László Marosi, the conductor, has led orchestras and wind bands in major concert halls worldwide and is a keen proponent of contemporary music, having premiered many works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Roland Szentpáli's music, including the Tuba Concerto and Rhapsody, is influenced by Hungarian folk-music, drawing from composers like Bartók and Kodály.
Performer Biography
Bence Szepesi, a soloist on this album, is the President of the Hungarian Clarinet and Saxophone Society and Principal Clarinet of the Dohnányi Symphony Orchestra in Budapest.
Compositional Technique
Roland Szentpáli's compositional technique is shaped by his experience playing jazz and folk-influenced crossover music with tuba, often featuring rhythmic 'groovy' ostinato material.
Recording & Production
The Győr Symphonic Band, featured on this recording, was founded in 1998 with support from István Széchenyi University and the János Richter Secondary School of Music.
Composer Biography
Roland Szentpáli, the composer, began playing the tenor/baritone horn at age twelve and the tuba at age thirteen.
Composer Biography
Roland Szentpáli has won numerous first prizes in international tuba competitions, including in Lieksa, Jeju, Markneukirchen, and Sydney.
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