László Durányik

László Durányik is one of Hungary’s leading choral conductors, with decades of experience and a distinguished presence in both the national and international choral scenes. He is a conductor, music teacher, and musical director of international projects, as well as an organizer and presenter of workshops and educational concerts.
His work goes far beyond conducting: he is deeply engaged in the development of new musical and educational initiatives and is open to diverse forms of professional collaboration. Whether it involves leading choir workshops, giving lectures, serving on competition juries, or designing new educational programs, he approaches every invitation with the utmost dedication and professionalism.

Professional Activities

How Can You Connect with His Work?

These workshops aim to develop participants both technically and artistically. Choirs explore the structure of choral works, refine their performance, and adopt new approaches to ensemble singing.

Focus areas include:

• Achieving pure intonation and a unified choral sound
• Using solfa to improve pitch accuracy and musical awareness
• Deepening musical interpretation and understanding
• Enhancing aural skills and musical sensitivity

Each choir receives tailored guidance to maximize progress. The workshops provide not only technical improvement but also artistic inspiration and fresh perspectives. They can also be integrated into tours or festivals, offering local choirs and conductors valuable opportunities for learning and exchange, while experiencing the working methods of a renowned ensemble up close.

Conducting masterclasses offer a blend of practical and theoretical training designed to help choir directors refine their technique, build repertoire, and lead their ensembles with greater confidence and effectiveness.

Key topics include:

• Conducting technique development – expressive gestures, clear conducting language, and effective communication with the choir
• Repertoire building – selecting contemporary and classical works suited to the ensemble’s profile
• Rehearsal strategies – efficient time management, focused rehearsals, motivation, and artistic inspiration
• Choir management and organizational skills – concert and tour planning, funding opportunities, communication, and community building

These masterclasses provide a unique opportunity for conductors to learn from an internationally recognized expert, strengthen their professional competencies, and gain practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in their everyday choral work.

László Durányik is an internationally recognized choir conductor and vocal pedagogue who frequently participates in festivals, choral competitions, professional conferences, and training events as a jury member, guest conductor, and lecturer. His educational activities extend beyond institutional frameworks: he regularly leads international masterclasses, develops teaching materials, and contributes to innovative educational programs that promote talent development and create opportunities for disadvantaged youth to access high-quality music education. In his methodology, he combines the traditions of the Kodály approach with contemporary pedagogical practices to ensure musical growth and the joy of ensemble singing for all age groups.

László Durányik’s dedication to music extends beyond the concert stage into audience education. He has created a variety of educational and family concert series designed to bring classical music closer to young people and families. These events offer more than just a listening experience—they are interactive programs that foster musical awareness and appreciation across all age groups. The concerts he organizes balance musical excellence with engaging presentation, ensuring meaningful and memorable encounters with music for everyone involved.

László Durányik has served as the musical director of numerous successful Erasmus+ and other international initiatives. He leads the conceptual planning and implementation of music-related programs, ensuring artistic excellence and educational value. With his extensive experience and professional network, he coordinates high-quality international collaborations that focus on music education, youth engagement, and community building. Whether participating as a partner or acting as a project coordinator, he brings solid expertise and creative musical solutions to every initiative.