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Holy Angels to hold concert of Hungarian organist on April 10

Holy Angels Parish in Basehor will host an organ concert featuring Dr. Sándor Balatoni on April 10 at 7 p.m. PHOTO BY ERIC MOK/UNSPLASH

BASEHOR — Holy Angels Parish here, located at 15408 Leavenworth Rd., will host an organ concert featuring Dr. Sándor Balatoni, a faculty and deputy director of the Music Institute at the University of Pécs School of Arts in Hungary on April 10 at 7 p.m.

Balatoni will perform the music of Hungarian and other composers on the newly reconstructed Gober Organ at Holy Angels Parish.

Balatoni has won numerous awards as an organist, choir conductor and composer. His compositions have been performed in many European countries, China and the United States. He has played organ recitals throughout Europe and the United States, including the closing concert of the East Texas Pipe Organ Festival in 2022.

Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be taken. More information about Balatoni can be found online at: sandorbalatoni.com.

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