Gabriella Berkes & Robert Ratonyi
vocal / piano Duo from Hungary

The concerts of the Gabriella Berkes - Robert Ratonyi Duet radiate professionalism that meets the highest musical demands.

A uniquely demanding,mesmerizing and sophisticated piano-singing duo from all aspects of their elegant music, who conjure unique glamor and charm on the concert stage with a great selection of broadway musicals, jazz evergreens, film hits and pop classics.

Gabriella Berkes had an exciting career. She appeared in 36 films and sang the biggest roles in musical and operetta literature abroad for a long time. When she returned home, she was a popular performer on podiums and stages. In 1988, she won the A Star Is Born song competition. She has released several pop albums (one special with Gyorgy Vukan/Musical With a Touch) of Jazz and is the owner of four Golden Records.

Robert Ratonyi is one of the most outstanding and acknowledged two time Artisjus Awarded Hungarian jazz pianist, arranger, and composer. Since 1975, he has played with almost all the leading Hungarian jazz musicians and many world stars at national and international jazz festivals. He composed and arranged countless TV, film, theater and jazz music (including more than 400 television productions.)His latest album Mellifluous released in 2023.

The two artists of the highest caliber can imbue the performance with brilliant technical precision and dramatic finesse, the singer's acting commitment, and the pianist's extremely versatile jazz affinity.

Their interpretation is rich and lush, sometimes intentionally somnolent and silky-smooth, plaintive and passionately lush.

These songs, most of which are written by masters of the American Songbook - Jule Styne, Richard Rodgers and Harold Arlen, Cole Porter - fulfill the unspoken promise of entertainment.

Soaring and amazingly gorgeous colors characterize their performance. Flawless conviction, searing pathos, with heart-breaking phrasing and intonation.

The acoustic sound of this performance is absolutely crystal clear and capture everything down to the smallest details. And it all of this with an ease of listenability.

With rare talents, the two musicians transform their mutual vibrations into melodic spells.

As an extra special feature, the duet is often extended by an acoustic jazz trio,adding another exciting, dynamic style to their performance.

A special evening, which with its soundscape, playfulness on stage, humor, but still deeply touching passionate songs, offers an opportunity for complete relaxation! It invites you on a special musical journey into a music world "tailored for us"!

Web site: www.ratonyirobert.hu