liszt symphony orchestra
sopron
Since 1829
The world famous pianist and composer Franz Liszt was born in the county of Sopron that is why the Symphony Orchestra of the city took his name in 1929 – when the orchestra was already one hundred years old.
Introduction
The world famous pianist and composer Franz Liszt was born in the county of Sopron that is why the Symphony Orchestra of the city took his name in 1929 – when the orchestra was already one hundred years old. Beside its duties in the region, the orchestra often represents Hungary and Sopron abroad, e.g. at the Bayreuth Liszt Festival in Germany (2019 and 2021).
Artistic director: Péter Kóczán. Principal conductor: Péter Oberfrank
our history
The orchestra of the Sopron Music Society took the name of the Liszt Symphony Orchestra Sopron on the occasion of its 100-year anniversary. Bartók and Dohnányi were present at the centenary celebrations, and Kodály’s Psalmus Hungaricus was performed.
GALLERY
Beside its duties in the region, the orchestra often represents Hungary and Sopron abroad, e.g. at the Bayreuth Liszt Festival in Germany (2019 and 2021).
members
MEDIA
Watch our concert videos online.
