György Sándor Ligeti (1923 - 2006) 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"

 

THE WORLD OF
GYöRGY LIGETI
March 17-18, 2017

Noe Valley Ministry
1021 Sanchez St. (at 23rd)
San Francisco

Join us for thrilling sonic exploration as we explore the eclectic music and influences of the brilliant Hungarian composer whose revolutionary works became famous through the films of Stanley Kubrick. Encounter Transylvanian folk music, absurdist theater, an audience-participatory piece, mesmerizing choral works, a world premiere, and some of Ligeti’s most stunning compositions, including his dazzling piano études. Three programs and a talk feature over 30 world class artists from the Bay Area and around the world.
Grab a drink and dive into Ligeti's world with us! 

TICKETS

 

Volti  pefroms  György Ligeti’s “Lux Aeterna, and several motets written by Johannes Ockeghem (15th century Franco-Flemish composer)

8pm, Saturday March 18
Musical Eternity

Ockeghem: Marian Motets for a cappella chorus
György Ligeti: Sonata for Viola
Ligeti: Poéme Symphonique, adapted for mobile phone metronomes
Lukas Ligeti: Excerpts from Time for violin and piano
Riley: Keyboard Study No. 2 for solo piano
György Ligeti: Lux Aeterna for a cappella chorus