The Modern Art Orchestra's Autumn Series Inspired by the Great Masters of Jazz
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.
Explore the Concert Series
Fekete-Kovács meets Bob Brookmeyer
Brookmeyer’s Legacy Through the Voice of Fekete-Kovács Kornél
The musical worlds of Fekete-Kovács Kornél and Bob Brookmeyer meet in the opening concert of the series: transparent textures, rich harmonies, and contemporary large ensemble writing come together in a truly unique musical experience.
Szabó Illés meets Pat Metheny
Pat Metheny’s Musical Universe in a Large Ensemble Perspective
Cseke Gábor meets Maria Schneider
Painterly Colours and Large Ensemble Nuances
Korb Attila meets Thad Jones
A Joyful Closing Concert in the Spirit of Thad Jones
In the closing concert of the series, the musical worlds of Korb Attila and Thad Jones come together. Driving swing grooves, blues roots, refined orchestration, and a festive atmosphere meet in a joyful yet sophisticated large ensemble evening.
Don’t miss the unique musical dialogues of MAO meets the masters!
The concerts in the series reveal, over four evenings, how the worlds of iconic masters of big band history meet the contemporary voice of the Modern Art Orchestra’s composers.
For the time being, the full MAO meets the masters! series is available exclusively as a season ticket — secure your place now!