Double Bass
Pannon Portrait
Farkas Sándor began his musical studies with the Rajkó Orchestra in 1976. During his career, he performed in the orchestras of Ernő Kállai Kiss and Sándor Lakatos and later spent thirteen years as a musician at the Mágnáskert Restaurant. Today, he is the principal double bassist of the Pannon Cigányzenekar.
Career
Farkas Sándor was born on 6 September 1959 in Miskolc. He began his musical studies with the Rajkó Orchestra in 1976, where he acquired the essential foundations of Hungarian Gypsy music and ensemble playing.
After completing his studies, he began his professional career as a member of Ernő Kállai Kiss’s orchestra. He was later invited to perform at Budapest’s legendary Mátyás Pince, where he played in the orchestra of Sándor Lakatos. Another important chapter of his career was the Mágnáskert Restaurant, where he performed for thirteen years.
Throughout his decades-long career, he gained extensive experience alongside distinguished orchestra leaders of Hungarian Gypsy music. Traditional ensemble playing, a strong musical foundation and the experience accumulated over many years continue to define his musicianship today.
He is currently the principal double bassist of the Pannon Cigányzenekar, where his experience and playing provide an important part of the orchestra’s rhythmic and harmonic foundation.
With the Pannon Orchestra
As principal double bassist, Farkas Sándor brings decades of professional experience and accomplished ensemble playing to the Pannon Cigányzenekar.