Valer Sabadus at the Arad International Autumn Music Festival

On 5 November 2026, internationally acclaimed countertenor Valer Sabadus returned to his hometown of Arad, Romania, for a concert as part of the Arad International Autumn Music Festival. Together with the Arad Philharmonic Orchestra, he presented a varied programme dedicated to Baroque music.

Under the baton of Cristian Neagu, Sabadus performed a selection of arias from operas by George Frideric Handel. The programme also featured instrumental works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel and Purcell, with Eduard Antal on harpsichord and Filip Zsombor on theorbo.

For Valer Sabadus, the concert in Arad marked a particularly meaningful return to his hometown. With his extraordinary countertenor voice and expressive artistry, he brought the richness and emotional depth of Baroque music to the stage, offering the audience a memorable musical evening.