Gábor Káli : Reviews

CONDUCTOR

The Janáček Philharmonic is at its best here, and conductor Gábor Káli is an excellent choice. His ideas align perfectly with the soloist’s intention. Káli confidently leads the orchestra in precise ensemble playing and even finds layers in the score that remained hidden from previous recordings […] Tomáš Vrána and the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava, together with conductor Gábor Káli, have created one of the greatest musical sensations of our time.

Milan Bátor, Ostravan, August 2025

Under the direction of Gábor Káli, the Graz Philharmonic were at their best this evening; the music glowed and shimmered with brilliant colours

Isabella Steppan, Bachtrack, November 2022

The orchestra, under the expert baton of Gábor Káli, swelled and flowed and burst through the violin to great effect.

Káli led the orchestra brilliantly, finding every opportunity to bring melodies to the fore, guiding perfect execution of complex rhythms, changes in mood, dynamics, tempo, and tone. He managed an exceptional equilibrium, so the solos, pairs, and sections of the orchestra were perfectly clear and balanced and not in competition with each other.

Tamsin Evans. Regional News – Eyes on Wellington, May 2025

 

Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg (Bluebeard’s Castle)

“Gábor Káli conducted the Budapest Festival Orchestra wonderfully. The level of the concert was breathtaking […]. He moved around Bartók’s tonal language as naturally as the musicians themselves […] offering the Elbphilharmonie audience a rare experience.”

Verena Fischer-Zernin, Hamburger Abendblatt, March 2019

 

Salzburg Festival, RSO Wien

Gábor Káli made full use of the opportunities presented to him… and succeeded in shedding new light on the score (Dvorak “New World Symphony”)

Wilhelm Sinkovicz, Die Presse, August 2019