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Organized by the Liszt Institute New York a captivating classical music concert will take place on May 9 2024 from 7PM at the Consulate General of Hungary featuring the concertmaster of the New York City Ballet, violinist, Arturo Delmoni and international soloist, artist teacher, pianist Anikó Szokody celebrating Europe Day.
The concert will feature some of the most outstanding and beloved European masters, such as Vivaldi, Kreisler, Mozart, Grieg and Brahms.
PROGRAM
- Vivaldi: Suite in A major RV 31
- Mozart: Sonata in C major K. 296
- Grieg: Sonata in G major Op. 13
- Péter Tóth: Nocturne
- Brahms-Kreisler: Hungarian Dance No. 5
- Gluck-Kreisler: Melodie
- Kreisler: Sicilienne and Rigaudon
- Glazounov: Meditation
- Wieniawski: Mazurka Op. 19
- Vieuxtemps: Rondino Op. 32
The event is free of charge, but registration is required!
About the Artists
Arturo Delmoni
Arturo Delmoni, Concertmaster of the New York City Ballet, is one of the most celebrated artists of his generation. His remarkably distinctive playing embodies the romantic warmth that was the special province of the great virtuosi of the golden age of violin playing. Yo-Yo Ma describes Delmoni as "an enormously gifted musician and an impeccable violinist. His playing style is unique, and his gorgeous sound is reminiscent of that of great violinists from a bygone era." Glenn Dicterow, Concertmaster of the NY Philharmonic, says "Delmoni's playing always goes right to the heart and his charisma is irresistible." Delmoni's stylish, elegant interpretations of classical masterpieces have earned him critical acclaim in the United States and abroad.
This season marks the 50th anniversary of his Carnegie Hall debut where, at the age of 14, he performed the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with the Little Orchestra Society under the direction of Thomas Scherman. He has appeared with major orchestras across the country, including those of Dallas, St. Louis, Boston, Los Angeles, and with the NYCB Orchestra in New York. He has appeared as a recitalist throughout the US and Europe, as well as Japan and Hong Kong. As a chamber musician, Delmoni has performed with illustrious colleagues including Mr. Ma, Pinchas Zukerman, Emanuel Ax, Elmar Oliveira, Nathaniel Rosen, Jon Kimura Parker, Jeffrey Kahane, and Dudley Moore. He regularly appears at chamber music festivals throughout the country during the summer months.
Anikó Szokody
Anikó Szokody is a native of Hungary and holds a Master of Music Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University, having studied with György Sebők, a Piano Artist Degree from the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest as well as a Teachers Diploma. She also earned an Artist Diploma from the Conservatorio Beethoven in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she studied with Pia Sebastiani. Anikó received her doctorate at the Franz Liszt Academy, Budapest in 2021. A current scholarship grantee of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA), she frequently appears in Vigadó Concert Hall and promotes contemporary Hungarian music within Hungary and abroad.
As an active international soloist and chamber musician, she regularly appears on Hungarian Television and Radio and can be heard on WMHT and Vermont Public Radio. Hungarian Public Television has produced a documentary on her professional career, which has been aired in Hungary and throughout Europe.
Ms. Szokody regularly holds masterclasses in Asia, Europe, and the United States. She is a dedicated international teacher and her students come from the USA, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. They are regular top prize winners at piano competitions, and many have continued their studies at the Juilliard School of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes School of Music, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music, Bowdoin, and Indiana University School of Music.