Carpathian Impressions Trio
Carpathian Impressions is a trio formed on the initiative of three pianists, who burst onto the scene in 2022 at Carnegie Hall in New York, one of the world's most prestigious concert halls. Éva Polgár (classical piano), László Borbély (classical piano), and Gábor Varga (classical and folk piano improvisations) form a united front on stage, interpreting the thousand-year-old musical treasures of the Carpathian Basin for their audience with a modern approach and dynamic sound.
The repertoire of Carpathian Impressions, performed by Éva Polgár and László Borbély, alternates between Liszt and Kodály's soul-stirring folk music arrangements and Bartók and Ligeti's fiery rhythmic works. All of this is complemented by Gábor Varga's sparkling improvisations, which evoke the music of the peoples of the Carpathian Basin.
The members of the trio are internationally renowned performers, and their albums are released by Hunnia Records. Their careers, built on a foundation of Liszt Academy training, have led to numerous awards. Éva Polgár was named Cultural Ambassador of the Hungary Foundation, László Borbély received the Junior Prima and Artisjus Award, and Gábor Varga won the NativeDSD Music Album of the Year award for his album Cool Jazz. As three distinct individuals, they bring Carpathian Impressions to life in perfect creative harmony on two pianos, making it a cutting-edge musical experience and a true Hungarikum on the world stage.
Reviews
"The ensemble's dynamic and captivating performance combines emotional expressiveness with technical mastery, ensuring that the experience of each piece continues to resonate with the audience long after the final chord of the concert has faded."
"The ensemble is committed to innovation and tradition, and its program offers a rich, captivating experience that showcases the extraordinary talent and versatility of the artists."
New York Concert Review
"Borbély and Polgár performed four pieces from Mikrokosmos with great verve. One could hear how Bartók explored the deeper layers of Carpathian folk music with captivating rhythms and phrases."
New York Classical Review