Ligeti, György Sándor L Composers Composition

Ligeti, György Sándor L Composers Composition

Ligeti, György Sándor

Born in 1923 to Hungarian parents in Dicsöszentmárton (now Târnarveni) in Transylvania, Romania, Ligeti survived the Nazi occupation, although his family did not. He fled Budapest in 1956 and eventually became an Austrian citizen. His musical influences were members the European avant-garde of the 1960's: Stockhausen, Eimert, and Koenig. Excerpts of three of his scores reached mass audiences via the soundtrack recording of the Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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- Entry from Essentials of Music includes biographical information, quote, comments on his compositional style, noted works, links to related material, and RAM format audio samples.
- (1923- ) Biography, sound files, list of works, from the Global Music Network.
- Biography, chronology, and musical development are interwoven in this entry from the Saxophone Music Information Website. Includes links to related sites.
- Miscellaneous vocal pieces from the Lied and Song Texts pages at REC Music including some in English translation.
- Filmography includes biography with actor and composer credits, including The Shining and 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- Biography noting studies, influences, and styles with summary list of works from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
- Highlights of his life and major works with photograph. Includes works published by Schott Musik International.
- Picture, biography, and a score page.
- Several pictures, information about the composer, list of works, and sound file.
- Brief biographical sketch, portrait, and comments on his orchestral, vocal, and chamber music.
- Various characteristics of Ligeti's music discussed and demonstrated, some offering creative activities using the techniques.
- Picture, biography, and discography.

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