István Bátori

Organist

NEWS & Updates

New Album by István Bátori – Il Transilvano (1593, 1609)

Discover the complete music of Il Transilvano by Girolamo Diruta, brought to life in a groundbreaking new recording by István Bátori.

Recorded on the magnificent Renaissance organ by Graziadio Antegnati at the Basilica Palatina di Santa Barbara in Mantua, this album offers a rare chance to hear Diruta’s visionary treatise performed on the very sound-world for which it was conceived.

Now available for streaming on Spotify, the recording combines historical authenticity with artistic brilliance, making it an essential listen for lovers of early keyboard music and Renaissance culture.

Listen now and step into the musical universe of the late 16th century.

BOOK PRESENTATION IN TRANSYLVANIA – CLUJ NAPOCA

NEW CD RELEASE

A CD Hommage to the Music of the Members of the Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna in the 17th-18th Centuries.

The new recording by István Bátori and Boyana Maynalovska takes listeners on a journey through the musical world of Bologna at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. Recorded at the Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna, the album features chamber music and works for solo organ by academic composers of that period.

The repertoire was brought to light through original research by Bátori and Maynalovska, who worked with historical manuscripts and early prints preserved in Bologna. The recording also highlights the unique sound of the Accademia’s historic Traeri organ (1673), heard here in a rare role within chamber performance.

Published by NovAntiqua, this release offers a vivid portrait of Bologna’s rich and refined musical culture.

Last concerts

On May 18, Istvan Batori performed an outstanding organ concert at Ljubljana Cathedral, organized by Filharmonia Magyarorszag and Imago Slovenia. The program featured works by J.S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann, Frank Bridge, and Franz Liszt. The concert was a remarkable event, celebrating the timeless beauty of classical compositions.

Istvan Batori performed two exceptional concerts with the University of Bamberg Choir – conductor Wilhelm Schmids – in Italy. The first concert took place in Bologna at the Church of the Holy Trinity, where the audience was captivated by a diverse repertoire that showcased both sacred and contemporary pieces. The second concert was held in Rome at the Church of Santa Maria dell’Anima, offering a unique blend of classical and modern choral works, highlighting the choir’s versatility and Batori’s masterful organ accompaniment. Both events were celebrated for their exceptional artistry and spiritual depth.

Istvan Batori has recently released a new recording of the toccatas, ricercars, and canzoni for organ from the treatise “Il Transilvano” by Girolamo Diruta. This exquisite collection was performed on the Renaissance Antegnati organ of the Palatine Basilica of Santa Barbara in Mantua. The recording showcases the rich, historical sound of the renowned instrument, offering listeners an authentic experience of Renaissance music. Stay tuned!