Kalman Berkes

Background

Berkes was born in Budapest on May 8, 1952.

Education

He graduated from the Budapest Liszt Music Academy in 1972.

Career

He founded the Budapest Wind Ensemble in 1982. His recording of Bartók"s Contrasts was a Gramophone Magazine Editor"s Choice.

Achievements

• He won second place at the Geneva International Music Competition in 1974, and his Opera Wind Quintet was a prize-winner in Munich in 1975.

Membership

He was principal clarinetist in the Hungarian State Opera, the Budapest Philharmonic and the Budapest Festival Orchestra, and was a member of the Budapest Chamber Ensemble.