Budapest Symphony Orchestra - Spring concert

The Budapest Symphony Orchestra is an internationally recognized ensemble founded in 1992 by members of Hungary’s leading symphony orchestras. Over the years, the orchestra has recorded numerous film scores as well as classical and popular music albums, and is a regular participant in Hungary’s musical life, performing at renowned venues such as the Vigadó, the Liszt Academy of Music, Müpa Budapest, and the Budapest Music Center (BMC). The ensemble’s distinctive musicality and versatility make it truly unique.

During the evening, works by W. A. Mozart, Jean Sibelius, and Franz Schubert will be performed alongside compositions by Andres Cuervo Casabianca, Gerald Wilhelm Braden, and the Indian composer Ganesh B. Kumar.
The concert will be conducted by the Italian-American conductor Anthony Armore, who currently lives in Vienna.

The evening will feature the Budapest Symphony Orchestra's choir.

Programme

W.A. Mozart -- Overture to The Abduction From The Seraglio, K. 384
Andres Cuervo Casabianca -- Mvt, I, Concerto Incerto & Helena Slow Waltz
Jean Sibelius -- Karelia Suite, Op. 11
Ganesh B. Kumar -- United We Stand Tall, Symphonic Cantata for Choir &
Orchestra, Curated and Commissioned by Sumathy Ram, Libretto by Sumathy
Ram and Georgina Margarite Ezra.

INTERMISSION

Franz Schubert -- Overture to Rosamunde/The Magic Harp, D 644
Gerald Wilhelm Braden - Spring Prelude for Orchestra and Piano
Ganesh B. Kumar -- The Journey: From Despair to Hope, Symphonic Poem for
Choir and Orchestra , Commissioned by Anand Madhavan; Libretto by
Georgina Margarite Ezra and "Kadalul Maaindha" Ilamperuvazhudhi.

The concert is supported by the Hungarian Academy of Arts.