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Music is a spiritual journey for me, through which I not only discover the world but also myself. Every note is a step closer to the deepest manifestation of existence.
Music and Me
My name is Sándor Szabó, a multi-instrumentalist performer, composer, and independent music researcher. For me, music is more than just art—it is a transcendental force field that can be directly experienced, revealing a continuously unfolding, more complete world. In my concerts, improvisation plays a central role, making each performance unique and unrepeatable. My aim is to create a shared experience of presence with my audience.
In my music, the ancient meets the modern, and the eastern intertwines with the Western musical world. In addition to guitars, I play numerous exotic Eastern stringed and plucked instruments. For over four decades, I have traveled the world with my music and performances, earning recognition as an internationally acclaimed musician. As a “musical archaeologist,” I explore the possible classical music of our ancestors, transforming my findings into artistic expressions for contemporary audiences during my concerts.
Listen to my latest albums
The Art of the 16-string Guitar IV
This album is the fourth volume in a series I began decades ago. It also differs conceptually from the first three albums. I set out to explore new compositional ideas rarely heard on the guitar, and this was paired with an additional concept: performing duos and trios with myself, though a few pieces have remained as solos.
Echolocation XI
The eleventh installment of the Echolocation album series features a highly acclaimed guest musician, Arve Henriksen.
Echolocation XII. Forgotten Hymns
The twelfth installment of the Echolocation album series features special guest musicians Vera Brátán, Mark Wingfield, and Emil Gherasim.
The Szabó-Major Oriental Project
My lectures on the ancient world of music and culture
I regularly give lectures on music by invitation across the country. In my presentations, I guide the audience into the mysterious world of ancient music and culture, enriched with live instrumental illustrations and historical insights. My topics include Hungary’s musical heritage, the relationship between cosmology, rituals, and music, as well as the sacred experience of music. If you’re interested in organizing a lecture, feel free to contact me through any of my provided contact details.
In search of ancient Hungarian classical music
A presentation of musical archaeology as a research project embodied in art, illustrated with live instrumental music.
The mystery of the lost Hungarian major scale
The fascinating story of a rediscovered Hungarian musical scale, unknown in its homeland, presented with live instrumental music.
Ritual and music in cult and culture
A retrospective look at music from its origins to the present day, illustrated with live instrumental performances.
The cosmological connections of ancient music
An exploration of the metaphysical and cosmological aspects of music, illustrated with live instrumental performances.
The sacred experience of music
A journey back to the origins of music, to the era of hymn creation, revealing the deeper connections between the human soul and music, enriched with live instrumental interludes.
Watch the recording of my latest lecture, which explores and demonstrates the presumed classical music of our Eastern ancestors.
The lecture is in Hungarian, but with automatic subtitles and rich musical illustrations, it offers a fascinating experience for international audiences as well.
