MAO Meets the Masters | Illés Szabó meets Pat Metheny (HU)

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MAO meets the masters! – the Autumn Concert Series of the Modern ArtOrchestra What happens when a composer truly encounters the artists who shaped their musicalthinking? They do not simply quote or imitate them — they question, reflect, and continuethe conversation. MAO meets the masters! is the autumn concert series of the Modern Art Orchestra, bringing these deeply personal and artistic encounters to life. Closely connected composers and arrangers of the orchestra enter into dialogue with internationally acclaimed masters — not merely as a tribute, but as a living contemporary reflection. The iconic figures of big band history appear here as sources of inspiration, while today’s composers speak in their own voice. Familiar musical languages meet new ideas, and past and present illuminate one another. Each evening features two performances (6:30 PM and 9:00 PM), offering audiences the chance to experience these unique musical dialogues from different perspectives. The second concert brings together Illés Szabó and the rich, multi-layered musical universeof Pat Metheny. Illés Szabó i