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 song “Komm, Zigan!” (“Hey, Gypsy!”), composed by the Hungarian composer Emmerich Kálmán in 1924 for the operetta Countess Maritza. The aria remains part of the repertoire of many artists to this day.
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