Clarinet
Pannon Portrait
A clarinettist from a renowned musical family in Gödöllő, Bangó Lajos joined the world-famous Rajkó Orchestra in 1975. He remained with the ensemble for twelve years, studied under Farkas Gyula, and performed with the Rajkó Orchestra in numerous countries around the world.
Career
Bangó Lajos was born in Gödöllő into a renowned family of musicians. Music and musical tradition surrounded him from an early age: his father was a primás, or lead violinist, while his grandfather was a well-known clarinettist. He therefore grew up naturally immersed in the world of Hungarian Roma music and a musical tradition passed down through generations.
A defining milestone in his musical career came in 1975, when he was admitted to the world-renowned Rajkó Orchestra. He remained a member of the ensemble for twelve years. He studied under Farkas Gyula, whose guidance helped him further develop his musicianship and instrumental skills.
During his years with the Rajkó Orchestra, Bangó Lajos gained extensive international stage experience. He performed with the ensemble in numerous countries around the world, experiencing at a young age the high standard of performance and musical tradition that made the Rajkó Orchestra internationally renowned.
To this day, his career is rooted in the musical heritage of his family, the professional knowledge he acquired during his years with the Rajkó Orchestra, and several decades of experience as a performing musician.
With the Pannon Orchestra
As a member of the Pannon Cigányzenekar, Bangó Lajos enriches the ensemble with decades of performing experience, his distinctive clarinet playing and the musical knowledge he acquired during his years with the Rajkó Orchestra.
Something Few People Know About Me
Music runs in my family: my father was a primás, or lead violinist, and my grandfather was a well-known clarinettist. The clarinet and the world of Roma music have therefore been part of my life since childhood.