Esszencia | István Szalonna Pál and his Band
17 October 2025 | 7.30 pm
Pesti Vigadó Ceremonial Hall

#Folk music
#Crossover
#Classical music
Ticket prices
5900
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8900
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The members of the Esszencia:
Bettina Bánki, Áron Lakatos – voice, Róbert Lakatos – violin, viola, Tamás Kunos – viola, Árpád Kiss – trumpet, Marcel Comendant – cimbalom, János Rigó – double bass
The members of István Szalonna Pál and his Band:
Eszter Pál – voice, István Szalonna Pál, Tamás Gombai – violin, Gyula Karacs – viola, Attila Gera – wind instruments, Sándor Ferenc Ürmös – cimbalom, Róbert Doór – double bass
Esszencia have been enchanting audiences for a decade with original, virtuosic tunes that fuse classical and folk music and leave ample room for improvisation. István Szalonna Pál and his Band are among the most committed and trustworthy interpreters of authentic Hungarian folk music, transforming the tradition into something living and vibrant at every one of their concerts. On this evening, the two formations will take to the stage together and will engage in friendly ‘duels’ of the instruments. In the programme, heart-rending slow melodies will alternate with bravura dances and jaunty csardases. Esszencia’s guests will include jazz singer Bettina Bánki and one of the world’s best jazz cimbalom players, Marcel Comendant: the two will further enrich what promises to be an evening of colourful music and a special atmosphere.
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