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Born into the legendary family of gypsy violinists descended from Janos Bihari in 1965, Roby Lakatos was introduced to music as a child and made his public debut as first violinist in a gypsy band at the age of nine. He learned his craft not only within the bosom of his own family but also at the Béla Bartók Conservatory of Budapest, where he won first prize for classical violin in 1984. Since then, his career has evolved with an ever increasing number of international concerts and engagements. He has performed at all the major international festivals in Europe, the USA, Japan, South-Korea, Australia, and China.

Roby Lakatos is a violinist who defies classification: his work together with his ensemble, with its unique vision of gypsy music, its talent for improvisation and its musical curiosity (across all genres) and his skill as a composer make him one of the most intriguing and accomplished musical talents in the world today.
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Fire Dance is an explosive mix of authentic Gypsy music with great themes from all around the world. With superb panache, Roby and his Ensemble offer some of their finest and most electrifying program. True gypsy traditionals like "Ciflico," "Divertimento" or "Hejre Kati" are performed with the highest degree of energy, dedication and virtuosity. Lyrical moments like the "Nocturne of June 11" (Cséki) or "Papa Can You Hear Me" (Legrand) are full of tenderness, passion and delicacy.

With his...
Posted: Mar-1-2005
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"If the Assad brothers brought the feeling, the Roby Lakatos Ensemble brought the fire. Lakatos donned a sparkling blazer with a matching belt buckle and red leather pants, and the music shifted direction as quickly as the bow of his violin. Also known as the 'devil's fiddler,' Lakatos and his band showcased an eclectic range of influences that spanned classical, jazz, and even hinted at blues. They even added rock n' roll flavor with solos by each member, including the cimbalom player."
— Savannah Magazine
Posted: Apr-1-2010