MAO meets the masters! | Fekete-Kovács meets Bob Brookmeyer

Brookmeyer’s Legacy Through the Voice of Fekete-Kovács Kornél

The opening concert focuses on the meeting of Fekete-Kovács Kornél and Bob Brookmeyer. Brookmeyer was one of the greatest innovators of modern big band writing. His music is characterized by transparent forms, finely layered textures, and sophisticated harmonic thinking. His work fundamentally shaped the sound of contemporary large ensemble jazz in the late twentieth century.

The compositional world of Fekete-Kovács Kornél approaches form and orchestral color with a similar sensitivity: structural clarity and lyrical expression are equally essential elements of his music. This evening is not only about influence, but about the encounter of genuine musical mindsets — where Brookmeyer’s transparent complexity finds a contemporary continuation.

MAO meets the masters! – the Autumn Concert Series of the Modern Art Orchestra

What happens when a composer truly encounters the artists who shaped their musical thinking? They do not simply quote or imitate them — they question, reflect, and continue the conversation.

MAO meets the masters! is the autumn concert series of the Modern Art Orchestra, bringing these deeply personal and artistic encounters to life. Closely connected composers and arrangers of the orchestra enter into dialogue with internationally acclaimed masters — not merely as a tribute, but as a living contemporary reflection.

The iconic figures of big band history appear here as sources of inspiration, while today’s composers speak in their own voice. Familiar musical languages meet new ideas, and past and present illuminate one another.

Each evening features two performances at 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM, offering audiences the chance to experience these unique musical dialogues from different perspectives.

The MAO meets the masters! Autumn 2026 concert series:

24 September 2026, 6:30 PM – MAO meets the masters! | Fekete-Kovács meets Bob Brookmeyer
24 September 2026, 9:00 PM – MAO meets the masters! | Fekete-Kovács meets Bob Brookmeyer

21 October 2026, 6:30 PM – MAO meets the masters! | Szabó Illés meets Pat Metheny
21 October 2026, 9:00 PM – MAO meets the masters! | Szabó Illés meets Pat Metheny

25 November 2026, 6:30 PM – MAO meets the masters! | Cseke Gábor meets Maria Schneider
25 November 2026, 9:00 PM – MAO meets the masters! | Cseke Gábor meets Maria Schneider

17 December 2026, 6:30 PM – MAO meets the masters! | Korb Attila meets Thad Jones
17 December 2026, 9:00 PM – MAO meets the masters! | Korb Attila meets Thad Jones

The season ticket is valid exclusively for the selected performance time: 6:30 PM or 9:00 PM.