![]() He frequently gives master classes and recitals and guest conducts mass cello ensembles at cello congresses around the world. He was the founder and conductor of the “Virtuosi of New York” and “Virtuosi of San Francisco.” He formed the first cello quartet in America in the 1950’s and spawned a worldwide movement of cello ensembles. Many of his former students hold positions in symphony orchestras and universities throughout the world.Īs a conductor, he led the Budapest Symphony, San Leandro Symphony, and the Aspen and Shreveport Festivals. ![]() He has taught at the University of Toronto, Stanford, San Francisco State, University of California at Santa Cruz, and the University of Houston. Varga received the distinguished title of “Chevalier du Violoncelle” from Indiana University for prestigious cellists who have dedicated their careers and teaching to the improvement of the art of cello playing. Varga has premiered numerous pieces for solo cello and is eagerly sought after by composers to present their works.Īs cellist with the Borodin Piano Trio and former Professor at the University of Houston (retired July 2000), he was a member of the Léner and Canadian String Quartets, Trio Concertante, and Crown Chamber Players. He is highly praised for his numerous recordings on the Vox, RCA, Columbia, Decca, CRI, Period, and MusiCelli labels. He has been the featured soloist, chamber musician, and master teacher at the Aspen, Chautauqua, and Shreveport festivals, among others for over 40 years. ![]() Varga has appeared as soloist with orchestras across the USA, Europe, Japan, Australia, South America, and the former Soviet Union. He served as the Principal Cellist of the New York Philharmonic for 11 years under Dimitri Mitropoulos and Leonard Bernstein. Hungarian-American cellist Laszlo Varga has an international reputation as soloist, recording artist, and master teacher.
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