György Cziffra Memorial Year event series

Hungary is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the world-famous Hungarian pianist, György Cziffra’s birthday within the framework of an official Memorial Year. UNESCO also lists the jubilee as a recommended anniversary.

To commemorate Cziffra’s 100th birthday, concerts, lectures, masterclasses, children’s activities, initiatives to foster young talent will be held in the major cities and concert halls of international music life in collaboration with Hungarian and international music organisations, orchestras and the leading performers of the world.

More than 100 events, 15 countries, 35 cities worldwide

• Paris – Radio France, Salle Gaveau
• New York – Lincoln Center
• Geneva – Victoria Hall
• London – Covent Garden, Cadogan Hall
• Prague – Smetena Hall
• Senlis – Fondation Cziffra
• Budapest – MÜPA, Liszt Academy of Music