Tamás Fejes

Tamás Fejes is a Violin Lecturer and part-time tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He serves as Assistant Leader of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and is a renowned performer specializing in violin concertos spanning Baroque to 20th-century repertoire. Born in Szeged, Hungary, he studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest and later at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. His career includes leading orchestras across Europe and the USA, alongside chamber music collaborations.

Education:

• Bachelor's/Master's, Franz Liszt Academy of Music (Budapest)
• Scholarship studies at Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London)

Research/Performance Focus: Tamás emphasizes historically informed performances of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas, modern interpretations of Tchaikovsky, and championing under-recorded composers like Ronald Centre. His work with the Fejes Quartet has led to acclaimed recordings of Christopher Wright’s and Ronald Centre’s string quartets.

Awards:

• Second Prize, Janos Koncz National Violin Competition (1986)
• Critical acclaim for recordings with Nimbus and Toccata Classics

Advising/Grants: Founded the Fejes Quartet (2006), leading its recordings and international performances. No formal grant details specified in text.

Labs/Teams: Fejes Quartet (active in festivals across Hungary, France, Italy, and Scotland).