MAO–XX – The Modern Art Orchestra's 20th anniversary concert series

The Modern Art Orchestra began operating twenty years ago and has since become one of Hungary's most innovative and diverse musical workshops. To mark this anniversary, the ensemble is celebrating with a three-part premiere series at the Budapest Music Center concert hall. All three evenings of the series, entitled MAO–XX, will feature new compositions and unique musical worlds, where contemporary jazz, classical tradition and poetry all play a role.

With its concert, the Modern Art Orchestra pays tribute to Ferenc Erkel, one of the most influential figures in Hungarian music history. In this latest installment of the “Tradition Living with Us” series, the opera composer’s most beautiful duets are presented in a new light. In addition to well-known operas such as Bánk bán and Hunyadi László, lesser-known works such as the arias from Dózsa György and Sarolta are also performed in fresh, contemporary arrangements.

The arrangements were created based on Kornél Fekete-Kovács' concept and the work of the orchestra's composers – János Ávéd, Kristóf Bacsó, Gábor Cseke, Gábor Subicz and Attila Korb. Two outstanding soloists from the Hungarian State Opera House are participating in the production: Lilla Horti (soprano) and Tibor Szappanos (tenor).

Further concerts in the series:
27 September 2025 8 PM Modern Art Orchestra | THE POEM OF MY POEMS – Nagy László Evening
2025. november 29. 20:00 Modern Art Orchestra | EMERGING ECHOES – An Evening with Young Composers