2012-01-26 10:01 Tamas Ungar is a professor of piano at TCU and the founder of Piano Texas (1981) an international academy and festival celebrating the musical accomplishments of students world wide.  Tamas is Hungarian – from Budapest but has lived in Fort Worth for many years.  He  hosts Piano Texas every year and has both taught and hosted many students from the Liszt Academy in Budapest.  Fort Worth Sister Cities has partnered with him on a variety of concerts, some held in people’s homes, others on stage.  Piano Texas has enriched the lives of Fort Worth residents and visitors for over 30 years. During the 2011-12 music season, the world is celebrating the 200^th birthday of Franz Liszt, Hungary’s most famous composer. Next weekend  is our turn to pay homage to this great personality of the 19^th century. TCU, in collaboration with the Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest, is presenting two recitals devoted to some of the most popular works written by Liszt. Balázs Réti and Balázs Fülei who are renowned for their Liszt performances will be featured on Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28. Both evening recitals are at 7:00 p.m. and are free to the public. This is a rare opportunity to hear these musicians who continue the tradition and heritage that Liszt established in 1875 in Budapest. In addition to the recitals, there will be master classes and presentations during the three-day Festival.  Visit the website for more information. These promise to be memorable performances.