Rákász Gergely (Fotó: Rózsa Erika)

Gergely Rákász gave his first concert at the age of 15 as the youngest concert organist in the country. He studied and performed in the United States until 2005, and has so far performed over 1,500 shows in major cities in Hungary, Europe and America. His unique vision mixes classical music with youthful dynamism. With his scenic concerts, he created a new genre that brought classical music and instrumentation closer to tens of thousands of people with the help of fine art, dance and acting.

Nearly 30,000 people have watched his “A Concert in Blue” program across Europe. In his “Bachalley” project, for the first time in the world, he connected the two most distant ends of the artistic palette: Bach’s fugues and Street Dance. His production of Water Music on the Danube, the Rhine and the Seine is a desired destination for culture-loving travelers every year. He played for the Danish Crown Princess, the Prime Minister of Hungary, and the WHO. In his charity projects, he and his audience support a number of noble goals, the most significant of all is the better future for those living in the children’s home of the Franciscan brother, Csaba Böjte. At his concerts, he captivates the audience not only with his play, but also with interesting background stories from music history. As part of his school program, he has given concerts in more than 100 Hungarian schools, and nearly 60,000 students have become acquainted with classical organ music.

His foundation, launched in 2018, organizes concerts for Hungarian communities living beyond the borders of the motherland, with the participation of Hungarian artists. Each concert is viewed as a stitch between two divided nationalities. He has released ten solo albums. He is the Cultural Ambassador of Győr, his hometown, and a Knight Templar.

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