Founded in 2022, the Barnabás Négyessy Quartet has an open and diverse sound: stylistic elements from jazz, rock, classical music and folk music all shape the musical thinking of this young band. Their aim is to present a constantly evolving concert programme that offers an insight into their shared musical explorations. In their concerts, the members’ musical freedom and equality play a particularly prominent role: improvisational sections linked to the main musical themes are an integral part of the quartet’s message, whilst actively involving the audience in the musical process. Their pieces are often longer-form compositions in which soft, melancholic moods give way to dynamic, intense passages. They are now developing these compositions further in collaboration with János Ávéd, placing the interplay between guitar and saxophone at the forefront. The programme was inspired by the work of bands such as the Kurt Rosenwinkel Group, Human Feel, Reinier Baas and Ben Van Gelder, and Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band. Last year, the bandleader recorded his degree project at the Kunstuniversität Graz studio, with the quartet complemented by wind players – their concert programme has been selected from these four pieces as well as new tracks, and will only be performed in this form on this evening. Photo: Máté Négyessy 

Hymnic melodies and erratic rhythms disintegrate into fragile atmospheres and put themselves back together again. Vienna-based menü.24 is part of a generation that stopped defining itself by genre boundaries long ago and plays music that is informed by everything around us. Unified by a shared artistic vision, the band's sound is relentlessly exciting. Photo: New Wave Media

The latest programme by Rozina Pátkai’s unique MINKA band is built around the writings of Ágnes Nemes Nagy, situated at the intersection of poetry, experimental music and free improvisation. The previously composed pieces from Függőleges pillanat (Vertical Moment) are loosened up and take on a new form: the songs, poems and the poet’s archival audio recordings are interwoven with live electronic and acoustic soundscapes. The composed sections break down into free improvisations, only to return in unexpected forms. The images, objects, spaces and silences of the poems are transformed into sound, rhythm and an ever-changing musical structure. Photo: Nóra Simándi

The backbone of the Dániel Szabó Trio’s programme is formed by the bandleader’s compositions. Kaleidoscope, a rapid succession of colorful, swirling changes – this is how one could describe the repertoire, which is nevertheless shaped into a unity by the composer's unique language, reflecting his personality. Dániel is just as at home in the intricate structures of African-American rhythms and the complex harmonies of jazz as he is in the language of Central and Eastern European, classical, and folk music. Perhaps it is thanks to his love and interest in literature, theater, and film that his music almost always tells a story, which, whether it runs on one or more threads, is full of tension, resolutions, distinct, almost personified characters, and often atmospheres that evoke visual imagery. Alongside Szabó, the band features two exceptionally talented young musicians who are also in demand internationally, Marcell Gyányi and Dániel Ferenc Szabó, whose high level of professional skill and creative energy greatly contributes to the performance. Photos: Misi Palotai, Bálint Hrotkó / BMC, György Szeidl

The Bendegúz Németh Quartet is a contemporary fusion ensemble based in Budapest, comprising young Hungarian musicians. In their instrumental music, the power of grooves, the flavour of funk, the emotional depth of the blues and the energy of rock meet the improvisational world of jazz – bridging the gap between improvisational music, which demands attention and active engagement, and music that is more accessible, entertaining and danceable. Their programmes consist of original compositions based on fixed themes, forms and structures, whilst leaving plenty of scope for a playful, exploratory attitude and spontaneous musical communication. The friendship and musical bond between the four musicians makes every concert unique. The band’s aim is to combine the freedom and spontaneity of jazz with the immediacy of groove to create a live musical experience that not only offers captivating moments for jazz enthusiasts, but also allows listeners less familiar with the genre to connect with it easily. The Bendegúz Németh Quartet is the winner of the special prize of Budapest Music Center at the 2026 Müpa Jazz Showcase. Photo: Dániel Streer   

O.N.E. is an acoustic jazz quartet creating in the spirit of democracy. Their name is a clever double entendre: in Polish, “one” (pronounced oh-neh) means “they” in the feminine plural – an apt nod to the all-female lineup. In English, of course, it signifies unity. Both meanings reflect the band’s egalitarian, leaderless approach and cohesive group sound. Their third album Well, actually… was released on April Records in October 2025. Grounded in the spirit of democracy and collective improvisation, the album offers a tightly woven set of original compositions by all four members that blur the lines between modal jazz lyricism and the raw energy of free improvisation. It’s a dialogue between contrasting temperaments, influences, and sensibilities – where modern jazz meets tradition, lyricism collides with humor and structure gives way to spontaneity. Photo: Sisi Cecylia  

Ninja Episkopat is a band formed in March 2021, blending influences from popular music, electronic music, and jazz. The band consists of Patrycja Wybrańczyk, Krzysztof Hadrych, and Alex Clov – artists with extensive stage and creative experience who together have developed an uncompromising and intense sound. The band delivers an explosive mix of electronics, jazz improvisation, and punk energy. The band moves between chaos and precision, creating live performances filled with tension, expression, and unexpected twists. In 2022, the group debuted with the EP God Save The Queer. A year later, they released their first full-length conceptual album, All Thoughts Are Bad Thoughts, published by Audio Cave. In October 2026, the band will release its third conceptual album, Ubryk, via 33 Records. Photo: Maciej Chabowski  

After many different musical adventures, the Berlin-based Polish piano virtuoso Marcin Masecki is returning to jazz. His previous jazz album, a unique ragtime recording (Ragtime, BMC Records, 2018) aroused great international interest. This time he pays tribute to one of the giants of jazz, Thelonious Monk, with his trio featuring Eldar Tsalikov (sax, clarinet) and Jan Pieniążek (drums). The experience of Thelonious Monk has left an enduring mark on the Polish pianist. Like Monk, the binarity of composition and improvisation does not interest him at all, and for Masecki too, composition is coagulated improvisation, while improvisation is described as “instant composing”. For Masecki, the space in between is absolute freedom. “I first heard Monk when I was 14 or 15 years old and was learning classical piano,” says Marcin Masecki. “Everyone in music school told me at the time that this guy was impossible and couldn’t play a single note correctly on the piano. But what I heard touched me deep inside. As a classic pianist, you often feel pressured to play lyrically and poetically. But Monk saw the piano as a percussion instrument, and sometimes it sounds like a bawling baby in his arms. It was Monk who showed me how to follow my own voice without worrying about what was required of me technically. For him, it's always just about the feeling.” The material of the trio’s album Monk was also released as an album on BMC Records in early 2025. Photo: István Huszti / BMC  

Since it began in 2015, The Day of Listening has grown into one of Budapest’s most prestigious contemporary music festivals. Each year, it introduces several generations of top Hungarian composers at the Budapest Music Centre. The particularly noteworthy feature of all the works to be performed is that they are uniquely intertwined to fashion an unrepeatable musical fabric that lends them a special character through their mutual interaction on stage. The festival is defined by the broad spectrum of both its repertoire and performers: the same artists step onto the stage alternately as soloists, orchestra members and chamber partners – allowing them to prove their versatility time and again. The Day of Listening is an unmissable event for lovers of contemporary music: it is here that composers meet one another, listen to each other’s pieces, mingle with the audience, and share their thoughts on the world premieres. For artistic director András Keller, it is of great importance to always offer the audience something new and to make every effort to bring the music of our time closer to the listener.

Since it began in 2015, The Day of Listening has grown into one of Budapest’s most prestigious contemporary music festivals. Each year, it introduces several generations of top Hungarian composers at the Budapest Music Centre. The particularly noteworthy feature of all the works to be performed is that they are uniquely intertwined to fashion an unrepeatable musical fabric that lends them a special character through their mutual interaction on stage. The festival is defined by the broad spectrum of both its repertoire and performers: the same artists step onto the stage alternately as soloists, orchestra members and chamber partners – allowing them to prove their versatility time and again. The Day of Listening is an unmissable event for lovers of contemporary music: it is here that composers meet one another, listen to each other’s pieces, mingle with the audience, and share their thoughts on the world premieres. For artistic director András Keller, it is of great importance to always offer the audience something new and to make every effort to bring the music of our time closer to the listener.

The personal touch of jazz, the passion of soul and Amy Winehouse’s outspoken songs come together at Lilienn’s concert. The first set features classic jazz standards with fresh arrangements. The second set pays tribute to the 20th anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s album Back to Black. The jazz arrangements blend the worlds of soul and R&B with rich harmonies, varied rhythms and improvisation, preserving the songs’ raw emotional power whilst revealing new details and nuances. Lilienn evokes the vulnerability and passion of Winehouse, whilst also showcasing her own distinctive musical style. Kornél Fekete-Kovács enriches the band’s sound with his trumpet playing as a guest.

The Barcelona-based trio, formed by pianist Clara Lai, double bassist Àlex Reviriego and drummer Oriol Roca presents their programme titled corpos. The music of this album explores collective construction in trio format, visiting different sound zones, compositional possibilities and improvisational languages. Music that is energetic but also contemplative, aleatoric; some noise and silence coexist with melodic sketches. Pieces as sounding bodies that find unity through embracing their diversity. Photo: Alexandra Garzón With the support of Institut Ramon Llull and JAZZ I AM within the project of Catalan Jazz On Tour.  

Mihály Borbély, who is equally at home in the fields of folk and world music, jazz and contemporary music, and who is extremely popular both in Hungary and abroad, is one of the leading figures of Hungarian jazz as a performer and composer. The folk music heritage of the Carpathian Basin and the Balkans is strongly present in his works, organically combined with elements from the various jazz tendencies or even from the music of the twentieth century classics. His playing combines exciting melodic turns with subtly translucent and powerful rhythms, while lyrical phrases enter into dialogue with energetic gestures. The Borbély Quartet, formed with a group of outstanding musicians, will this time welcome American tenor saxophonist and flutist Lew Tabackin as their guest. He first met Mihály Borbély ten years ago in New York, and their professional relationship soon blossomed into a musical friendship through two key elements: the tárogató instrument and the legendary Hungarian guitarist Attila Zoller, with whom Tabackin played regularly. In 2017, Borbély and Tabackin gave two highly successful concerts in Hungary, and the long-planned follow-up finally takes shape this evening. The programme features compositions by the two leaders, as well as pieces by Attila Zoller and jazz evergreens. Photo: Gyula Halász

Cimbalom player Miklós Lukács is undoubtedly one of the most exceptional figures in Hungarian and international music: his classical music training has enabled him to delve deeply into both jazz and contemporary music. His virtuoso playing and constant experimentation have led him to discovering previously unknown sounds on his instrument. The best examples of this can be heard in the music of the Cimbiosis Trio, founded in 2013, which has grown into one of the most original formations on the Hungarian jazz scene. On top of the unique combination of instruments and the constantly expanding repertoire of original compositions, neither the bandleader nor the members shy away from experimentation and exploring new paths. “I composed for this trio in such a way so that we would sound like a chamber music ensemble, where every musician has equal weight. That's why I chose the name Cimbiosis: the symbiosis between us is key,” said Miklós Lukács. Photo: István Huszti / BMC  

What happens when you recognize someone without knowing them? A taste of love. And what could be even softer, than if this encounter is evoked by music? We can all envy Tom Bourgeois to have encountered the compositions of Lili Boulanger (1893–1918) this way. But we can also thank him for transforming this meeting into a tribute album of rare intensity. Through 14 titles, the composer and saxophonist does not only offer a sensitive interpretation of the work, he goes even further by exploring the echoes of this music – written a century ago – can have with his own approach. Thus, musical colors and a certain form of lyricism constitute the common markers of an eminently current landscape, which Bourgeois has already explored with his numerous other projects (including Murmures, Moanin’ Birds, Rumeurs or solo). The result is a type of music that sometimes draws on jazz, sometimes on contemporary music, but without merely just creating a collage. On the contrary, it is rather the singularity of a coherent voice which forms this alliance. Tom Bourgeois offers us paradoxical music with Lili, very constructed and also free at the same time. A very alive sound reminding us that love transcends gender and years. He had already carried out this same type of work with Maurice Ravel, via a “reinterpretation” of the String Quartet on his double album Murmures (2018). This type of rewriting is aimed at making the music resonate differently. And most certainly, to pay homage to Lili Boulanger. The material was also released on CD in collaboration between Igloo Records and BMC Records, in April 2025. Photo: Tibor Radványi   

MAO meets the masters! – the Autumn Concert Series of the Modern ArtOrchestra What happens when a composer truly encounters the artists who shaped their musicalthinking? They do not simply quote or imitate them — they question, reflect, and continuethe conversation. MAO meets the masters! is the autumn concert series of the Modern Art Orchestra, bringing these deeply personal and artistic encounters to life. Closely connected composers and arrangers of the orchestra enter into dialogue with internationally acclaimed masters — not merely as a tribute, but as a living contemporary reflection. The iconic figures of big band history appear here as sources of inspiration, while today’s composers speak in their own voice. Familiar musical languages meet new ideas, and past and present illuminate one another. Each evening features two performances (6:30 PM and 9:00 PM), offering audiences the chance to experience these unique musical dialogues from different perspectives. The third evening centers on the meeting of Cseke Gábor and Maria Schneider. Maria Schneider is one of the defining figures of contemporary big band music. Her compositions are known for their extraordinary orchestral sensitivity, organic sense of form, and powerful emotional arcs. Her music often unfolds like sonic landscapes, filled with subtle dynamics and rich textures. As both composer and performer, Cseke Gábor is recognized for his sensitivity to detail, balancing complex structures with freer improvisational thinking. This concert promises an especially rich and nuanced world of sound, where the big band can sometimes achieve the intimacy and delicacy of chamber music.

MAO meets the masters! – the Autumn Concert Series of the Modern ArtOrchestra What happens when a composer truly encounters the artists who shaped their musicalthinking? They do not simply quote or imitate them — they question, reflect, and continuethe conversation. MAO meets the masters! is the autumn concert series of the Modern Art Orchestra, bringing these deeply personal and artistic encounters to life. Closely connected composers and arrangers of the orchestra enter into dialogue with internationally acclaimed masters — not merely as a tribute, but as a living contemporary reflection. The iconic figures of big band history appear here as sources of inspiration, while today’s composers speak in their own voice. Familiar musical languages meet new ideas, and past and present illuminate one another. Each evening features two performances (6:30 PM and 9:00 PM), offering audiences the chance to experience these unique musical dialogues from different perspectives. The third evening centers on the meeting of Cseke Gábor and Maria Schneider. Maria Schneider is one of the defining figures of contemporary big band music. Her compositions are known for their extraordinary orchestral sensitivity, organic sense of form, and powerful emotional arcs. Her music often unfolds like sonic landscapes, filled with subtle dynamics and rich textures. As both composer and performer, Cseke Gábor is recognized for his sensitivity to detail, balancing complex structures with freer improvisational thinking. This concert promises an especially rich and nuanced world of sound, where the big band can sometimes achieve the intimacy and delicacy of chamber music.

Italian born, Amsterdam based saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Giuseppe Doronzo is the band leader of the experimental ensemble Futuro Ancestrale. The “fluid” ensemble was born from the idea to combine contemporary improvisation and non-western music traditions. In their second album, Elsewhen, electronics play a central role along with ancestral instruments borrowed from Chinese, Albanian or Chadian traditions. Doronzo's concept of convoking those sounds and cultures in the same musical space is a way to celebrate, and to create a vibrant dialogue between histories. A recurring sense of duality runs through the record, expressed in both its musical language and its instrumentation. The project continues to unfold in the spirit of collective instant composition, leaving room for spontaneous creation and opening a space to honor the present. Photo: Eric Van Nieuwland  

This trio brings together three original improvisers from Amsterdam and Lisbon's creative music communities. The unique instrumentation of the bass clarinet, cello and drums presents unique timbral possibilities for the trio to explore; and while the music of the group is mainly meditative and melodic, it can become wild and exploratory when the spirit calls for it. The debut album by the group, You, Full of Sources and Night, was recently released on NoBusiness Records. Members of the trio are associated with artists such as Tony Malaby, Hamid Drake, Carlos Zingaro, Marta Warelis, and Steve Swell to name a few. Photo: Miguel Estima  

Ada Rave, who has been living in the Netherlands for over a decade, is one of the most powerful and active voices on the Amsterdam improvisation scene. She regularly collaborates with artists such as Ab Baars, Ig Henneman, Wilbert de Joode and Michael Moore, and is an important member of Amsterdam-based collectives and experimental music workshops. Jasper Stadhouders is one of the leading figures in contemporary Dutch guitar playing and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Dutch creative music. He has performed alongside Han Bennink, Terrie Ex, Andy Moor, Wilbert de Joode and Onno Govaert, among others, and is a major player in the musical scene centred around Ex, as well as in the Amsterdam and international improvisation scene. Péter Ajtai and Szilveszter Miklós are key creators in Central European free improvisation, having been active in the Hungarian and international avant-garde music scene for many years. Throughout their careers, they have performed with artists such as Mihály Dresch, István Grencsó, Hamid Drake, Tobias Delius and Alexander von Schlippenbach. Their music blends the region’s distinctive improvisational heritage with the open and ever-evolving forms of contemporary experimental music. Photos: Cristina Marx, Adriana Melo, Bálint Hrotkó / BMC

Andrés Coll, born 2000 in Ibiza, is a multinstrumentalist and composer emerging from the heart of Ibiza's ancient traditional music and dances, “ball pagès”, jazz, improvisation and modern music. Coll has become one of the distinctive young voices of the European jazz scene by having been under the protection and mentoring of the European jazz legend Joachim Kühn since a young age. Andrés’ work is an ongoing investigation into the relationship between ancestral music and the modern: taking the rhythms, melodies and spirit of Ibiza, then connecting them with North African gnawa music, modern jazz and contemporary music, to form his new sound: the “Avant-Groove” and “the Ibiza Sound”. His Cosmic Trio merges deep-rooted musical traditions with bold, genre-defying improvisation. Alongside Coll on electric marimba, piano, and castanets, the band features Mateusz Smoczyński, a renowned Polish violinist and composer bridging jazz and classical, and Ramón López, a Spanish drummer whose global career spans Indian tabla, avant-garde jazz, and collaborations with icons like Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp, and Rashied Ali. Their new sound, “Avant-Groove”, assembles the expressive freedom of the avant-garde with rhythmic foundations drawn from their homelands. From Spain to Poland, the trio channels centuries of tradition into music that is raw, expressive, and unmistakably modern – a new wave in European jazz. In 2026, they present Ride to Heaven, their latest album which unfolds as a cosmic journey through universal human themes: courage, nature’s call, hope, farewells, and the spirit of adventure. A call to ride joyfully towards one’s destiny. Photo: Carlos Pastor With the support of Institut Ramon Llull and JAZZ I AM within the project of Catalan Jazz On Tour.  

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Hungary's favourite jazz singer-songwriter Veronika Harcsa and guitar virtuoso Bálint Gyémánt have been working together since their studies at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest. Having recorded several successful albums in various setups, they decided to continue in a minimalist duo setting, which inspired them to create a uniquely full bodied sound with nothing more than a guitar and a voice. Working with Berlin-based Traumton Records, they got exposed internationally, and their performances have been acclaimed by audiences of festivals and clubs in 25 countries worldwide. The duo's music is a delicate and tasteful mixture of contemporary jazz and improvised pop music, full of depth, inspiration and humour. Photo: Balázs Glódi   

The Emma Nagy Quintet represents the new Hungarian generation of modern, contemporary jazz. Their experimental spirit plays an important role in shaping their sound, with heavy drum grooves, free improvisations, contemporary compositions in the form of songs, and other unique solutions equally featured in their pieces. Contrasts and dissonance, improvisation and diversity, contemporary sentiment and grotesque, raw expression are all part of their style, revealing a kind of dreamlike charm. However, this colourfulness is not an end in itself, but serves to enable the band to delve deeper into the layers of chamber music on stage. In 2025, they released their fifth album: with Altered States, focusing on emotions and moods, the band ventures deeper into the world of popular music than ever before, while retaining its unique edge and character. Photo: Tamás Cseke  

For András Dés, jazz is lived democracy: a collective process built on trust, openness, and deep listening. With his Vienna-based quartet – Martin Eberle (trumpet), Philipp Nykrin (piano), and Kenji Herbert (guitar) – he has found musical partners whose distinct voices, curiosity, and creativity shape a group of remarkable unity and freedom. Following the internationally acclaimed Unimportant Things (BMC Records, 2024), the András Dés Quartet returned in March 2026 with Decisions We Make (BMC Records). Conceived as a 49-minute, unbroken musical arc, the album weaves composed material with open musical spaces, allowing spontaneity, risk, and playful interaction to unfold in real time. As Gabriel Kahane writes in the liner notes, it is “as satisfying to the head as it is to the heart, shot through with hummable tunes, danceable grooves, and a jumbo crayon box’s worth of color. It is as much chamber music as it is jazz, and more than that, it is a formal wonder.” Photo: István Huszti / BMC  

Vienna quartet Purple Muscle Car, led by Hans Koller Prize winners Fabian Rucker (saxophone) and Philipp Nykrin (keys), combine fat synth bass, punchy drums and an airy horn duo into instrumental avant-garde pop somewhere between jazz, electronics and rock. With Alois Eberl (trombone) and Herbert Pirker (drums) completing the line-up, the band followed their first album with shows at Jazzfestival Saalfelden and Südtirol Jazzfestival, among others. In November 2026, they are releasing their second album, II, on Wave Breeder Records: eight new pieces, tighter and more direct, on which Rucker and Nykrin’s shared sound comes through more clearly than ever – raw, playful and full of energy. Photo: Victoria Nazarova  

KYO:DUO explores uncharted sonic territories through the unconventional pairing of double bass (Clemens Rofner) and violin (Saw Thet Tun Oo). The duo develops exclusively original compositions at the intersection of global music, jazz, and free improvisation. Their reduced instrumentation becomes a creative catalyst, enabling a sonic palette that ranges from meditative acoustic passages to multilayered experimental textures – creating an independent musical language that challenges established duo conventions. Both musicians bring extensive international experience to the project, having performed in over 30 countries and at major festivals such as Jazzfest Wien, North Sea Jazz, and Trondheim Jazz Festival. Their individual careers include collaborations with artists like Anoushka Shankar, Manu Delago, Adam Holzman, and Mino Cinelu, as well as work with ensembles including Nordic Pulse, Baltic Sea Philharmonic, and Absolute Ensemble. Their shared background in orchestral crossover projects and global music traditions shapes KYO:DUO’s adventurous approach. KYO:DUO’s philosophy is to play the room – simple & acoustic or “plugged-in” – adapted to multiple settings, while their minimalist means deliver maximum artistic intensity. KYO:DUO embodies contemporary chamber music that bridges cultural and stylistic boundaries. Photo: Dino Rekanovic

Three strong, unmistakable voices in jazz – Mel*E combines virtuoso interplay with innovative sound research. Their sound fuses acoustic and electronic elements to create hypnotic, driving music that sets the mind and body in motion. Wide melodic arcs float over energetic grooves, danceable rhythms meet spherical soundscapes – Mel*E plays with contrasts and combines the virtuoso with the immediate, the analog with the digital. Powerful and sensitive, rousing and introspective – always with depth and urgency. Photo: Apollonia Theresa Bitzan

“Perhaps no composer has had as great an influence on contemporary jazz as Bartók. The astonishing power and dynamism of his works almost overwhelms the listener; his music is full of thrill, mystery, boundless depth and purity. We created our arrangements with the aim to bring Bartók's music closer even to those who did not find it appealing until now,” said Péter Sárik about his first Bartók-inspired trio album, released in 2018. Since then, the band has performed the program to great acclaim in 15 countries around the world, from Finland to Kazakhstan to China, and in 2023 they followed up with the album X2 Bartók, featuring jazz adaptations of even more piano and choral works.  

MAO meets the masters! – the Autumn Concert Series of the Modern ArtOrchestra What happens when a composer truly encounters the artists who shaped their musicalthinking? They do not simply quote or imitate them — they question, reflect, and continuethe conversation. MAO meets the masters! is the autumn concert series of the Modern Art Orchestra, bringing these deeply personal and artistic encounters to life. Closely connected composers and arrangers of the orchestra enter into dialogue with internationally acclaimed masters — not merely as a tribute, but as a living contemporary reflection. The iconic figures of big band history appear here as sources of inspiration, while today’s composers speak in their own voice. Familiar musical languages meet new ideas, and past and present illuminate one another. Each evening features two performances (6:30 PM and 9:00 PM), offering audiences the chance to experience these unique musical dialogues from different perspectives. The closing concert of the series presents Attila Korb in dialogue with the legacy of Thad Jones. Thad Jones represents one of the highest peaks of modern big band writing: his music combines driving swing grooves, deep blues roots, and masterful orchestration in a uniquely powerful way. His compositions are energetic, yet full of subtle and unexpected details. Attila Korb’s musical world is also deeply connected to this tradition while striving for a contemporary voice. The concert selection will reflect the atmosphere of the Advent season, where festive moods meet the energy of swing. Through the shared language of blues and groove, the evening offers a joyful yet sophisticated musical experienc — a fitting finale to the series.

MAO meets the masters! – the Autumn Concert Series of the Modern ArtOrchestra What happens when a composer truly encounters the artists who shaped their musicalthinking? They do not simply quote or imitate them — they question, reflect, and continuethe conversation. MAO meets the masters! is the autumn concert series of the Modern Art Orchestra, bringing these deeply personal and artistic encounters to life. Closely connected composers and arrangers of the orchestra enter into dialogue with internationally acclaimed masters — not merely as a tribute, but as a living contemporary reflection. The iconic figures of big band history appear here as sources of inspiration, while today’s composers speak in their own voice. Familiar musical languages meet new ideas, and past and present illuminate one another. Each evening features two performances (6:30 PM and 9:00 PM), offering audiences the chance to experience these unique musical dialogues from different perspectives. The closing concert of the series presents Attila Korb in dialogue with the legacy of Thad Jones. Thad Jones represents one of the highest peaks of modern big band writing: his music combines driving swing grooves, deep blues roots, and masterful orchestration in a uniquely powerful way. His compositions are energetic, yet full of subtle and unexpected details. Attila Korb’s musical world is also deeply connected to this tradition while striving for a contemporary voice. The concert selection will reflect the atmosphere of the Advent season, where festive moods meet the energy of swing. Through the shared language of blues and groove, the evening offers a joyful yet sophisticated musical experienc — a fitting finale to the series.

The Luís Vicente Trio is one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary Portuguese jazz, renowned for its adventurous spirit, emotional depth, and sonic experimentation. Led by trumpeter and composer Luís Vicente, the trio comprises Gonçalo Almeida on double bass and Pedro Melo Alves on drums, two of Portugal's most creative and versatile musicians. Together, they create a powerful musical dialogue that fluidly shifts between structure and freedom, lyricism and abstraction. Having earned great acclaim with its captivating live performances and recordings that blur the lines between free jazz, contemporary improvisation and lyrical expression, the trio is now embarking on an exciting new phase, expanding to a quintet with two internationally renowned artists: pianist Leo Genovese and American saxophonist Tony Malaby. This collaboration unites five distinctive voices, bound together by a shared openness and willingness to take risks. Genovese's boundless imagination and rhythmic vitality, combined with Malaby's rich tone and expressive phrasing, will add new levels of intensity and color to the trio's sound. The result promises to be an electrifying encounter, a conversation without boundaries, where Lisbon's vibrant creative energy meets the spirit of New York's avant-garde jazz scene. Look forward to music that is spontaneous yet deeply connected, abstract yet soulful – a vibrant expression of the ongoing evolution of jazz. Photo: Cristina Marx  

It has become a tradition at Opus to end the year with a concert by the Dresch Quartet. Its founder, the highly acclaimed Mihály Dresch, has been a key figure in etnojazz and in Hungarian music in general since the 1980s. His quartet consistently and confidently treads its own unique path with an individual fusion of Hungarian folk music and African-American jazz, jointly developed by Dresch and the band members. Commitment to the musical concept, respect and humility towards the sources, outstanding musicians, new and evergreen compositions, standards in the Dresch manner – all these combined create the musical experience that strikes the audience again and again with its freshness.  

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