The Lendvay Ensemble

The Lendvay Ensemble welcomes you to its wide, wonderful world of music

The Lendvay Ensemble is an exciting ensemble at home in a wide variety of musical genres. Taking its name from its founder, the well-known Hungarian violinist József Lendvay. The international musicians who have joined the ensemble include violinist Letizia Sciarone, violist Julia Dinerstein, and cellist Katja Dirven-Didychenko. The chemistry, warmth and excitement of their playing has garnered acclaim from audiences throughout the Netherlands and abroad.

Flexibility and passion are the keys to their success. The Lendvay Ensemble performs in various combinations ranging from duos to full string quintet, with repertoire embracing an expansive range of music with Hungarian spice. The Lendvay Ensemble is pleased to offer programs based on wide-ranging thematic choices.

Jozsef Lendvay, Letizia Sciarone, Katja Dirven Didychenko, Julia Dinerstein, Lendvay Ensemble

For season 2024-2025 the Lendvay Ensemble has the following set of programs to offer:

For more information and for special request programs contact us:

+ 31 6 – 5131 7921


14 december 2024 at deBALIE, Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen, Amsterdam. Intermezzo during debate: “Peace under Trump? The future of Ukraine, Europe and Nato.” Time: 20.00

Tickets: online click here

Program: Lendvay Ensemble Duo with József Lendvay (violin) and Katja Dirven-Didychenko (cello)


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Letizia Maulà (Clarinet) Jozsef Lendvay, Tomi Shimon, Julia Dinerstein, Katja Dirven, The Lendvay Ensemble – Quintet.

Upcoming Concerts


15 december 2024 at Buitenplaats Rozenlust, Parklaan 11, Rotterdam. Kerstconcert. Time: 15.00

Tickets: online click here or buy at the concert venue on the day itself.

Program: Lendvay Ensemble with Letizia Maulà (Clarinet)

Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet

Von Weber Clarinet Quintet

Christmas Songs to sing together


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Jozsef Lendvay, Katja Dirven, The Lendvay Ensemble – Duo.

Upcoming Concerts


21 december 2024 Vidaa Lago, Rottedijk 11, Bleiswijk. Campfire Concert. Time: 17.00

Tickets: online click here

Program: Lendvay Ensemble Duo with József Lendvay (violin) and Katja Dirven-Didychenko (cello)


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Jozsef Lendvay, Katja Dirven, The Lendvay Ensemble – Duo.

Upcoming Concerts


22 december 2024 at Julianalaan 12, Rotterdam. Kerstconcert. Time: 20.00

Tickets: send an email to katja.dirven@gmail.com

Program: Lendvay Ensemble Duo with József Lendvay (violin) and Katja Dirven-Didychenko (cello)


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“Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries and connects people.”

Joseph Haydn

(1732-1809)