Peter Balogh Orchestra is a musical ensemble established in 2017, founded and led by violinist Peter Balogh Sr. While the orchestra’s lineup varies, the qualitz of its performances remains consistently high. The repertoire encompasses a wide range of genres, focusing primarily on film music, operetta, jazz, Slovak and Hungarian folk music, and popular classics (evergreens).
The video features a performance of the piece C’era una volta il West (Once Upon a Time in the West), composed by Ennio Morricone in 1968 in Rome, Italy. The piece is the main theme of the film of the same title and has become a global cultural phenomenon.
Orchestra members and instrumentation:
Peter Balogh Sr. – First Violin
Peter Balogh Jr. – Violin
Mario Balogh – Violin
Samuel Balogh – Double Bass
Vladimír Plachetka – Piano
This recording was made at the Viola Theatre in Prešov on December 8, 2025.
Recorded: December 8, 2025