András Gábor Virágh has received the Benedek Istvánffy award
This year, the Hungarian Composers’ Union gave the Benedek Istvánffy award named after the classic Hungarian composer for the 15th time. This award is given to a composer under 40 years of age for a piece of work presented in the previous year. In a strong competition this year, a one act opera by András […]
IN THE WAIL WITH NARAYAN
Marcato Ensemble / New Theatre Author: Márk Aszódi …However, András Gábor Virágh born in 1984 gave us a pleasant surprise. Considering the fact that the young artist became the organist of Saint Stephen’s Basilica in 2010 the surprise he gave us was still significant. His piece,Tre Hymni was a beautiful mixture of tradition and invention; […]
A night to remember with Katalin Pitti and András Gábor Virágh
Székesfehérvár – This year’s Mesterbérlet (Pass of Masters) series ended on Monday evening with the wildly successful concert of Katalin Pitti opera singer, and Gábor András Virágh, organist. 31st May, 2011. Author: Balázs Szabó …probably it wouldn’t hurt anyone to say that the true surprise and sensation of the evening was the performance of Gábor […]
You must get to know your physical and mental limits
MusiciansWho – Wednesday, 8th September, 2010. The youngest member of the five-generation organist dynasty, András Gábor Virágh, considers himself lucky, because he managed to tackle his difficulties by learning. He used to play the organ at masses when he was in his teens, and he also taught others how to play the instrument and won […]
A young, Hungarian talent – organ stories of András Gábor Virágh
20th June, 2012. Gabriella Bokor It is a special experience when the organ player of the Basilica, awarded with the Junior Prima prize in 2011, leads a journalist to the organ through mysterious doors, spiral staircases and corridors hidden from public view. András Gábor Virágh explained to me the functions of the keys, and also […]
With hands and feet, focusing in four directions – ANDRÁS GÁBOR VIRÁGH
Author: Zsuzsa Réfi He is not bothered by the fact that he is always measured to his grandfather or father, neither is he bothered when all his concerts start by taking his shoes off. Gábor András Virágh composes more and more pieces in addition to playing the organ, and really enjoys teaching as well as […]