Starting from rhythm, melody and harmony, Arthur Balogh and Maria Hojda propose a musical journey in first audition, using voice and double bass as the main means of expression.
Through the compositions presented, the two artists, who are skilled in musical improvisation, wish to explore each other's sonic territories, thus creating unique musical nuances and textures.

We invite you to discover together the benefits of warm sound, free singing, the joy of sharing the echoes of the universal musical language through the air, with a first step towards silence - the place where it all starts.
 
Artur Balogh, born in 1980, studied piano and double bass at the "Ion Vidu" Music High School in Timișoara and in Bucharest. He was an assistant in the jazz class of Prof. Mircea Tiberian and a member of the National Radio Orchestra. In 2007, he continued his studies in Nuremberg and became bassist of the Heilbronn Chamber Orchestra. Since 2015, he has been double bassist of the Stuttgart Philharmonic and collaborates with various orchestras and ensembles.

Alexandra Maria Hojda, originally from Maramureș, studied piano and viola in Sighetu Marmației, classical singing in Baia Mare and music pedagogy at the National University of Music in Bucharest. She has explored various art forms, collaborating with artists such as Loredana Groza and Zdob and Zdub. She was a member of bands such as Utopia and TM Groove. She is known for her appearances on Megastar and Vocea României and is active as a singing teacher and member of the following projects: MA RA MU and Thy Veils.

The performance is part of Jazz Updates - a platform to promote innovative contemporary jazz projects, artists and avant-garde music initiatives.