Laci Olah

Violin

Laci Olah is a Hungarian born classically trained Belgian violinist, orchestrator and teacher. He has collaborated with numerous artists from different genres including classical to jazz, to pop, rock, musical, film music.

During his studies at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, his prominent talent was recognised by Igor Oistrakh. He continued his studies with Lilia Umnova at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, where he graduated “Master of Arts in Music” for violin with the highest distinction in 2011.

Laci’s Orchestral and Chamber Music development has benefited from the collaboration with the string ensemble, Timur Und Seine Mannschaft, where he was acting as concertmaster and soloist from 2007 to 2011.

In 2012 he was awarded with the position of concertmaster in the Hooverphonic with Orchestra tour. He has recorded two albums and a live DVD and played over 50 concerts in the most prestigious halls of Belgium including the Sportpaleis, the Elizabethzaal, Capitole Ghent, Viage Brussels and Roma Antwerp.

Laci performs actively with numerous orchestras and artists, including Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra, Vox Vanguard, Dusty Limits, Okiem Warmann, Les Fauristes, ClassyCool and String Quartet.

Living in London since 2014, he currently holds a teaching position at World Heart Beat Music Academy and Dartford Grammar School.

Greatest Musical Inspiration

My father, Laci Olah

Best Musical Advice

Nothing in life is for free; work hard and practice!