Budapesti Vándor Kórus (Budapest Vándor Chorus )
Orchestra, choir, ensemble
Formed
1936
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Tel
(+36 20) 323 7062
(+36 20) 433 5428
(+36 20) 433 5428
The Budapesti Vándor Kórus was founded in 1936 by Sándor Vándor, the first conductor of the choir.
Between 1949 and 1999 the leader of the choir was Révész László, awarded by the Ferenc Liszt Prize and the Artist of Merit. With his leadership the choir participated in numerous international competitions and festivals of the highest rank (e. g. Arezzo, Montreux, Tolosa, Tours, Pescara, etc.) , and achieved prestigious international appreciation and 31 awards. The choir had concert tours in Europe, in the United States and Canada too.
Recently the leading conductor is Németh Zsuzsanna. In the last 2 years, the choir also reached significant professional success. In 2004 the choir achieved the degree of "Concert Choir Cum Laude". In 2005 the choir won silver diploma at the 10th International Choir Competition in Budapest and at the 7th International "Chortage" in Bad Ischl too.
On the repertory all types of works of choral music can be found, like compositions of renaissance, classical and romantic masters, together with the greatest creations of Hungarian music.
The coir has numerous, radio recordings and issued 4 LPs, 3 MCs, and 2 CDs.
The ensemble is operated by the Office of the Mayor of Budapest, and the financial support is completed by the contribution of the Association of Budapest Vándor Kórus Friends, and sponsors.
The Choir celebrates the 70th anniversary of its foundation this year in the spirit of Mozart and Bartók.
Between 1949 and 1999 the leader of the choir was Révész László, awarded by the Ferenc Liszt Prize and the Artist of Merit. With his leadership the choir participated in numerous international competitions and festivals of the highest rank (e. g. Arezzo, Montreux, Tolosa, Tours, Pescara, etc.) , and achieved prestigious international appreciation and 31 awards. The choir had concert tours in Europe, in the United States and Canada too.
Recently the leading conductor is Németh Zsuzsanna. In the last 2 years, the choir also reached significant professional success. In 2004 the choir achieved the degree of "Concert Choir Cum Laude". In 2005 the choir won silver diploma at the 10th International Choir Competition in Budapest and at the 7th International "Chortage" in Bad Ischl too.
On the repertory all types of works of choral music can be found, like compositions of renaissance, classical and romantic masters, together with the greatest creations of Hungarian music.
The coir has numerous, radio recordings and issued 4 LPs, 3 MCs, and 2 CDs.
The ensemble is operated by the Office of the Mayor of Budapest, and the financial support is completed by the contribution of the Association of Budapest Vándor Kórus Friends, and sponsors.
The Choir celebrates the 70th anniversary of its foundation this year in the spirit of Mozart and Bartók.
| Year | Title | Publisher | Code | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 |
Estéli nótázás
(Hungarian Folk-Songs for Chorus) |
Hungaroton | SLPX 12570 |
Own LP |
| 1998 |
Liszttől Straussig
(From Liszt to Strauss) |
Magánkiadás | PF82 |
Own |
| 2001 |
Bárdos Lajos: Kórusművek
(Lajos Bárdos: Choral Works) |
Hungaroton | HCD 31980 |