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Ensemble

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Concerto

 

 

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The Roby Lakatos Ensemble is a classical music ensemble that has gained worldwide recognition for its unique blend of traditional Hungarian music and classical music. The ensemble was founded by Roby Lakatos, a Hungarian violinist, in 1990. Roby Lakatos was born in 1965 in Budapest, Hungary, into a family of musicians. His father was a violinist and his grandfather was a famous violinist and composer. Lakatos began playing the violin at the age of five and was soon recognized as a child prodigy. He studied at the Béla Bartók Conservatory in Budapest and later at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music. Lakatos was influenced by the traditional Hungarian music that he heard as a child and began incorporating it into his classical performances. He also experimented with jazz and other genres, creating a unique style that has become the hallmark of the Roby Lakatos Ensemble. The ensemble's main members include Roby Lakatos on violin, László Bóni on cimbalom, Vilmos Csikós on double bass, and Jeno Lisztes on guitar. The ensemble has also collaborated with other musicians, including jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and classical pianist Lang Lang. The Roby Lakatos Ensemble has performed at major venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Sydney Opera House in Australia. The ensemble has also performed at major music festivals, including the Montreux Jazz Festival and the BBC Proms. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was their performance at the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway. The ensemble performed a piece composed by Lakatos in honor of the Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. The Roby Lakatos Ensemble has also received numerous awards and accolades for their performances. In 2004, they were awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, one of the highest honors in Hungary. They have also received the Grand Prix du Disque and the Edison Award for their recordings. In addition to their performances, the Roby Lakatos Ensemble has also recorded several albums, including "Lakatos," "Live from Budapest," and "Kék Csillag." Their recordings have received critical acclaim and have helped to spread their unique style of music to audiences around the world. Overall, the Roby Lakatos Ensemble has become one of the most renowned classical music ensembles in the world, known for their innovative blend of traditional Hungarian music and classical music. Their performances and recordings have earned them numerous awards and accolades, and they continue to inspire audiences with their unique style and virtuosic performances.

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