Mate Szucs

Máté Szücs is a Hungarian-born award-winning violist, known for his versatile career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player. He gained prominence as the principal violist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 2011 to 2018, where he also performed as a soloist, notably in Bartók's Viola Concerto. Máté transitioned to the viola at seventeen and pursued his studies at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, the Royal Conservatory of Flanders in Antwerp, and the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth in Waterloo, Belgium, graduating with highest honors. He has collaborated with renowned musicians such as Janine Jansen and Frank-Peter Zimmermann, and has performed as a soloist with orchestras like the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Flanders and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen.

Máté Szücs is a dedicated educator, teaching at prestigious institutions including the Karajan Academy, the Hanns Eisler University in Berlin, and currently as a professor of viola at the Haute école de musique de Genève. He regularly conducts masterclasses worldwide, sharing his expertise with aspiring musicians. His musical repertoire includes a wide range of classical pieces, and he has been involved in various recordings showcasing his mastery of the viola. Despite his extensive background, it appears that Máté Szücs's recent releases are not well-documented in the provided search results. However, his contributions to classical music and education continue to be celebrated globally.

Genres

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Brahms: Complete Piano Quartets

Johannes Brahms•

Giovanni Guzzo•

Mate Szucs•

Miklós Perényi•

Dénes Várjon

Album - 12 Tracks - Released March 1, 2024