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The Budapest Strings is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1987 in Budapest, Hungary. The ensemble is known for its exceptional performances of classical music, particularly the works of Mozart, Haydn, and Vivaldi. The Budapest Strings has become one of the most renowned chamber orchestras in the world, and its members have received numerous awards and accolades for their performances. The founding members of the Budapest Strings were a group of young musicians who had recently graduated from the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. The ensemble was initially formed as a string quartet, but it quickly expanded to include a full chamber orchestra. The founding members of the ensemble were István Kertész, János Rolla, Péter Szüts, and László Szabó. István Kertész was the conductor of the Budapest Strings from its founding until his untimely death in 1973. Kertész was a highly respected conductor who had worked with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. He was known for his exceptional musicality and his ability to bring out the best in his musicians. János Rolla, the concertmaster of the Budapest Strings, is one of the most renowned violinists in the world. Rolla has performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic. He is also a highly respected conductor and has led many orchestras in Europe and the United States. Péter Szüts and László Szabó, the other founding members of the Budapest Strings, were both highly accomplished musicians in their own right. Szüts was a violist who had performed with many of the top orchestras in Europe, while Szabó was a cellist who had won numerous awards for his performances. Over the years, the Budapest Strings has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Musikverein in Vienna. The ensemble has also performed at many of the top music festivals in Europe, including the Salzburg Festival and the Edinburgh Festival. One of the highlights of the Budapest Strings' career was their performance at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. The ensemble was chosen to perform at the opening ceremony of the games, and their performance was broadcast to millions of people around the world. The Budapest Strings received widespread acclaim for their performance, and it helped to cement their reputation as one of the top chamber orchestras in the world. The Budapest Strings has also received numerous awards and accolades for their performances. In 1992, the ensemble was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for their recording of Mozart's Divertimenti. The ensemble has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards, and their recordings have received critical acclaim from music critics around the world. In addition to their performances and recordings, the Budapest Strings is also known for their commitment to music education. The ensemble has worked with many young musicians over the years, and they have helped to inspire a new generation of classical musicians. The Budapest Strings has also established a music school in Budapest, which provides music education to young people from all over Hungary. In conclusion, the Budapest Strings is one of the most renowned chamber orchestras in the world.

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