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Performer Information

Ondrej Lenárd

Conductor

Slovak Philharmonic
Tokyo Philharmonic

Ondrej Lenárd is a prominent Slovak conductor, born on September 9, 1942, in Krompachy, Slovakia, which was then part of Hungary. His career has been marked by notable achievements and collaborations with various esteemed orchestras and opera theatres. Lenárd served as the principal conductor of the Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra from 1977 to 1990, and from 1991 to 2001, he was at the helm of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra. During his time with these orchestras, he performed works such as Ján Levoslav Bella’s “Wieland der Schmied” and has an extensive discography including recordings for the Marco Polo and Naxos labels.

In addition to his work in Slovakia, Lenárd has been a significant figure in international music circles. He has been closely associated with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, where he has been serving as Honorary Conductor since 2001. His international engagements have included appearances with renowned groups like the Czech Philharmonic, Munich Philharmonic, and Vienna State Opera. Furthermore, Lenárd has been a Permanent Conductor of both the National Theatre and State Opera in Prague.

Throughout his career, Lenárd has been recognized for his skillful conducting, particularly in the realms of orchestral and opera music. His contributions to the classical music world are marked by a deep understanding of the genre and a dedication to bringing renowned works to audiences globally.

Source: Tokyo Philharmonic 

Performances
#
Date
Venue
City
Country
Festival
Organiser
Artist(s)
Ensemble(s)
Work(s) Performed
1
July 5, 1992
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Athens
Greece
Athens Festival
Athens Festival
Ondrej Lenárd (conductor)
Slovak Philharmonic
Daemon, Op. 50
Works
#
Cover Image
Catalogue Number
Work Title
Subtitle
Opus
Instrumentation
Remarks
Work Page
1
YSC93
Daemon

Symphonic Fantasy
50

3333-4231, Harp, Celesta, Timpani, Percussion (Glockenspiel with Mallets, Xylophone, Cymbals, Large Tam-Tam, Triangle, Bass Drum), Strings (16, 16, 12, 12, 8)
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References
  1. Valia Christopoulou, Yorgos Sicilianos Catalogue of Works [Κατάλογος Έργων Γιώργου Σισιλιάνου] (Athens: Panas Music Papagrigoriou - Nakas, 2011) , 129
  2. Anastasios Rupert Arthur Mavroudis, Sicilianos, The Greek Modernist: Performing Selected Chamber Works and Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 51 (Athens: Benaki Museum, 2020) , 9, 276
  3. Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. “Ondrej Lenárd - Honorary Conductor.” Accessed November 1, 2024. https://www.tpo.or.jp/en/about/conductor/detail-45.php
  4. Dimitris Agrafiotis, Theodore Antoniou, Tatsis Apostolidis, Valia Christopoulou, Giorgos Demertzis, Popi Eustratiadi, Byron Fidetzis, Gianni Ioannides, Apostolos Kostios, Giorgos Kouroupos, Katy Romanou, Yorgos Sicilianos, Michalis Stathopoulos, Nikos Synodinos, and Nikos B. Tsouchlos. Yorgos Sicilianos: In the Avant-Garde of Contemporary Music [Γιώργος Σισιλιανός - Ο συνθέτης στην πρωτοπορία της σύγχρονης μουσικής]. Edited by Valentini Tselika. (Athens: Benaki Museum, 2007) , 186
  5. Kostas Chardas, Giorgos Demertzis, Charis Dimaras, Nikos Maliaras, Giorgos Sakallieros, Nikos B. Tsouchlos, Markos Tsetsos, and Panos Vlagopoulos. Yorgos Sicilianos 1920-2005 - Anniversary Tribute [Γιωργος Σισιλιανος 1920-2005 Επετειακο αφιερωμα]. Edited by Stephania Merakos and Valia Vraka. (Athens: Friends of Music Association, 2016) , 92, 118