János Balázs Jnr. Solo Recital A Zeneakadémia saját szervezésű programja

“György Cziffra was always my greatest role model,” admitted the young pianist who has already triumphed at several competitions. “I listened to his records at home; my musician parents always mentioned his name with reverence. He was an exceptional virtuoso and played every piece in his own inimitable style. I never tried to copy him, but I endeavour to have an immediately recognizable sound, just as he had.” In the light of this it comes as no surprise to find that János Balázs Jnr. prefers playing works by composers such as Chopin, Liszt and Schumann, which give him plenty of space for free expression and the display of intense emotions. During this recital in the Liszt Academy he recalls the spirit of his role model with compositions that demand great virtuosity, and as such are rarely heard.