Music a'la Cigánski Diabli - Gypsy Devils
"Gypsy Devils" (Slovak name of formation "Cigánski Diabli" ) bring original, fresh and virtuous works, nobly arrangements, unusual musical combinations and a new temperament image. Tradition is enriched by their solo musical projects, by cooperation with symphonic and chamber orchestras, and many great artists. read more ...
"Gypsy Devils" (Slovak name of formation "Cigánski Diabli" ) bring original, fresh and virtuous works, nobly arrangements, unusual musical combinations and a new temperament image. Tradition is enriched by their solo musical projects, by cooperation with symphonic and chamber orchestras, and many great artists.
To name some: Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen and Vienna string quartet, P. Gulda, R. Vargas, P. Dvorsky, Gypsy Kings and R.Astley.
Combine classical pieces, for instance by A. Vivaldi, J. S. Bach, F. Liszt,T. Albinoni, J. Haydn, W. A. Mozart, N. Paganini, J. Brahms, P. Sarasate, A. Dvořák, G. Bizet, etc. with other musical genres: Jazz, Ethno, Flamenco, Gypsy music and others included and add great rhythmical and harmonic changes enriched with extraordinary virtuosity - that is an integral part of the artistic character of the orchestra called Gypsy Devils' Music Style.
Performed at 5 continents and in 35 countries in the world – USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, China, South Korea, Mexico, Egypt… and almost the whole Europe. Special events: EXPO Zaragoza 2008, EXPO Shanghai 2010, Winter Olympics-Vancouver 2010, Summer Olympics London 2012
Prestigious concert stages where the orchestra performed include Berlin Philharmonics, Komische Oper-Berlin, Kozerthaus-Berlin, Royal Opera House-London, Hans Max Saal-Munich, Smetanova síň-Prague, Konzert und Kongressaal-Luzern, Concert Hall-Melbourne, Goldener Saal-Musikverein-Vienna, Is Sanat Hall-Istanbul, Culture Palaise –Novosibirsk, etc.
Festivals: Bad Kissinger Sommer, Beethovenfest Bonn, David Oistrach Festival Pärnu, Liszt Festival Raiding, Euroclassic Pirmasens, World Arts festival Jeju, "Prague Spring" – the Czech republic, Silk Road International Arts Festival – Xi' an, China
Members
Ernest Šarközi
Arrangements and cymbalo
The artistic director
Silvia Šarközi
Solo singing and cello
Štefan Banyák
Violin
Jozef Farkaš
Viola
Robert Fehér
Double-bass
Awards
MASTER AWARD - Ministry of Culture, China
WORLD MASTER AWARD - South Korea
"Gold CD" for the album "Carmen"
"Woman of the Year" Award in the field of culture for Silvia Šarközi
"Gold CD" for the album "Good Times - Dobré časy"
"Gold and platinum CD" for the album "Devils Christmas - Diabolské Vianoce"
"Gold and platinum CD" for the album "Gypsy Devils - Cigánski Diabli"
"3 Grammy" Awards from the Slovak Academy of Music
"Best Gypsy Orchestra in the World" Award - International Festival in Ciechocinek - Poland