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ATA Allstar Artists present Antal Szalai and his Gypsy Band -- Clayton

Published: 9 July 2008

Antal Szalai is considered the best gypsy violin soloist in the world and the recipient of the coveted Ferenc Liszt Award in 2005.

He comes from a family of gypsy musicians. He studied the violin at the Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music in Hungary, and then in 1967 joined the Honved Ensemble, a musical organisation which comprises a symphonic orchestra, a folk dance troupe, a choir and a gypsy orchestra.

The ensemble was supported by the Hungarian Government and the Hungarian National Army. He became leader of the Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra in 1969.

Come and hear the evergreen traditional Hungarian and International Gypsy melodies as well as some of the most popular highlights from the world of operetta.

Time: 8 pm
Date: Thursday 10 July, 2008
Venue: Alexander Theatre, Building 7, Clayton campus
Ticket prices: Adult $49.90, Concession $39.90
Bookings:Telephone on +61 3 9905 1111.

For further information contact boxoffice@adm.monash.edu.au or visit the Performing Arts website.