The Echoes

The Echoes is a dynamic chamber ensemble founded in 2025, uniting two violins, clarinet, and piano. Their refined interpretations of classical repertoire, arranged especially for their instrumentation, offer a fresh sonic perspective. The group made its successful debut in Vienna, winning First Prize and the Audience Prize at a prestigious competition in June 2025.

The ensemble features:

• Patrick Cibula (violin), a laureate of numerous international competitions, currently studying in Vienna at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst.

• Richard Cibula (violin), known for his expressive playing and international awards, studies at MUK under Dalibor Karvay and performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician.

• Josef Eugen Nagy (clarinet), born in Budapest and raised in Germany, trained with Sabine Meyer and Johann Hindler, and has performed in Europe, Brazil, China, and Japan.

• László Rácz (piano), a 9th-generation musician from a renowned Hungarian family, studied in the “Class for Special Talents” at MUK in Vienna. He has performed internationally and is a recipient of the Yehudi Menuhin Live Music Now Award.

Together, The Echoes aim to bridge tradition and innovation, captivating audiences with both musical finesse and emotional depth.