Iván Fischer, appointed Principal Conductor of DC’s National Symphony Orchestra for 2009-2010
I was invited to come back to NY to attend a special event at Carnegie Hall with my friend world renowned conductor Iván Fischer (an absolute chess lover), Ambassador Viktor Polgár (Consul General), Charles Simonyi and Mr. George Soros. It was also great to see my many friends and club members at my Chess Center in New York.
Special thanks to Mr. George Soros and Charles Simonyi for sponsoring this event and to Ambassador ViktorPolgár for the special invitation.
Program Details
Budapest Festival Orchestra
Iván Fischer, Music Director and Conductor
József Lendvai Sr., Violin
József Lendvay Jr., Violin
Oszkár Ökrös, Cimbalom
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TRADITIONAL
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Gypsy Folk Music
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LISZT
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Hungarian Rhapsody No. 3 in D Major
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BRAHMS
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Hungarian Dance No. 15 in B-flat Major
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BRAHMS
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Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G Minor
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SARASATE
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Zigeunerweisen
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BRAHMS
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Hungarian Dance No. 11 in D Minor
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BRAHMS
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Symphony No. 1
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Encores: |
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BRAHMS
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Hungarian Dance No. 7 in A Major
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TRADITIONAL
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Hungarian Folk Music
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Iván Fischer has been named Principal Conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra. The two-year appointment will become effective with the 2008-2009 season.
The Hungarian maestro — who has achieved international renown as the founder and director of the Budapest Festival Orchestra — made his debut with the National Symphony Orchestra in 1997. He returned as guest conductor in 2001, and his appointment as Principal Guest Conductor was announced in October 2005. Of his initial concerts in that capacity (Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, 2006), The Washington Post wrote, “Here was musicmaking of seeming rightness, unflagging vigor and uncharacteristic clarity,” and The Baltimore Sun added, “The NSO is in for a productive, inspiring time with the Hungarian conductor.”
Maestro Fischer’s term as Principal Conductor runs through the 2009-10 season; during that time the music director search will be ongoing. (Playbill.com)
With friends like this, the USCF should really think twice 🙂
Now that explains it. Checkmate!
Somebody blundered 🙂
Soros is the Sugar daddy!
I’d like to see Jackass insult Soros. LOL
That dirty Laugherty is up to his old tricks again! Will not USCF members file a class action against this guy?
I take it, Susan, you are not related to the ambassador, Viktor Polgar.