Johannes Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 1 (Balázs Demény)

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Composer: Johannes Brahms

• Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15

Balázs Demény, piano

Danubia Orchestra

Máté Hámori, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Hungaroton

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Recorded live on April 23, 2026, in the Grand Hall of Budapest’s Liszt Academy, this album captures pianist Balázs Demény alongside the Danubia Orchestra and conductor Máté Hámori in an interpretation of a monumental cornerstone of the piano repertoire. Navigating a dramatic arc from a tempestuous opening through passages of quiet intimacy to a fiery finale, the performance highlights the artists' expressive range and dynamic synergy. Preserving the vibrant atmosphere and shared energy of an unforgettable concert evening, this release offers listeners an engaging and deeply compelling musical journey.

Born in Cluj-Napoca in 1989, pianist Balázs Demény pursued his musical education across Europe, studying at the Liszt Ferenc Academy in Budapest, the Hanns Eisler School of Music, and the Berlin University of the Arts under mentors such as Georg Sava and Pascal Devoyon. First-prize winner of the Île-de-France, Hans von Bülow, and Carl Filtsch international piano competitions, he has performed over 70 orchestral concerts worldwide, collaborating with conductors like Jesús López-Cobos. A prolific soloist and recording artist, Demény appears regularly at top global venues and festivals, including the Budapest Liszt Academy, Gasteig Munich, and the Yokohama International Piano Concert Series.

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