Zoltán Kocsis, one of the defining figures of Hungarian music over the past five decades, established a tradition by giving a charity concert each year on his birthday, inviting his friends and fellow musicians. This noble tradition was revived by the Hungarian National Philharmonic and in 2021, five years after the pianist's death, 30 May was christened Hungarian Classical Music Day. In 2022, on the 70th anniversary of the birth of the acclaimed master, the evening is devoted to works by classical Hungarian composers of the 20th century alongside modern-day Hungarian music. The piece by Tímea Dragony inspired by Scandinavian mythology is a world premiere.

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