JULY 1, 2003 @ 7:30 PM

The Naumburg Orchestra
Gregory Vajda, conductor
Antal Szalai, violin

Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904)
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 53

Antal Szalai, soloist

Leo Weiner (1885-1960) US Premiere
Carnival Humoresque (Fasching), Op. 5

Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967)
Summer Evening
Galanta Dances

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Gregory Vajda – conductor Gregory Vajda has fast become one of Hungary’s finest young conductors. Recognized for his strength and intensity in conducting nineteenth and twentieth century repertoire, Mr. Vajda has recently been appointed as Assistant Conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Antal Szalai – violin soloist One of the most exciting violinists of his generation, Antal Szalai has already compiled extensive experience as a soloist with major orchestras and has given recitals in some of the most prestigious venues in the world. He has already issued three recordings, “The Leo Weiner Album”, “Antal Szalai plays Bach/Kreisler/Ysaye/Petrovics” on BMC Records, and “Antal Szalai plays Leopold Auer Violin Transcriptions” on Hungaroton Records, with more planned in the near future.