MÁV Symphony Orchestra

It is no exaggeration to say that Péter Eötvös, who passed away recently, was an outstanding composer of recent decades, whose broad vision and directness set an example for many musicians. In this concert, we will be the first to present one of his last works to Hungarian audiences: the Harp Concerto. It was premiered in Paris in January 2024, and since then, it has been performed in numerous concerts from Geneva to Tokyo. The Hungarian premiere will feature Xavier de Maistre, to whom Eötvös dedicated his composition. We also remember the composer with Barber's poignant Adagio and Stravinsky's Funeral Song. Finally, the audience will hear Mozart's last symphony, Jupiter, entitled so for its grandiose and majestic opening harmonies.

The names of Mussorgsky and Ravel became intertwined through the orchestral version of Pictures at an Exhibition. Although thousands of kilometres and decades separated them, due to their elegance and expressiveness, it is no far-fetched to consider them distant relatives. Between the enchanting soundscapes of Mother Goose and Musorgsky's stirring, moving tableaux, Ravel's "two-handed" Piano Concerto in G major, born exactly 150 years ago to the day, is performed by one of the composer's most unique and esteemed interpreters, the two-time Kossuth and Franz Liszt Prize winner Dezső Ránki. Our orchestra is conducted by Maxim Rysanov, a violist of the highest reputation, who steps on the conductor's baton ever more often.