Tibor Varga

Tibor Varga (July 4, 1921 – 2003) was a Hungarian violinist and conductor.

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July 4 - 1921 - 2003 - Hungarian - Violinist - Conductor

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He was born in Györ, Hungary and studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. He made his first public appearance at the age of 6 and performed the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto at the age of 10. He began touring Europe when he was 14.

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Franz Liszt Academy of Music - Budapest - Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto

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He moved to London in 1947 and to Sion in Switzerland in 1956, where he founded a music festival.

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London - Sion - Switzerland

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He had an extensive recording career with numerous labels. His conducting career led to the establishment of a chamber orchestra bearing his name in Detmold, Germany. He also co-founded a music school with cellist André Navarra and violists Bruno Giuranna and Nobuko Imai. In addition, he founded an international competition which bears his name.

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Germany - André Navarra - Bruno Giuranna - Nobuko Imai

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