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| Composer | Ligeti, György (1923-2006) |
| Period | Modern |
| Work type | Instrumental |
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London Sinfonietta and Aimard join forces for Ligeti 100 retrospective
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Inside Queen Elizabeth Hall, a centenary celebration of György Ligeti unfolds – a mesmerising blend of rhythmic exuberance and eerie textures, alongside pieces by Conlon Nancarrow and Unsuk Chin.
Ligeti shines, despite pageantry, in Han Chen's centennial recital
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At National Sawdust, Ligeti's 18 études and 18 responses are presented as a whole and are best heard that way, too, indulging in Han Chen’s fluency and the richness of his Fazioli concert grand.
Ligeti, Chin and de Vries with Reinbert de Leeuw and Asko|Schönberg
Asko|Schönberg, ensemble in residence at the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, opened the first edition of the Young Pianists Festival with a concert featuring two piano concertos, by György Ligeti and Klaas de Vries. The Dutch composer wrote his Second Piano Concerto for Daniël van der Hoeven, who won the Young Pianists Competition three years ago.