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The BFOBFO (British Friends of Budapest Festival Orchestra) was established to bolster the Orchestra’s efforts in the UK and globally.
As supporters of the Foundation, we aim to raise awareness and secure financial support for the BFO. We’re also committed to deepening our bonds with the Orchestra, whether we’re in the UK or in the heart of Budapest itself.
The Orchestra
The Budapest Festival Orchestra stands as a beacon of success within the global music scene, consistently ranked among the top ten orchestras worldwide.
At its helm is Music Director Iván Fischer, a founding father of the Orchestra whose leadership has been instrumental in its acclaim. The BFO operates on a distinctive model that nurtures the artistic talents of its musicians, resulting in a beautifully unified orchestral sound.
Both audiences and critics alike marvel at the ensemble’s enthralling chamber music performances and the infectious dynamism with which it shares the joy of music-making.
Renowned for its excellence, the orchestra graces the stages of the world’s most prestigious music venues and concert halls. From Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center in New York to Vienna’s Musikverein, the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and London’s Royal Albert Hall, the BFO is a sought-after guest. Their participation in esteemed music events like the Mostly Mozart Festival, the Salzburger Festspiele, and the Edinburgh International Festival underscores their global acclaim.
IVÁN FISCHER
Iván Fischer is the Music Director and a founder of the Budapest Festival Orchestra, while also fulfilling the role of Music Director at Berlin’s Konzerthaus and Konzerthausorchester.
His thirty-year-long partnership with the Budapest Festival Orchestra is one of the greatest success stories on the classical music scene. The BFO’s frequent worldwide tours as well as a series of critically acclaimed and fast-selling records, released first by Philips Classics and later by Channel Classics, have contributed to Iván Fischer’s reputation as one of the world’s most successful orchestral directors.
Meet The Board
