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Gergely Bogányi

ゲルゲイ・ボガーニ

Gergely Bogányi

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1974-01-04 (Vác)
Nationality
Hungarian
Languages
Hungarian, English
Residence History
Budapest, Hungary

Career

Occupations
Pianist, Piano Designer
Active Years
1996-2024

Education

Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Faculty of Music / Piano Department
Country: Hungary
Studied with László Baranyay
Sibelius Academy
Faculty of Music / Piano Department
Country: Finland
Studied with Matti Raekallio
Indiana University
Jacobs School of Music / Piano Department
Country: United States
Studied with György Sebök

Awards

International Franz Liszt Piano Competition
1996
Organization: Filharmonia Budapest
Result: 優勝
Liszt Prize
2000
Organization: Ministry of Cultural Heritage
Result: 受賞
Cross of Merit of the White Rose of Finland
2000
Organization: President of the Republic of Finland
Result: 受賞
Gramofon Prize
2001
Work: Chopin's complete piano works
Category: 最優秀コンサートイベントおよびハンガリー最高演奏家
Result: 受賞
Kossuth Prize
2004
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Bibliography

  • Mozart: Sonatas
  • Beethoven: 10 Sonatas
  • Schubert: Sonatas, Impromptus
  • Schumann: Sonatas, Fantasie etc.
  • Chopin: Complete
  • Liszt: Sonata in B minor etc.
  • Brahms: Variations etc.
  • Bartók: Various works

Legacy

One of the leading pianists of his generation in Hungary, known also for his revolutionary piano designs using carbon composites.

Quotes

  • There have been no major developments in piano construction in over 100 years.
    Source: Interview

Trivia

  • From a musical family; his brother is conductor Tibor Bogányi.
  • Appointed citizen of honour in his hometown Vác at age 22.
  • Designer of the revolutionary Bogányi Piano made primarily of carbon composites.