Gabora Horváth László

Gabora Horváth László is a distinctive violinist of the younger generation of Hungarian Gypsy musicians and continues the musical legacy of a family with a long and distinguished tradition.

An important milestone in his artistic career came in 2019, when he won second prize at the Balatonfüred Prímás Competition and received a special prize in the solo violin category of the Carnegie Hall Music Competition. Two years later, in 2021, he won the Balatonfüred Prímás Competition.

In recent years, he has worked with prominent artists of the Hungarian Gypsy music tradition, including Bangó Margit, Roby Lakatos, Lendvay Csócsi József, Berki László and Puka Károly. He has performed with the ensemble of Kossuth Prize-winning guitarist Snétberger Ferenc, as well as with his own formations, on prestigious international stages across Europe, America and Israel. His appearances have included the Prado Museum and the National Auditorium in Madrid, the Ronald Reagan Center in Washington, and the Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv.

Since 2024, he has been one of the lead violinists of the Pannon Cigányzenekar.

His playing combines the centuries-old traditions of Hungarian Gypsy music with a contemporary stage presence and his own distinctive musical character. He considers it his artistic mission to ensure that Hungarian Gypsy music is not only preserved, but also reaches new audiences and future generations, while taking its rightful place on the international music scene.