The production features artists who have shared the stage on several occasions throughout their careers. Ruff is one of those musicians around whom life is always vibrant. In the course of his studies, he has earned multiple diplomas: he is a conductor, a trumpet player, a composer, the creator of countless musical arrangements, and the leader of two orchestras.
Various musical and cultural centers in Hungary have, from time to time, provided him with a home and artistic stimulation. For five years, the University of Pécs offered a place of study; Kaposvár presented him with a theatrical atmosphere; in Székesfehérvár today, he works as the conductor of the Garrison Wind Orchestra, as a conductor with a professional and armed forces ensemble, and as a director of the Alba Regia Symphony Orchestra, working closely with the artistic director and lead conductor Péter Dobszay, who is also music director of the National Theater of Szeged, and a lecturer at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music.
During his theatrical work, Ruff has become familiar with and conducted musicals such as the “Three Musketeers” by Rob and Ferdi Bolland, “Aida” by Elton John and Tim Rice, and “Hair,” with book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, and music by Galt MacDermot. Beyond these, classical music provides another significant string to his musical career.
The Budapest event is also the result of the collaborative efforts of all the contributors. Ruff shares similar values to singers Fehér and Jónás, not least that professional dedication and humility truly matter.
The Dec. 1 concert is the final chord of a three-part subscription series. The first event was a Beethoven evening at the Óbuda Social Circle; the second featured a concert of modern works. This evening will take the audience into the world of pop music and musicals, featuring hits by Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, and Tina Turner, along with beloved Hungarian favorites.
This article was first published in the Budapest Business Journal print issue of November 14, 2025.
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