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3 unusual facts about Gilbert Varga


Gilbert Varga

From 1980-1985 Gilbert Varga was Chief Conductor of the Hofer Symphoniker and between 1985-1990 Chief Conductor of the Philharmonia Hungarica in Marl, with whom he toured throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.

In 2001-2002 his engagements included Orchestre National de Belgique, RAI National Symphony Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony (with whom he made a successful recording with trombonist Christian Lindberg) and performances at the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival.

International Violin Competition Henri Marteau

The 2011 jury consists of highly respected violinists/violin teachers from all over the world, headed by violinist and conductor Gilbert Varga.


National Orchestra of Belgium

In 2003, contestants in the final round of the Queen Elisabeth Music Competition were accompanied by the orchestra, under the direction of Gilbert Varga.


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