An interview with Prof. Gyorgy Pauk was held in 2019 during Stradfest 2019. Irma de Jong hosted an open conversation at an event organized by the Strad. To commemorate Pauk's birthday on October 26th, we decided to edit the interview for our iClassical Community.
Topics:
01.13 Style Gyorgy Pauk about style in violin playing
04.57 Singing
06.24 Presence
08.38 Sustain the Sound & Bow Technique
11.15 Biggest compliment
12.15 Folk Music
15.30 Pauk's Education
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Honoring the Legacy of Gyorgy Pauk (1936–2024)
Recognized as one of the leading violinists of his generation, Gyorgy Pauk was born in Budapest and educated at the renowned Franz Liszt Academy. After more than five decades on the world’s greatest stages, he gave his farewell concert in 2008 with the Budapest Festival Orchestra under Iván Fischer.
As a Professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London and Professor Emeritus of the Franz Liszt Academy, he shared his artistry with generations of violinists, inspiring students across Europe, the US, and Asia.
He performed on the magnificent Massart Stradivarius (1714) — an instrument worthy of his golden touch.
On November 18, 2024, Prof. Pauk passed away in Budapest at the age of 88.
His music, teaching, and spirit will continue to resonate in the hearts of musicians worldwide.
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