THE TRIO

Multi-instrumentalist Tcha Limberger has become recognised as one of the most prominent and important figures in folk music of the Carpathian Basin. This style, played by Gypsies in an area of Transylvania called Kalotaszeg and with a repertoire drawn from Hungarian, Romanian, and Gypsy cultures, is considered to be the most beautiful of all Hungarian music. His accompanists, the highest regarded rhythm section of modern times from the music of the Carpathains. Toni Rudi on brac, comes from a long line of brac players and whose father probably the most celebrated of all. Varga David on bass.

This music is little known and I will play it as it is meant to be played. It follows the lives of many from baptism to the grave. It celebrates their communal existence and brings people together in the community of Kalotaszeg.
 

• Tcha Limberger – violin 

• Toni Rudi – brac 

• Varga David – bass

TCHA LIMBERGER – MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST.. AND VIRTUOSO ON MOST OF THEM.

Since picking up his first instrument the guitar, composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Tcha Limberger is one of a handful of world class musicians to have become accepted and respected in a style of music culturally not their own. His showcasing on the international stage of his Transylvanian Kalotaszeg Trio and Budapest Gypsy Orchestra, and his nurturing approach to teaching almost forgotten traditional musics has made him one of the most prominent and ‘important figures in folk music of the Carpathian Basin’. For this he has received unparalleled praise worldwide from professionals and public alike. Critics remarking on his achievements have claimed he is ’entirely made of music’, ‘The Polymath king of Gypsy music’, whilst musician colleagues refer to him as ‘the fifth element’. 

Limberger was Born into a renowned Belgian family of Manouche musicians. He grew up in the world of Gypsy swing style of Django Reinhardt and over the years has collaborated with many of its leading performers. His eclectic musical tastes, interests and passions were formed from early childhood with his first solo concerts singing Flamenco whilst accompanying himself on guitar at aged just eight. He has an ongoing fascination and love for traditional music from the world over, for a long while leading a band of Belgian musicians playing music from Aimara, and the Quechua Indians of Bolivia. He studied modern classical composition alongside Belgian composer Dick Vanderharst with his compositional debut for a dance piece by Les ballets C de la B called ‘Patchagonia’ directed by Lisi Estaras. Two current projects include ‘I Silenti’, a collaboration with Fabrizzio Cassol, and his much celebrated all-string swing band Les Violons de Bruxelles.

Tcha Limberger studied the music of Kalotaszeg with his mentor the legendary Neti Sandor, and the Magyar Nota style of Budapest with celebrated primas Horvat Bela. Both contribute to his recognition as both an exceptional and enthusiastic teacher who frequently holds masterclasses and leads interactive workshops encompassing both jazz and Central European folk music.

Until now though his performances with the Budapest Orchestra have earned him most notoriety, receiving from The Sunday Times the accolade ‘The Polymath virtuoso Tcha Limberger is the king of Gypsy music!’

„The polymath virtuoso Tcha Limberger is the king of gypsy music“   SUNDAY TIMES UK

“Tcha Limberger seems to be made entirely out of music“   THE OBSERVER UK

„music straight from the soul“   LONDON EVENING STANDARD

„full of energy and pathos“   SONGLINES – UK

„Tcha Limberger’s voice reaches heart breaking qualities“   DJANGOSTATION (FRANCE)