György Ligeti
1923–2006
Quick Facts
- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 2006
- Era
- Modern
Tags
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Biography
WikipediaGyörgy Sándor Ligeti was a Hungarian 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 influential among progressive figures of his time".
Works & Events
1923
Birth of György Ligeti
birth
Derived from Wikidata date of birth (P569).
1963
Premiere of Poème symphonique (György Ligeti)
premiere
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1969
Premiere of Musica ricercata (György Ligeti)
premiereSundsvall
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1970
Premiere of Chamber Concerto (György Ligeti)
premiere
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
1978
Premiere of Le Grand Macabre (György Ligeti)
premiereRoyal Swedish Opera
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
2000
Premiere of Síppal, dobbal, nádihegedűvel (György Ligeti)
premiere
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
2001
Premiere of Polyphonia (György Ligeti)
premiere
Derived from Wikidata date of first performance (P1191).
2006
Death of György Ligeti
death
Derived from Wikidata date of death (P570).
Gallery(3)
Quick Facts
- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 2006
- Era
- Modern
Tags
composermusic educatoruniversity teacherpianistmusicianlibrettistillustrator
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