Role

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Ensemble

Country

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Hungary

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

The Amadinda Percussion Group is a Hungarian classical music ensemble that specializes in contemporary percussion music. The group was founded in 1984 by four percussionists: Zoltán Rácz, Aurél Holló, László Tömösközi, and László Hudacsek. The name "Amadinda" comes from a traditional African xylophone, which the group uses in some of its performances. The Amadinda Percussion Group quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach to percussion music. The group's repertoire includes works by contemporary composers such as Steve Reich, György Ligeti, and Péter Eötvös, as well as traditional African and Hungarian music. The group's performances are known for their energy, precision, and virtuosity. One of the group's early highlights was its performance at the 1986 International Percussion Festival in Paris, where it won first prize. This was followed by a successful tour of Europe and the United States, which helped to establish the group's international reputation. In 1988, the Amadinda Percussion Group released its first album, titled "Amadinda." The album featured works by Steve Reich, György Ligeti, and Péter Eötvös, as well as traditional African and Hungarian music. The album was well-received by critics and helped to further establish the group's reputation as one of the leading percussion ensembles in the world. Over the years, the Amadinda Percussion Group has performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Festival Hall in London, and the Berlin Philharmonic. The group has also collaborated with many renowned composers, including Steve Reich, Péter Eötvös, and John Cage. In 1992, the Amadinda Percussion Group won the Kossuth Prize, which is Hungary's highest cultural award. The group was recognized for its contributions to contemporary music and for its role in promoting Hungarian culture around the world. In 1996, the Amadinda Percussion Group released its second album, titled "Trance." The album featured works by Steve Reich, Péter Eötvös, and Kevin Volans, among others. The album was well-received by critics and helped to further establish the group's reputation as one of the leading percussion ensembles in the world. In 2000, the Amadinda Percussion Group celebrated its 15th anniversary with a series of concerts in Hungary and abroad. The group also released its third album, titled "Amadinda Live," which featured live recordings of some of the group's most memorable performances. In 2004, the Amadinda Percussion Group celebrated its 20th anniversary with a series of concerts in Hungary and abroad. The group also released its fourth album, titled "Amadinda 20," which featured works by Steve Reich, Péter Eötvös, and others. In 2009, the Amadinda Percussion Group released its fifth album, titled "Amadinda Plays Zoltán Jeney." The album featured works by the Hungarian composer Zoltán Jeney, who is known for his innovative approach to contemporary music. Today, the Amadinda Percussion Group continues to perform and record music that pushes the boundaries of percussion music. The group's innovative approach to music has inspired many other percussion ensembles around the world, and its contributions to contemporary music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors.

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