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Ligeti, György, 1923-2006

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1923 - 2006

Biographical History

György Ligeti (1923-2006) was a Hungarian composer.

Ligeti lived under the Nazi regime and under Stalin. He is known for his opera Le Grand Macabre and many other compositions.

Citation:
Oxford Music Online, July 18 2014 (Ligeti, György (Sándor) biography)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

New York Harp Ensemble arrangement of Continuum by György Ligeti, approximately 1968-1974

 File — Box 25: Series 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7766 Series 11
Dates: approximately 1968-1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7766, New York Harp Ensemble collection / New York Harp Ensemble arrangements

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