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Genre/Form: | Criticism, interpretation, etc |
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Named Person: | György Ligeti; György Ligeti; György Ligeti |
Material Type: | Internet resource |
Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Benjamin R Levy |
ISBN: | 9780199381999 0199381992 0199382018 9780199382019 |
OCLC Number: | 957656239 |
Description: | x, 292 pages : illustrations, music ; 25 cm |
Contents: | Introduction -- Discontent and early experiments (1950-56) -- Electronic works (1957-58) -- Apparitions and Atmosphères (1958-61) -- Fluxus and the absurd (1961-62) -- Synthesis of technique (1962-67) -- Compositional flourishing (1967-70) -- Conclusion: Form and expression at the turn of the 1970s -- Bibliography -- Index |
Responsibility: | Benjamin R. Levy. |
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Levy points out that Ligeti was not only a composer of music for traditional instruments but also composed several electronic works and was considered somewhat of an authority on electronic music. Levy gives many examples of Ligeti's music and, more important, the sketches and thought processes Ligeti went through to create new works. The music examples show traditional and 21st-century notational techniques, and it is refreshing to see the sketches of Ligeti's musicand the unique way he notated his ideas for musical compositions. * Choice * Levys work provides countless insights into Ligetis music, its aesthetics, and its mechanics. He has convinced this reviewer that Ligetis sketches are essential in understanding Ligetis compositionalproject. If Levy has plans to write a second bookon Ligetis music after 1970his efforts would be much welcomed and greatly appreciated. * Paul V. Miller, Duquesne University, Notes * Read more...

