International Recognition
First Prize at the Ima Hogg International Competition, plus honors at the Kertész Ottó, Antonio Janigro, and Dávid Popper cello competitions.
Budapest-born artist. Los Angeles-based performer.
László Mező
International concert cellist, chamber musician and recording artist known for a deeply European sound and a modern, cinematic musical life.
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Artist Profile
A soloist’s discipline with a chamber musician’s ear.
Born in Budapest, Hungary, Mező began cello at age six and gained national attention when he won First Prize at the Kertész Ottó Memorial Competition at 18. His career now spans solo appearances, orchestral leadership, Pacific Symphony performances, studio recording, and deeply collaborative chamber music.
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Latest Listening
Made in Paris and selected recordings.
Romantic cello repertoire, Hungaroton’s Dávid Popper release, contemporary collaborations, and featured streaming performances collected in one listening page.
Highlights
Built on competition wins, orchestral distinction, and major collaborations.
Solo & Chamber Career
Concert appearances across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, with collaborations ranging from major conductors to the Bartók Quartet.
Principal & Orchestral Work
Pacific Symphony cellist since 2008, with principal cello credits for Hollywood Orchestra, Mozart Orchestra, Long Beach Camerata, USC Thornton Symphony, and festival orchestras.
Concerts
Upcoming and recent appearances.
Cremona International Music Academy and Festival
Cremona, Italy. Chamber music and festival appearances.
Classical Music Encounters of Orange County
Irvine, California. With pianist Derek Chiu.
Tradition and Innovation
Cowichan Classical Concerts, Mill Bay, British Columbia. With Derek Chiu.
Listen & Watch
Recordings with clarity, warmth, and old-world line.
Explore selected performances and studio projects, including Debussy with Derek Chiu, Bach solo cello, Liszt arrangements, and additional music from the Mezo Music archive.
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