Zoltán Kocsis

Zoltán Kocsis (30 May 1952 – 6 November 2016) was a Hungarian virtuoso pianist, conductor, and composer.

Quotes about Kocsis

 * Deep shock and sadness I heard the sad news, Zoltán Kocsis passed away. He was a musical giant, one of the rare geniuses. His impact on our whole generation is immeasurable. The Budapest Festival Orchestra on behalf and in my own name sincerely farewell track from co-founding partner, from the many common music production partner and unforgettable musician, a role model. May he rest in peace.
 * Ivan Fischer, quoted in Norman Lebrecht, "Ivan Fischer on the death of a friend and rival" (2016)