Franz Schubert: Symphony No. 8 (SACD)

Description

Concerto Budapest is one of the most progressive and versatile symphonic orchestras based in Budapest, Hungary. It has a rich, more than 100 years of history, and as a result of the currrent artistic leadership, it is full of dynamism of its young musicians, whose playing is characterized by the passion, energy and commitment they give to their performances of repertoire ranging from well-loved masterpieces to newly composed works of the twenty-first century. Through its ambitious and innovative program and special sound, it provides a new colour to the international musical palette.

In 2007, on its 100th anniversary, Andras Keller, world-renowned Hungarian violinist, pedagogue, and the founder of the Keller Quartet, was appointed as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the orchestra. Under his leadership, the orchestra underwent a major period of artistic growth and development, as the foremost young chamber musicians have joined him.