17-19 Cockspur St, London SW1Y 5BL
Experience an enchanting evening of classical music on ๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ with former ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐จ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฌ contestants ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ณ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ. and ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ณ๐ค๐๐ฒ, along with ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ teachers and participants. Witness captivating performances that blend classical elements with avant-garde and modern genres.
The event schedule includes a ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ญ at ๐:๐๐ ๐๐ and an Artist Concert at 7:00 PM, with special performances by ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ Ema Dora Burstin (violin) and Alissa Khederian (cello). ๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ such as Eri Yamamoto (Piano), Naoko Inoue (Violin), Dora Kokas (Cello), Noemi Gyori (Flute), and Julian Gregory (Tenor) will grace the stage.
Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of classical music with these exceptional talents.
Secure your seat now for an evening of musical excellence with the Virtuosos!
Attendance is ๐ ๐๐๐, but registration is required.
Artist introduction
Elemer Balazs Jr.
Junior Prima and Yamaha prize-winning Elemer Balazs is one of the most exciting talents from Budapest, representing Virtuosos classical music talent show. Praised by the likes of Tim Ries, Nuria Rial, and Tamas Vasary he established himself not just as a simply classical trained pianist, but an innovative composer and improviser. Starting from age 3, he started to compose and play on the piano, and ever since he played in numerous grand concert halls in cities like Paris, Vienna, Berlin, Rome, Los Angeles, O2 Arena London, Brussels, Budapest, etcโฆ Frequently improvising and mixing classical elements with avant-garde and modern music genres, Elemerโs biggest desire is to innovate whilst staying original.
Leonora Liszkay
Awarded by international competitions, such as the Virtuosos in 2023, Hungarian flutist Leonรณra Liszkay is an outstanding talent.
โI rarely encounter a student who embodies sensitivity, musicality, beauty, and natural talent for the instrument all at once. Leonรณra Liszkay possesses all of these qualities,โ says Eszter Horgas
She is currently studying in the class of the amazing Wally Hase at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, where she is learning the subtleties and secrets of Viennese classical music.
Passionately in love with her instrument since she started playing the flute. Have worked with Maestro Placido Domingo, and Maestro Janos Acs, just to mention a few. Committed to the world of Mozart and French music, her virtuosity serves as a means to speak with the world through her instrument.
Her mission is to share the love and uplifting power of music wherever she performs.
Muzon International Institute
The Muzon International Institute was founded by a group of international artists, who have studied at the F.Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and gained knowledge of its world-renowned method. They aim to nurture the artistic sensibility of young musicians and expand their horizons through their unique projects. They support and encourage them to engage with musicians from all over the world.
Naoko Inoue
born in Chiba, Japan, commenced her musical journey at 3, mastering the violin. At 11, she graced the stage with an orchestra. Under esteemed mentors like Professors Kousaku Yamaoka and Wolgang Marschner, she honed her craft at the Tokyo National University of Arts and Music. Further refining her skills, she undertook an apprenticeship in Hungary's Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, earning her MA with honours in 2009. Scholarships from prestigious foundations recognized her dedication. Naoko's performances, from solo to chamber music, have garnered accolades globally, notably with the Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra. Besides her stellar performances, she excels as Principal of the N Violin Institute and Director of the Muzon International Institute, merging European tradition with Japanese precision.
Noemi Gyori
lauded by Flute Journal for her exceptional artistry, shines as both a soloist and chamber musician, mastering modern and baroque flutes. With a repertoire spanning genres, her performances are marked by flawless technique, captivating tonal depth, and meticulous scholarly research. Audiences in nearly thirty countries have been entranced by her rare expressive finesse, conveying myriad emotions effortlessly. Honored with prestigious awards including the European Culture Prize and the Performersโ Prize, she made history as the first flautist to earn a PhD in Flute Performance from the Royal Academy of Music in 2020. Principal flautist of the Jewish Chamber Orchestra Munich, Noemi's global impact extends through teaching and masterclasses across continents. Her acclaimed recordings, including collaborations with renowned artists, showcase her brilliance. Sponsored by esteemed foundations, she performs as a Miyazawa Flutes Artist, captivating audiences worldwide.
Dรณra Kokas
embarked on her cello journey at four, mentored by her mother. Accepted into the Liszt Academyโs Special School for Exceptional Young Talents, she later studied under luminaries like Lรกszlรณ Mezล and Miklรณs Perรฉnyi. Enriching her education, she participated in master classes with eminent figures like Jรกnos Starker and Steven Isserlis. Her accolades include triumphs at international competitions and a Gundel Art Prize. A founding member of the Kelemen Quartet, she's garnered acclaim globally, collaborating with esteemed musicians. From her solo debut at the Young Talents International Music Festival to performances with orchestras, her artistry shines. Currently, she imparts her expertise at the Liszt Academy Budapest and through global masterclasses, enriching aspiring musicians worldwide.
Eri Yamamoto
born in Tokyo, attained her BA and MA with highest honours at the F. Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest as a Stipendium Hungaricum scholar. She furthered her skills at the Royal Academy of Music in London currently serving as an official piano accompanist in the Strings Department. Recognized as a Life Member of the Liszt Society and Artist Member of the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe, Eri has garnered numerous prizes worldwide, including accolades from prestigious competitions and performances at renowned venues across Europe and Asia. As a chamber musician, she collaborates with esteemed artists, while her dedication to teaching has led her students to excel in various piano competitions and receive scholarships.
Julian Gregory
His musical journey commenced at 8 as a boy chorister at St John's College, Cambridge, later flourishing as a Music Scholar at Eton College and a Choral Scholar at Norwich Cathedral. Returning to St John's to study Music, he also honed his skills as a tenor Choral Scholar and violinist Instrumental Scholar. Julian pursued further studies in Germany and at the Royal Academy of Music, earning his Masters with Distinction in Vocal Performance. Since joining The Kingโs Singers in 2014, he's toured globally, performed at prestigious venues, and engaged in philanthropic endeavours. As Assistant Director of the UK-Japan Music Society and a board member of Creatives Care, Julian advocates for musical unity and mental healthcare in the arts.