Erzsébet SELELJO
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THE BIOGRAPHY OF D'ERZSÉBET SELELJO
Erzsébet Seleljo, Hungarian saxophonist with an international career, stands out for her expressive playing, commitment to contemporary creation, and pedagogical dedication.
As a soloist, chamber musician, and teacher, she establishes herself as a major figure in the European saxophone scene.
A complete and visionary artist.
Erzsébet Seleljo studied saxophone with Kyle Horch at the Royal College of Music in London and with Lars Mlekusch at the Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität.
She then earned her doctorate at the prestigious Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest.
Distinctions and Artistic Training
Winner of several national and international competitions, Erzsébet benefited from prestigious scholarships such as:
➤ Liszt Academy Network
➤ KLASSZ
Throughout her training, she participated in masterclasses with great saxophone masters including Claude Delangle, Arno Bornkamp, and Nobuya Sugawa, enhancing her expressive playing and technical mastery.
She also took part in pedagogical workshops organized by:
➤ London Sinfonietta
➤ English Chamber Orchestra
➤ Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Solo Career and Contemporary Projects
As a soloist, Erzsébet Seleljo performed:
➤ Glazunov’s Saxophone Concerto with the Liszt Chamber Orchestra
➤ Concerto by András G. Virágh with the Liszt Academy Symphony Orchestra (world premiere)
➤ Frigyes Hidas’ Saxophone Fantasy with the Győr Symphony Orchestra
Deeply committed to contemporary creation, she collaborates regularly with:
➤ Slovak ensemble Quasars
➤ Hungarian contemporary ensemble UMZE
Chamber Music and Collaborations
Passionate about chamber music, Erzsébet has participated in numerous international festivals:
➤ Vibrate! Festival (Brașov, Romania)
➤ Opus Amadeus Festival (Istanbul, Turkey)
➤ Chamber Music Academic Festival (Saint Petersburg, Russia)
She frequently performs duets with her sister, pianist Irén Seleljo, and is also a member of Duo SeRa, an original saxophone-harp ensemble.
In parallel, she collaborates with many international instrumentalists.
Teaching and Musical Creation
Beyond performing the core saxophone repertoire, Erzsébet is dedicated to creating new works and promoting Hungarian music.
She currently teaches saxophone at the Béla Bartók Secondary Music School and at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, training the next generation of saxophonists.
HIS SAXOPHONE EQUIPMENT
The JLV Ligature helps me achieve a fuller sound, provides extra stability in the altissimo register, and makes my sound more vibrant and resonant overall.
Thank you, JLV, for creating this little magical gem that helps me play at my best!
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