VIII. MiraTone
Festival and Academy 2026

MiraTone’s vision is rooted in the belief that chamber music should be both intimate and inclusive, accessible yet uncompromising in quality. Its programming unites diverse artistic voices from across the globe, fostering an environment where seasoned artists, emerging virtuosi, and curious audiences converge in a shared musical journey. The Festival brings together top-tier performers and educators for a week of over a dozen public concerts and hundreds of intensive master classes that spotlight the creative process.

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MiraTone has drawn master class participants from over 25 countries, many of whom have gone on to win international competitions and become members of major orchestras worldwide. What sets MiraTone apart is its uniquely holistic approach: participants are immersed in a rigorous artistic experience that integrates technique, interpretation, and intercultural exchange at the highest level.

In addition to its annual Budapest edition, MiraTone has also presented successful satellite editions in Spain and Bulgaria, further expanding its international reach and cultural impact.

Under the artistic direction of Miranda Liu, the festival continues to push artistic boundaries while staying grounded in the European chamber music tradition. Its cosmopolitan ethos and commitment to excellence have positioned MiraTone among the most exciting classical music events in Central Europe today.

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The MiraTone Festival and Academy has twice been honored with the prestigious EFFE Label as a “Remarkable Arts Festival”, awarded by the European Festivals Association (EFA) for its artistic excellence, innovation, community impact, sustainability, and international collaboration. 

 

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Festival Artists Since the Establishment of MiraTone

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Since its founding in 2019, the MiraTone Festival and Academy has proudly welcomed an exceptional and diverse array of artists from across the globe. These esteemed musicians have contributed to the Festival as performers, educators, and/or mentors, helping shape MiraTone’s identity as a truly international center for chamber music excellence.

 

Violin
Miranda Liu (USA/Hungary), Daniel Rumler (Slovakia), Vlad Stanculeasa (Spain), Alexandra Tirsu (Moldova/Austria), Gabriel Croitoru (Romania), Haruka Nagao (Japan), Ioana Cristina Goicea (Romania/Austria)

 

Viola
Tomáš Krejbich (Czech Republic), Matthieu Herzog (France), Isabel Villanueva (Spain), László Móré (Hungary) Inés Picado (Spain), Haruka Nagao (Japan)

 

Cello
Bartosz Koziak (Poland), Magdalena Bojanowicz (Poland), Kyril Zlotnikov (Israel/Portugal), Tomáš Jamník (Czech Republic)

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Double Bass
Ján Krigovský (Slovakia)

 

Flute
Noémi Győri (Hungary/UK), Adriana Ferreira (Portugal)

 

Clarinet
Csaba Pálfi (Hungary), Boyan Ivanov (Bulgaria/UK), Csaba Klenyán (Hungary), Darío Mariño (Spain), Horácio Ferreira (Portugal)

 

Harp
Klára Bábel (Hungary)

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Piano
Georgy Tchaidze (Russia/Germany), Ilya Kondratiev (Russia/UK), László Borbély (Hungary), Josu de Solaun (Spain), János Balázs (Hungary), Misi Boros (Hungary), Simeon Goshev (Bulgaria), Adrienne Hauser (Hungary), Paweł Kowalski (Poland)

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Ensembles

V4 String Quartet (Hungary/Slovakia/Czech Republic/Poland), Bennewitz Quartet (Czech Republic), Central European String Quartet (Hungary), Central European Strings (Hungary), Rousse Philharmonic Orchestra (Bulgaria)

 

Piano Accompanists
Míra Nagy (Hungary), Orsolya Soós (Hungary), Kinga Várallyay (Hungary), Bertalan Robotka (Hungary)

 

 

The 2024 Program Book can be downloaded from here: