. Known for crafting thoughtful recital setlists and introducing pieces with warm, personal commentary, he presents classical music in a fresh, vivid frame. With more than thirty piano concertos in his repertoire — including every concerto Beethoven, Brahms, and Bartók wrote for piano — his performances balance virtuosity with narrative flair.
Budapest highlight: dual pianos, new sounds
On 2026.02.23 in Budapest, Fülei teams up with Masanori Sugano and the Budapest Strings (concertmaster: János Pilz) for an evening that travels from Baroque counterpoint to a 21st‑century premiere and Classical sparkle. The program opens with Mendelssohn’s Symphony in B minor for strings, then moves to J. S. Bach’s Concerto in C minor for two harpsichords, BWV 1060. A centerpiece arrives with András Gábor Virágh’s Round for two pianos and string orchestra — a world premiere — before intermission. The second half mirrors Bach with the Concerto in C minor for two harpsichords, BWV 1062, and closes with Mozart’s 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. Tickets range from about 16 USD to 30 USD.
“Listen to Fülei!”: a guided journey
Beyond Budapest, Fülei leads the “Listen to Fülei!” (Hallgasson Füleire!) series, a concert-and-introduction format he curates and hosts. As head of department at the Liszt Academy, he’s as compelling a communicator as he is a performer, inviting audiences on a shared musical journey that engages all five senses, framing familiar and lesser‑known piano works in a way that feels immediate and human.
Bánk dates and tickets
The “Listen to Fülei!” series arrives in Bánk (postal code 2653) on multiple Sundays:
– 2026.03.08
– 2026.04.05
– 2026.05.17
– 2026.06.07
Tickets run from about 10 USD to 11 USD. Overall 2026 prices for Fülei’s concerts range from roughly 10 USD to 30 USD.
How to follow and book
Listings span multiple towns and venues, with an active online ticket link available even when phone, email, website, and social pages (including Facebook and YouTube) aren’t clickable in the basic view. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, and notifications are available on request. Whether in Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc Square (Liszt Ferenc tér) or the intimate halls of Bánk, Fülei’s 2026 season promises melody, rhythm, and stories told at the piano.
