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György Sándor Ligeti (/ ˈ l ɪ ɡ ə t i /; Hungarian: [ˈliɡɛti ˈɟørɟ ˈʃaːndor]; 28 May 1923 – 12 June 2006) was a Hungarian-Austrian composer of contemporary classical music. He has been described as "one of the most important avant-garde composers in the latter half of the twentieth century" and "one of the most innovative and ...
Jun 8, 2024 · György Ligeti (born May 28, 1923, Diciosânmartin [now Tîrnăveni], Transylvania, Romania—died June 12, 2006, Vienna, Austria) was a leading composer of the branch of avant-garde music concerned principally with shifting masses of sound and tone colours.
On 28 May 2023, the 100th anniversary of György Ligeti's birth, the composer's music was heard in concert halls all over the world - in cities with which his life was closely linked, such as Budapest, Vienna, and Hamburg, as well as in faraway places like Tokyo and Mexico City.
Learn about the life and achievements of György Ligeti, a Hungarian-born composer who fled to Austria after the 1956 uprising and became a pioneer of electronic and avant-garde music. Explore his chronology, works, prizes and honors from 1923 to 2006.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a series of concerts featuring the music of Hungarian composer György Ligeti and his successors. Learn about Ligeti's life, style, and influence on contemporary music, and watch the live stream of the performances.
Apr 10, 2020 · Performed at the Royal Academy of Music, Duke’s Hall, LondonLeona Crasi, pianoMusica Ricercata (1951-53) by Gyorgy Ligeti (1923-2006):00:00 I Sostenuto · Mis...
György Ligeti composed this work for the 60th anniversary of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. From a compositional aspect, San Francisco Polyphony stands at the end of a...
