20 November 2025, 19.00-21.30

Solti Hall

Kamara•hu Festival – Hommage à Pablo Casals

Songs that my mother taught me Presented by Liszt Academy

J. S. Bach: Das wohltemperierte Klavier, Book 1 » Prelude in E-flat minor and Fugue in D-sharp minor, BWV 853
András Kemenes (piano)
Dvořák: Zigeunermelodien, Op. 55 ». Songs my mother taught me
Réka Kristóf (vocals), Izabella Simon (piano)
Kreisler: Chanson Louis XIII and Pavane in the Style of Couperin
Stephen Waarts (violin), Dénes Várjon (piano)
Mendelssohn: Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19b » 1. Andante con moto
Izabella Simon (piano)
De Falla: Seven Spanish Folksongs
Réka Kristóf (vocals), Izabella Simon (piano)

INTERMISSION

C. Ph. E. Bach: Rondo in G Major, Wq 59/2
C. Ph. E. Bach: Fantasia in E-flat major, Wq 58/6
András Kemenes (piano)
Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44
Stephen Waarts, Irene Abrigo (violin), Jürg Dähler (viola), Ildikó Szabó (cello), Dénes Várjon (zognora)
Between the pieces, excerpts from the writings of Pablo Casals will be performed.

Editor: Izabella Simon
Artistic directors of the festival: Izabella Simon & Dénes Várjon
Featuring: Balázs Medveczky (actor)

The Liszt Academy’s chamber music festival is one of the highlights of the annual concert program. In recent years, each edition has been themed around a literary work. This year, however, artistic directors Dénes Várjon and Izabella Simon have introduced a new concept: the inspiration for the concert programs will be the incredibly rich legacy of a great musical personality – Pablo Casals. Born 150 years ago, Pablo Casals was arguably the greatest cellist of the 20th century. His distinctive playing style revolutionized cello performance. As always, kamara.hu will feature internationally renowned guest artists, making each concert a showcase of chamber music at its highest level – a truly exceptional experience for every listener.