MAO meets the masters! | Korb Attila meets Thad Jones

A Joyful Closing Concert in the Spirit of Thad Jones

The closing concert of the series presents Korb Attila in dialogue with the legacy of Thad Jones. Thad Jones represents one of the highest peaks of modern big band writing: his music combines driving swing grooves, deep blues roots, and masterful orchestration in a uniquely powerful way. His compositions are energetic, yet full of subtle and unexpected details.

Korb Attila’s musical world is also deeply connected to this tradition while striving for a contemporary voice. The concert selection will reflect the atmosphere of the Advent season, where festive moods meet the energy of swing. Through the shared language of blues and groove, the evening offers a joyful yet sophisticated musical experience — a fitting finale to the series.

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