Nandor Szederkényi, violinist, began his artistic career in Budapest, where he received his first violin instruction from his father, who had been a student of renowned founders of the Hungarian school of violin playing, such as Jenö Hubay and Imre Waldbauer. Musical influences were shaped by contacts to Eugène Ysaÿe, Ernö Dohnányi, Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók. Further influential teachers included Semion Snitkovsky, Dénes Kovács, Andre Gertler and Zoltán Székely.
During his studies at the Franz Liszt Music Academy, he won prestigious prizes including the first prize at the Szigeti International Violin Competition ’79 and the national Hubay prize. Shortly thereafter, he secured his international reputation as soloist in West Germany, Belgium, Italy and France, in addition to his duties as principal player in the orchestra Philharmonia Hungarica.
As winner of the CBC National Radio Auditions, he spent a few successful years in Canada after which he was invited to lead Century Orchestra Osaka, Japan as Principal Concertmaster. Further experiences as concertmaster include the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra, Montenegro Symphony Orchestra, Bad Hall Festival Orchestra, Artist Orchestra Vienna, Thames Festival Orchestra, and Baugé Opera Festival Orchestra.
Before moving back to Europe in 2006, he was continuously performing frequently as soloist and chamber music partner in Japan, Australia, Canada and the USA.
In addition he has edited and published compositions by E. Ysaÿe with Schott Music Publishers, such as the Trio “Le Londres” for two violins and viola. His research into works by Eugène Ysaÿe has led to the discovery of the unpublished String Trio No. 2 as well as a revised edition of the String Trio No. 1, known as “Le Chimay”. He has also published newly edited editions of the Poèmes, Concerto and Cadenzas by Ysaÿe.
His recordings include many newly discovered, lesser-known works by various composers, such as the Trio “Le Londres” by Ysaÿe, as a world premiere, with soloists of the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg. Also, transcriptions and recordings of orchestral and keyboard masterpieces for violin/harp duo or violin solo constitute a very important role of his creative work.
Currently, living in the UK and Germany, he is a sought-after violinist and teacher.