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Müpa Budapest is providing exclusive, continuously updated content to accompany the Solti International Conducting Competition. Immerse yourself in the unique stories of this exciting conducting competition and the fascinating world of conductors!
“It was truly a dream come true” – Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi, Patron of the Solti International Conducting Competition
In 1974, Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi won the Grand Prix at the first International Conducting Competition organised by Hungarian Television. In our video, he recalls his memories of the competition, describes why the event played such a pivotal role in his life, and explains just how much he owes to it.
“We can send a message that this is a living profession” – Zoltán Pető, Programme Coordination Director at MTVA
The Solti International Conducting Competition provides an opportunity for competitors not only to present themselves to the leading figures of the profession but also to the general public. According to Zoltán Pető, Programme Coordination Director at MTVA, the conducting contest is far more than just a competition: viewers can not only become acquainted with the indispensable role of the conductor but also with the personal stories of the participants, and the journey they have travelled, guided by humility and talent, to reach the podium.
