London's O2 Arena, which can accommodate 20,000 people, was almost completely filled by the time the young discoveries of the Hungarian-developed classical music talent show, Virtuosos, took the stage.
The five young artists - Soma Balázs-Piri (piano), Ali Lugosi (clarinet), Evelin and Valerij Greblo (harpists) and jr. Elemér Balázs (piano) - at the invitation of the Hauser Foundation and organized by the Virtuozoks, arrived in the British capital on Sunday to perform as the opening production of the world-famous cellist's concert, Magyar Nemzet wrote .
Since 2021, the 37-year-old cellist has been participating in the international show filmed in Hungary as a jury member of Virtuozok V4+ In addition, he established his foundation, the Hauser Foundation, with headquarters in Hungary, with the aim of helping young people around the world overcome borders and obstacles to reach their potential.
Our goal is to build a strong, supportive background together with the Virtuosos team for the youngest, most talented musicians who need help
Hauser said. This aspiration motivated him to invite the artists of the Virtuosos as the opening production for his concert in Prague, in front of a crowd of 12,000, and then for the sold-out concert in London.
In London, the evening began with the duo 2Harps, and the fairy children (Evelin Greblo 10, her brother Valerij 8) were followed by a ten-minute performance by Balázs-Piri Soma, age group winner of the Virtuosos, Junior Prima prize-winning pianist, who performed well-known melodies in his own, unique transcription.
As the third production, Lugosi Ali Jr. The couple Elemér Balázs took the stage. The passionate clarinet playing of Lugosi Ali, the absolute winner of the Virtuosos, and the oriental musical adventures of his chamber partner, the Junior Prima prize-winning pianist, added a new dimension to the concert of Hauser, who took the stage after them.
Hauser's first solo concert tour is accompanied everywhere by full houses, the cello star assured the young artists of the Virtuosos that the cooperation with the Virtuosos will continue with new performance opportunities.
The classical music talent search and educational TV show Virtuozok is already entering its ninth season.
Cover photo: The O2 Arena in London is almost full (Photo: Károly Horváth)