Reviews

“Hungary’s best-known exponent of the cimbalom or hammered dulcimer, Miklós Lukács is always looking for new ways in which to demonstrate his instrument’s versatility.”
JazzWord, Ken Waxman
– 08 July 2024
“The music composed by Ligeti alone makes a huge impression on the listener. And the ensemble creations of Miklós Lukács elevate the whole to a level of near perfection.”
Jazz Suite
– 29 February 2024
“The most accomplished, intricate transformation, which highlights another aspect of Lukács’ adaptability, occurs on Reflections on Six Bulgarian Rhythms. The cimbalom’s mallet reverberations turn him into a Magyar Milt Jackson…”
the Whole Note, Ken Waxman
– 30 May 2019
“Miklós Lukács is one of the world’s most active and versatile cimbalom players. Contemporary music, jazz, and the folk music of different cultures create a perfect symbiosis in his artistry.”
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
“…Miklós Lukács swept into a cimbalom solo that seemed to splice the rhythms and sonics of bells, drums, pianos, and vibraphones.”
The Guardian, John Fordham
– 24 November 2014