The Modern Art Orchestra is Hungary’s only ensemble working at the intersection of contemporary classical music and jazz. Over the past two decades, it has developed a distinctive and compelling artistic voice, deeply rooted in Hungarian musical traditions, while continuously renewing itself through international collaborations and new compositions — consistently pushing beyond its own artistic comfort zone.
Listen and explore our repertoire below.
LIGETI 100 - MAO plays Ligeti
24 May 2023 – Budapest Music Center
A Tribute to Péter Eötvös - MAO plays Eötvös
24 May 2023 – Budapest Music Center
Kurtág 99 - MAO plays György Kurtág
19 February 2024 – birthday concert at Budapest Music Center
Kurtág Judit ligatúrája 50
4 September 2025, Budapest Music Center
Contemporary Music - Playlist
(CD ℗ Tom-Tom Records) recorded in January 2009, released 2019)
Bartók 15 Hungarian Peasant Songs - MAO plays Bartók
18 March 2018 – Budapest Music Center
The Peacock - Tribute to Zoltán Kodály
1 March 2023 – Hangvilla, Veszprém
Liszt - VIA CRUCIS - MAO plays Liszt
30 March 2024 – Budapest Music Center