Next show: Budapest, Fri 11 Dec
A polished, underground classical artist.
Hailing from a family of musicians Bence Bánkövi represents a distinguished artistic lineage that reaches back to Béla Bartók whose pupil was his grandfather. After graduating from the Béla Bartók Conservatory he continued his studies at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music under the guidance of Csaba Onczay where he is currently completing his doctoral degree. His musicial voice has been shaped through collaborations and masterclasses with some of the world’s most renowned cellists including Miklós Perényi, Marcio Carneiro, David Geringas, Wolfgang Emmanuel Schmidt and Steven Isserlis. As a soloist he has appeared with leading orchestras such as Hungarian National Philharmonic, Hungarian Radio Philharmonic, MÁV Symphony Orchestra, Szeged Symphony Orchestra, Savaria Symphony Orchestra and Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra performing under conductors including Tamás Vásáry, Gregory Vajda and János Kovács. A founding member of the Virtuosos Ensemble he has performed across Europe and North America and has been recognized with several international awards among them prizes at the David Popper and Krzysztof Penderecki International Cello Competitions. His debut album „Enchanted by the Masters” released in the autumn of 2025 by Hungaroton showcases his deep musical sensibility and refined artistry. Performing on rare 1832 English master cello crafted by Bernard Julius Fendt he brings unique warmth and emotional depth to the works closest to his heart.
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Bence Bánkövi plays classical cello music, highlighting masterworks on his debut album Enchanted by the Masters released via Hungaroton.
Bence Bánkövi is from Hungary, emerging from a distinguished musical lineage tied to the Béla Bartók Conservatory and the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music.
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