Altalena is an ecosystem dedicated to the high-level training and holistic well-being of musicians and performing artists. By integrating profound artistry, wellness, and neuroscience practices, we focus on helping artists develop a sustainable future as performers. 

Founded in 2014 in Bozsok, Hungary, Altalena was established by Hungarian pianist Alexandra Balog and is led under her artistic direction, together with Co-Artistic Directors Mihály Berecz and Dániel Dobri, who serves as Contemporary Music Director. The festival’s educational initiatives are overseen by Head of Educational Projects Barbara Toth.

Under her leadership, Altalena has evolved into a distributed global cultural ecosystem connecting artists, educators, and audiences across countries. The organization also runs festivals and masterclass series in Tuscany, Hungary, and France.

Altalena is supported by a vibrant community of artists, collaborators, and partners who help shape and inspire the project: