"Oblivion" by Geza and The Bohemian Virtuosi

Film produced by Bernard Rosenberg and Co.
Recorded in Budapest, Hungary 2011.

Since May 2011 Geza has invested a great deal of effort towards
creating an exceptional orchestra of young talented soloists in his
hometown, Budapest. Barely a month later, the "Bohemian Virtuosi" are
performing on the stage of Lugano's festival, achieving immediate
success. The idea of creating a foundation then insued, with the goal
being to help the young talents of Eastern Europe, confronted to
financial difficulty, to express themselves within the ensemble.

The beginning of a new era:
It was in Lugano Switzerland, at the internationally renowned Progetto
Martha Argerich Festival, in June 2011, that Geza presented his new
ensemble, "The Bohemian Virtuosi." Constituted of eleven string
players and a pianist, Rudolphe Czene, all virtuosi, their first
appearance on an international stage immediately seduced the very
demanding audience. Only a few weeks after the creation of this
hungarian ensemble that the Virtuosi, beaming with energy, opened the
Liszt evening of the festival by which the living legend of piano,
Martha Argerich, seemed thoroughly impressed.
With the goal of touching the hearts of younger generations, the
"Bohemian Virtuosi" thrive from a certain particular kind of
creativity and sources of inspiration, notably the origins of the
"Golden Age" of violin playing. The high level of musicality and
experience that possesses Geza Hosszy Legocky, being put to work with
the ensemble as he promised to three legends: Ida Haendel, Ruggiero
Ricci and Ivry Gitlis, to reconnect with the intense traditions that
were created during this period. Certain conditions are applied: each
one of the musicians in question pursues his own individual career as
a soloist and has a big personality. The moment has come for Geza to
make the connection between such unforgettable pasts and futures full
of hope.
Many celebrated friends and colleagues such as Martha Argerich, Michel
Legrand, Tamas Vasary, Ivry Gitlis, Mischa and Lily Maisky, Roman
Patkolo, Mihaela Ursuleasa et Gabriela Montero have already manifested
their will to collaborate in projects with Geza and the Virtuosi. This
is a gift for the young talents as of yet still less known to also
gain experience performing with his ensemble.

The Creation of a Foundation;
The founders would like to contribute to the promotion of classical
music of the future, as well as providing a new generation of artists
with opportunities. A principal goal of the foundation is also to
devote towards the support, management and promotion of the "Bohemian
Virtuosi," coordination different projects based in Hungary for
appearances on concert stages worldwide. Taking advantage of Geza's
double Swiss/American nationality, the foundation opens its doors to
patrons of the arts and sponsors. Not only should Geza's musical and
professional entourage be involved, but also the numerous amateurs and
public enthusiasts who are eager to participate in such an endeavor as
promoting incontestable talent.
The statutes of the foundation are available upon demand, and the
foundation will publish an activity report based on said statutes
annually keeping the contributors informed.

Rudolphe Czene

A graduate from the prestigious Franz Liszt Academy, Rudolphe occupies
a special place within the "Bohemian Virtuosi." Before the creation of
the orchestra he collaborated with Geza in a duo project consisting of
French music. Born in 1986, he is the pupil and protégé of Zoltan
Kocsis. Other great musicians such as Tamas Vasary and Peter Frankl
supported his talent and musical approach. He already has a solo
career in Hungary as well as on the international scene, his
undeniable qualities being appreciated by the public and his numerous
musical partners alike. One of his most recent successes amidst the
Virtuosi as a soloist was recently hailed by the great Martha
Argerich.

The Réperetoire

Thanks to a friendship with Michel Legrand, to whom we owe a treasury
of film music, often awarded Oscars such as the "Parapluies de
Cherbourg," "Eté 42..." The repertoire of the "Bohemian Virtuosi" is
thus rich in film music, that of Michel Legrand but also John
Williams, Enrico Morricone or Nino Rota.
The style of the ensemble also includes the compositions of Astor
Piazzola, such as the famous take on Vivaldi' Four Seasons or the
superb Oblivion.
Yet such an ensemble could not exist without the works for violin of
Bach, the unforgettable Havanaise or Rondo Cappricioso of Saint Saens,
the numerous arrangements and transcriptions such as those of Heifetz,
Chopin, Gershwin, Debussy, Sarasate, Liszt, Bartok, Kodaly and many
more wonders...