Roby Lakatos & his ensemble

What to expect

Roby Lakatos and his ensemble mix classical music, jazz and Gypsy music.

Roby Lakatos is an exceptional Hungarian violinist and a direct heir of János Bihari, the ‘king of Gypsy violinists’.

He trained within his family and at the Béla Bartók Conservatory in Budapest.

He made his name in Belgium with performances at the Brussels club Les Ateliers de la Grande Île.

• Family tradition goes back seven generations.
• Performed on major stages and festivals worldwide.
• Performed with prestigious orchestras.
• Worked with Herbie Hancock and Joshua Bell.
• Also worked with Stéphane Grappelli.
• Repertoire ranges from Brahms to John Williams.
• Style includes jazz improvisation and left-hand pizzicato.
• Members are young virtuoso musicians.
• Rooted in Hungarian folk and classical training.