At seven years old she started to interested in music in Tiszaújváros, where her teachers realised her sensitivity and her talent soon. After they moved to Miskolc she studied in the elementary school on Fazekas Street in a musical class, from there she went to the Bartók Béla Academy of Music Specialized Secondary School in Miskolc for Organ–Church music academic specialization. Her individual technique, fast adjustment and remarkable talent with the organ was developed quickly in that school.
At seventeen years old in 1995 – she had the first remarkable concert experience, as a special prize she won the right to give a concert with the Doráti Chamber Orchestra from Salgótarján.
At ninteen years old in 1997 – as an organist she performed in László Kátai’s Requiem’s world premiére.
She continued her studies at the Liszt Ferenc University of Music, both on organist-teacher and church musician profession. During the university her teacher and master, Gábor Lehotka had the most impression on her. He always supported and developed her individual style. During these years she took part in David Titterington’s master class several times.
During and after the university she was a constant participant in the musical life of Miskolc and the outskirts, Hungary and the Carpathian basin. She gave many concerts as a concert organist as well a guest perfomer. She gets invitations regularly for church and state celebartions from many parts of the country as well from beyond the frontier with the contribution of the Hungarian Embassies.
In her daily job she is working as a piano-teacher, which gives her the opportunity to help the talented youths. As a church cantor she can speak to the people with her music, her voice and with the conduct of the church choir.
Particulars
Name: Ágnes Sztahura
Address: 3519, Miskolc-Tapolca, Fenyő Street 53.
Phone Number: 30/461-6015
Date of birth: 07. 04. 1978.
Place of birth: Miskolc
Marital Status: single
Studies, qualifications
University:
1996-2001: Liszt Ferenc University of Music, Budapest – organist-teacher profession
1996-2001: Liszt Ferenc University of Music, Budapest – church music profession
1996-2001: Master Class of David Titterington
Secondary School:
1992-1996: Bartók Béla Academy of Music Specialized Secondary School, Miskolc – organ-church music profession; final examination, secondary organist, secondary church musician
Primary School:
1988-1992: Primary School on the Fazekas Street, Miskolc – musical class-piano profession
1984-1988: Number 4 Primary School, Tiszaújváros – musical class
Other Studies in Music:
1985-1988: Vándor Sándor Music School, Tiszaújváros – piano profession
Most Important Perfomances
Parish of St István, Miskolc
Parish of Páduai St Antal, Budapest
Church of St Márton, Szombathely
Urunk Menybemenetele Church, Kecskemét
Invitation of the Hungarian Embassy, Zagreb
Reformed Church, Miskolc-Tapolca
Parish of Nagyboldogasszony, Miskolc
Parish of St Péter and Pál, Fehérgyarmat
Parish of Nagyboldogasszony, Jászberény
New Year’s Eve Concert, Etyek
Orthodox Church (during the week of Bach), Miskolc
Riport on Mária Radio, Budapest
Citercian Parish of St Bernát, Eger
Parish of Jesuit, Miskolc
Parish of Kisboldogasszony, Miskolc
Parish of Nagyboldogasszony, Miskolc
Parish of St László, Sárbogárd
Orthodox Church, Miskolc
Parish of St Anna, Encs
Riport on Mária Radio, Budapest
Parish of Nagyboldogasszony, Miskolc
Interview on Radio, Eger
Interview on the St István Television, Eger
Parish of Keresztelő St János, Slovakia
Benedicitien Abbacy in Tihany
Parish of St István, Miskolc
Parish of the Holy Trinity, Szikszó
Invitation of the Hungarian Consulate General, Ukraine
Bach-marathon, Balatonboglár
Parish of Havas Boldogasszony, Budapest
Parish of Jesus’ Heart, Edelény
Premiére of the record in the Parish of St Péter and Pál, Miskolc
TV Interview on Hír TV, Budapest
Bach Concert Series, Miskolc
International Organ Recital
Places of Work
2008.- Fráter György Primary and AMI School, Sajólád – piano teacher
2007.- Kazinczy Ferenc Primary School and First Grade Performing Arts Institution, Encs – piano teacher
2007.- I.S.P. Primary School and First Grade Performing Arts Institution, Abaújszántó – piano teacher
2002-2003 Egressy Béni Music School – tutor
1996-2007 Organist of the Minorite Church, Miskolc