What happens if we cross a violin with a tárogató? We get the first member of the Glissonic family of instruments, the Glissotar. Winner of both the Grand Prize and the Audience Prize at the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition 2022 in Atlanta, this unique instrument is the brainchild of Dániel Váczi, developed in collaboration with designer Tóbiás Terebessy. The main novelty of the Glissonic family of instruments is that instead of holes, the pitch can be controlled with a longitudinal slot and a magnetic strip, so that – like on a violin string – long glissandos, tremolos and microtonal tones can be played, and the instrument can also be used to produce unusual, special effects. In 2026, the Glissopipe – the second member of the instrument family, resembling a flute – was unveiled as part of a successful Kickstarter campaign. Dániel Váczi exploits the potential of this new instrument with his trio. His partners are two great figures of the Hungarian free and experimental jazz scene, Máté Pozsár, with whom Dániel also plays in the Decolonize Your Mind Society band, and Zsolt Sárvári Kovács, with whom Dániel has been playing in various bands for twenty-five years. The band’s first album, Rebus, was released in 2021, followed in 2024 by Interplanetary Posts and, most recently, Urobo. In their current program, they draw on the material of these albums, complemented with new compositions and concepts. The evening’s guest will be the outstanding Swedish saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Jonas Kullhammar, who is one of the first musicians to play the Glissotar. Over the course of his almost 30-year career, he has toured the world and participated in more that 200 recordings. His focus is mainly jazz and improvised music, but he has also done work with some of Sweden's biggest rock and pop acts such as the Hives and Dungen. Jonas' biggest passion and focus in music is improvisation, and this concert will be something very special since these four musicians have never met before – the audience will be able to witness music’s power to bring people together in the moment.   

Despite their classic guitar, bass and drum lineup, Abstract is not a mainstream trio: their music offers a unique blend of jazz, folk, blues, avant-garde, ambient, and post-rock. They have been performing at clubs and festivals across Hungary since 2018, and their artistic journey is documented on two albums (Where Are We Going?, 2018; A Fine Line In Between, 2020) and a live recording (Live ‘20, 2022). They explore the open spaces of song-like themes – which provide a great foundation for both expressive outbursts and moments of deep reflection – with a jazz-rooted attitude and the curiosity of experimentation. Their program A Grey Fox Ran Across the Prairie draws on personal impressions and ideas. It consists of narrative-style pieces that give wings to our imagination without becoming program music: they invite listeners to engage in a colorful and exciting game of free association, while searching for moments of freedom, peace, love, and beauty across landscapes that are at times familiar and at times weird.  

Led by saxophonist and composer Maksymilian Wilk, the Polish jazz quartet JuMa is preparing the release of its new album, Between Tides. The record marks the next chapter in the band's artistic development, following a series of concerts, recordings, and appearances at jazz competitions and festivals across Poland and Europe. JuMa's previous releases include the live album JuMa Band – Live in Oliva, Fuzje Trójmiasta, and The Chapel – Live in Narol. Each project documented a different stage in the ensemble's evolution – from capturing the immediacy of live performance, through music rooted in the artistic identity of Poland's Tri-City region, to explorations shaped by architectural space, acoustics, and increasingly open musical forms. With Between Tides, the quartet continues this artistic journey by combining contemporary jazz, collective improvisation, open-form composition, and the spacious sound world associated with Nordic jazz. The music is built around the dialogue between composed material and improvisation, with the musicians collectively shaping the form and direction of each performance. The quartet was selected as a finalist of the Jazz Juniors Competition in Kraków in 2025.  

Elsa Valle, who masterfully channels Afro-Cuban rhythms and melodies, returns to the Opus stage with her most ambitious and personal production to date. During this exclusive premiere, she will present new original compositions that elevate her artistry to even greater technical and emotional heights than before. The evening’s program unfolds through duets and exciting musical dialogues between her voice and the instruments, brimming with drama and dynamism. The concert promises to be a captivating, magical experience that will hold the audience spellbound from the first note to the last, sweeping them straight into euphoria and redefining the concept of Latin jazz.

Five artists from vastly different musical backgrounds come together in search of common ground. The art of playing this fugue – exploring overlays, intersections, and juxtapositions of musical worlds – is Die Kunst, dem Fuge. With recorder, trumpet, synthesizer, and drums. With Johann Sebastian Bach, Anton Webern, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, jazz, funk, and trap. With ingenuity, virtuosity, humor, and passion. Die Kunst, dem Fuge demonstrates that diversity is a fertile ground for innovation. “[...] the young band Chez Fría overturns all expectations of classical musicians and conventions. Their innovative and unconventional approach to reinterpreting very old music fascinates not only through its unexpected sonic experience but also through the highest level of technical perfection”, stated the jury of the Hubert von Goisern Kultur Preis. Photo: Sophie Salfinger  

Mihály Borbély and Sára Tímár’s new concert program is a unique blend of the rich soundscapes of jazz, world music, and folk music. Mihály Borbély arranged the songs selected by Tímár for a quintet: folk melodies and original compositions written by the duo in the spirit of these melodies are reborn, accompanied by wind instruments, cimbalom, double bass, and percussion. Among the band’s members are young talents from the Hungarian jazz scene, Áron Horváth (cimbalom) and Lőrinc Mohácsy (double bass), as well as Csaba Gyulai, a well-known percussionist on the world music scene. The convergence of three musical styles and three generations promises an exciting concert experience. Photo: Benjámin Timár  

The Yanchammer Trio is based on an unusual instrumental combination: the trio of piano, guitar, and bass guitar rarely appears as a standalone jazz lineup, yet it offers a particularly transparent sound and a high degree of musical freedom. In the absence of drums, the shaping of rhythm, harmony, and melody is shared among the three instruments, so their roles are constantly shifting. The band’s repertoire is based on compositions by the three members. These songs are deliberately open-ended: the musical direction is defined, but leaves ample room for new forms, emphases, and connections to emerge during the performance. Thus, the trio does not play the same pieces night after night, but reinterprets its own material at every concert. The three musicians represent different generations and musical backgrounds. János Nagy’s compositional approach, András Párniczky’s distinctive guitar playing, and Milán Nagy’s fresh, creative bass guitar playing do not establish a hierarchy, but rather come together as an equal, carefree music-making experience. One of the defining characteristics of the trio’s concerts is their chamber-music-rooted approach: even the slightest dynamic changes, tempo shifts, or improvisational ideas immediately redirect the entire band’s playing. It is this constant interaction that gives the group its character.

The Modern Art Orchestra’s Fall 2026 concert series pays tribute to the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane’s birth. One of the most influential figures in the history of jazz, Coltrane was not only an instrumental revolutionary, but an artist who redefined the relationship between improvisation, form, and spiritual expression. This four-concert series traces key stages of his artistic journey: from his hard bop roots through the reinterpretation of standards to his most lyrical, vocal expressions. The selected albums represent not only different periods, but distinct ways of thinking — a path that leads from tradition toward the creation of a unique and universal musical language. The musicians of the Modern Art Orchestra recreate these iconic recordings in their original instrumental settings, preserving their spirit while bringing them to life with their own voice, from a contemporary perspective. The opening concert of the series focuses on John Coltrane’s first album as a bandleader. While Coltrane is still rooted in the language of hard bop, it already reveals the unmistakable personal voice that would later transform jazz at its core. The distinctive horn textures and rich harmonic environment create a unique balance between traditional forms and an emerging individual vision. The soloists of the Modern Art Orchestra evoke this formative musical world, sensitively tracing the early yet remarkably intense phase of Coltrane’s artistic search.

The repertoire of Márton Stummer’s acoustic ensemble consists of Brazilian guitar songs and his own compositions. Afrosamba blends elements of Brazilian samba and Afro-Brazilian jazz. While building on this style, Márton Stummer’s compositions draw equally on classical music, jazz, and contemporary music, while also leaving room for free improvisation. The quartet’s sound is primarily inspired by the playing of Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell. Dominik Kosztolánszki, one of the most outstanding saxophonists of his generation who is at home in several styles, joins the band as a special guest. The title of their new program and concert is Coisas mágicas (Magical Things), a reference to the representation of magical realism in music.

Sakobi brings together three distinctive voices of the Czech jazz scene: saxophonist Radek Zapadlo, double bassist Vilém Spilka, and drummer Martin Kleibl. Having performed together for years in various projects, the trio shares a strong musical connection and an intuitive interplay on stage. Their repertoire combines jazz standards with original compositions from their two albums released on Bivak Records. While all three musicians contribute as composers, Vilém Spilka provides much of the material, drawing inspiration from sources ranging from his hometown of Brno to Japan, reflected in the band's name and album titles Banzai! and San. Rooted in jazz tradition yet open to influences from folk and other contemporary styles, Sakobi creates music that is dynamic, colorful, and full of character. Photo: Gabriel Fragner  

Since meeting in 2010, Michèle Pierre and Paul Colomb have played together continuously, their playful musical dialogue giving rise to Duo Brady. In La Vie d’après – a post-Covid repertoire conceived as a reverie about our possible futures – they blend melancholy with hope and celebration. Everything that made the duo so compelling – lyrical depth, virtuosic improvisation, and seamless interaction – is heightened by new influences: acoustic techno, progressive rock, and contemplative pop. Make way for the body, for dance, and for trance – as if moving forward, together, through the winding roads of an uncertain future. (Raphaëlle Tchamitchian) From the White Stripes to the Black Keys, the drum/guitar duo is to rock what the piano/bass/drum trio is to jazz: a classic format. But reducing Oasis Boom’s music to a single aesthetic would be a mistake. Inside the “car radio of the cactus bus” – the name of the single extended piece they perform live – you’ll find greasy rock, yes, but also surf music, drone, lullabies, and club rhythms. The machine rolls on at breakneck speed, transforming, soaring, teleporting. It’s direct and relentless. Through windows stained with red dust, we glimpse the hallucinatory vistas of Piton de la Fournaise, the languid bends of the Niger River, and the dry immensity of Arizona. When it’s over, Melissa Acchiardi and Vincent Duchosal step down in silence, hands blackened by electricity, eyes still filled with melting horizons – and we realize that the journey hasn’t really ended. It never does. (Hélène Gant) Photos: Duo Brady by Zoe Cavaro, Oasis Boom by Julia Gat  

The collaboration between Bori Orbán and Valami Swing dates back nearly a decade. For their new album, released in 2024 and titled Chanter la vie, l’amour, they have compiled a selection of their favorite songs together, blending chanson, jazz, swing, and manouche. Bori Orbán’s chanson-inspired style and Piaf-like, distinctive voice, and Valami Swing’s unique, virtuoso sound, rooted in gypsy jazz, come together in harmonious unity to bring old and new songs to life, preserving a world that lives on through these songs. Bori Orbán’s regular musical partner, Kristóf Pánczél, will play the piano as a guest artist. Photo: Sandro Valentini

Luca Kézdy is one of the most distinctive violinists on the Hungarian jazz and contemporary music scene. Her playing is at once meditative and passionate – a musical journey woven with improvisation, electronics, and delicate textures, where the boundaries between genres blur. At her solo concert, we can explore the frontiers of jazz, contemporary music, and improvisation alongside her: every moment gives rise to something new and unrepeatable. Luca Kézdy’s first solo album, Home, was released in December 2022, followed in 2023 by Unseen Landscapes, which she premiered on the Opus stage; at the same time, her first and second solo exhibitions, bearing the same title, opened. Photo: Levente Baltay  

This acoustic trio explores the frontiers of contemporary blues infused with jazz and African music. Through the organic interplay of guitar, saxophone and percussion, this multi-generational ensemble creates an intense musical experience driven by innovation. Their sound is both lyrical and deeply expressive, capable of shifting in an instant into realms of atonality and chaos, leaving the listener exhilarated and disoriented. Each composition unfolds as a sonic landscape, a kaleidoscope of textures in which rhythm and groove often take centre stage, only to dissolve into other forms of expression and musical dialogue. This ever-changing interplay keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, balancing delicately on the wire of musical exploration. Beyond its sheer musicality, the trio’s music carries a profound spiritual and emotional dimension. It conveys the powerful message that light is always greater than darkness. While chaos is an inevitable part of life, it can be transformed into something positive and beautiful. This transformative spirit resonates throughout their compositions, evoking a sense of hope and possibility. Like an echo of the modern age, their music invites listeners to immerse themselves in an ocean of sound where melodies intertwine and emotions awaken. It is a journey through intricate harmonies and pulsating rhythms, with the musicians painting a vivid sonic landscape. Their artistic exploration reflects the complexity of the human experience, offering a glimpse into the depths of the soul. Their debut album, titled Midnight Sun, was released in December 2024 by IGLOO Records, followed by the digital live recording Midnight Sun Live in 2025. Capturing the trio’s remarkable onstage chemistry, the album features evolved live versions of eight tracks from their debut.  Photo: Lucinde Wahlen  

Krisztián Oláh's music is equally rooted in classical compositional techniques and the improvisational, abstract rhythms of contemporary jazz. His central artistic drive is the organic synthesis of these two worlds, shaping a dynamic, lively vision of contemporary music. His most important musical project, the Krisztián Oláh Quartet uniquely blends composition and improvisation into a coherent artistic language. The band consists of leading figures of Hungarian jazz, contemporary and alternative music scenes. While their programme is built around the bandleader's compositions, all members are outstanding improvisers. As a result, spontaneous and collective improvisation forms an essential part of their performances, carrying the spirit and musical vocabulary of our time, and shaping a fresh, complex sound for the quartet. Photo: Botond Sepsi  

❗ Please note that, unlike the usual start time for concerts at the Opus Jazz Club, this concert will begin at 9.00 PM and will last until 10.00 PM. ❗ The half-day concert series organized to celebrate the BMC’s 30th anniversary will come to an end in the Opus Jazz Club, with a performance by the world-travelled quartet that includes BMC’s founding director, László Gőz. The music of the Moment’s Notice Quartet is framed by electronic effects, which are then filled by instruments that differ in both sound and character, engaging in a sensitive and magical chamber music dialogue. The band takes to the stage without discussing anything but the basic concept – their sounds emerge without prior planning, born in the fleeting reality of the moment, illuminating the interconnections between jazz, classical, contemporary and electronic music. At this concert, the four musicians will again demonstrate the highest art of spontaneous music-making.

For the band’s 10th anniversary, Jan Galega Brönnimann, Moussa Cissokho and Omri Hason present their third album, I Nia Yelle. In Mandinka, the language of a West African ethnic group, this means: Open Your Eyes. JMO are not only the initials of the three musicians, but also the three main influences in their music: jazz, mandinka and oriental. The music of this trio brings the art of storytelling back to life. The sparkling, clear sound of the kora (traditional African bridge harp with 22 strings) meets the sonorous, smoky tones of the bass clarinet and is supported by Omri Hason’s various percussion instruments. The interplay between Moussa Cissokho, Jan Galega Brönnimann and Omri Hason captivates with beautiful melodies and rhythmic elegance – in their unforgettable live concerts, the three oscillate between magically transfigured moments and rhythmically explosive flights of fancy. The result is authentic and contemporary chamber music. The trio crosses boundaries between traditional and modern sounds from Africa, Europe and the Orient. The repertoire comes from all three musicians and shows their different influences. The encounter of the three cultures, the selection of instruments and the rich pool of ideas, melodies and rhythms makes the music an unforgettable listening adventure. Influenced by the cultural heritage of West African Griot songs, Moussa Cissokho sings about life in Africa and Europe today. His lyrics are about longing, mysterious rivers or experiences at border controls in Europe. He belongs to the 42nd generation of the great Kora dynasty and Griot family Cissokho, which has shaped the tradition of West African music for over 1000 years. Photo: Christa Engstler  

Weird Ugly Fish, the duo by Aistė Kalvelytė (drums) and Julius Čepukėnas (electronics) perform music that goes beyond genre boundaries. In their creative work, we can sense influences from various music styles, starting with free jazz, krautrock, punk rock, including but not limited to IDM and ambient. The compositions of Weird Ugly Fish are long, dynamic musical journeys that contrast improvisational elements with rigid constructions. The duo’s first public performance happened in the summer of 2021. Since then, they have been actively performing in Lithuania and abroad, most notably at the Vilnius Mama Jazz Festival, the Lt.art Vienna Festival, the Claws Of Saurtopia Noise Fest, the Vilnius Jazz Festival, and the jazzahead! 2025. In October 2024, the band released their second album, Cannot Disappear. Photo: Rytis Šeškaitis  

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 opening concert focuses on the meeting of Kornél Fekete-Kovács and Bob Brookmeyer. Brookmeyer was one of the greatest innovators of modern big band writing. His music is characterized by transparent forms, finely layered textures, and sophisticated harmonic thinking. His work fundamentally shaped the sound of contemporary large ensemble jazz inthe late twentieth century. The compositional world of Kornél Fekete-Kovács approaches form and orchestral color with a similar sensitivity: structural clarity and lyrical expression are equally essential elements of his music. This evening is not only about influence, but about the encounter of genuine musical mindsets — where Brookmeyer’s transparent complexity finds a contemporary continuation.

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 opening concert focuses on the meeting of Kornél Fekete-Kovács and Bob Brookmeyer. Brookmeyer was one of the greatest innovators of modern big band writing. His music is characterized by transparent forms, finely layered textures, and sophisticated harmonic thinking. His work fundamentally shaped the sound of contemporary large ensemble jazz inthe late twentieth century. The compositional world of Kornél Fekete-Kovács approaches form and orchestral color with a similar sensitivity: structural clarity and lyrical expression are equally essential elements of his music. This evening is not only about influence, but about the encounter of genuine musical mindsets — where Brookmeyer’s transparent complexity finds a contemporary continuation.

Lilla Orbay is one of the most prominent and versatile members of the younger generation of Hungarian jazz, participating in the work of her own band as a singer, composer, bandleader, and pianist. Their music draws inspiration from the melody-driven, atmospheric world of the 1970s, blended with modern arrangements and the band members’ distinctive improvisations. The band has gained recognition both in Hungary and internationally, having performed at festivals such as EuroJazz in Mexico City and the Amersfoort World Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, among others. Their first single, titled Paradise Ablaze, was released in December 2023. Photo: Wanda Martin    

The Coltrane Legacy sextet was founded in 2017, on the 50th anniversary of Coltrane's death, by one of the most sought-after musicians on the Hungarian jazz scene, bassist György Orbán. In the decade and a half from the mid-1950s until his death in 1967, the saxophonist laid new foundations for modern jazz. He created a legacy of music that has influenced generations of musicians ever since, reaching ever more spiritual dimensions. A seasoned bassist who has played in many bands, György Orbán thought the best way to honour the saxophonist's legacy was to create a group that would play both original compositions inspired by Coltrane's music and new arrangements of Coltrane’s songs. The compositions, of course, take Coltrane's tradition as their starting point and continue to reflect the abstract spirit and tools of our time, thus continuing the spiritual jazz tradition. Coltrane would have turned 100 in September 2026 – we can celebrate this anniversary together with the group at this concert. Photo: Róbert Vatai

Triology is a newly founded collaboration between three outstanding artists: Ratko Zjaca, an internationally awarded guitarist and composer behind a large international discography, Roland Abreu, the Cuban-born bassist who found his second home in Europe, and Austrian drummer Klemens Marktl. Together, they perform original compositions in a trio format. The peerless combination of guitar, acoustic bass and drums leads to stunning results in terms of sound and arrangement, sparkled with rhythmic ideas, texture and space. The three artists’ enthusiasm, passion, intensity and warmth can be experienced in every moment of their live performance, presenting an inspiring and enjoyable powerhouse of original compositions.  Photo: Jesper de Jong

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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 second concert brings together Illés Szabó and the rich, multi-layered musical universeof Pat Metheny. Illés Szabó is one of the versatile voices of the younger Hungarian jazz generation, active as a guitarist composer, and arranger. Winner of the 2021 Big Band Composer Competition of the Hungarian Jazz Federation, he studied at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Pat Metheny is one of the broadest musical horizons in contemporary jazz. His music combines lyrical melodic writing, atmospheric textures, and groove-oriented thinking while constantly expanding the boundaries of the genre. His compositions are both accessible and complex, immediate yet deeply crafted. A special feature of the concert is that Metheny’s compositions will be performed in large ensemble arrangements created by the outstanding Bob Curnow and Illés Szabó. The original pieces appear in a new orchestral light while preserving the unmistakable atmosphere of Metheny’s musical world.

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 second concert brings together Illés Szabó and the rich, multi-layered musical universeof Pat Metheny. Illés Szabó is one of the versatile voices of the younger Hungarian jazz generation, active as a guitarist composer, and arranger. Winner of the 2021 Big Band Composer Competition of the Hungarian Jazz Federation, he studied at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Pat Metheny is one of the broadest musical horizons in contemporary jazz. His music combines lyrical melodic writing, atmospheric textures, and groove-oriented thinking while constantly expanding the boundaries of the genre. His compositions are both accessible and complex, immediate yet deeply crafted. A special feature of the concert is that Metheny’s compositions will be performed in large ensemble arrangements created by the outstanding Bob Curnow and Illés Szabó. The original pieces appear in a new orchestral light while preserving the unmistakable atmosphere of Metheny’s musical world.

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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.

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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.

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