Tomorrow (Weds) is the 90th birthday of Friedrich Cerha. The Austrian composer is best known for his completion of the third act of Berg’s Lulu.
Thursday is the 90th of György Kurtág, the formidable Hungarian aphorist.
Long may they thrive.
Tomorrow (Weds) is the 90th birthday of Friedrich Cerha. The Austrian composer is best known for his completion of the third act of Berg’s Lulu.
Thursday is the 90th of György Kurtág, the formidable Hungarian aphorist.
Long may they thrive.
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Thank god he didn’t get to Moses und Aaron! (A chorister’s viewpoint!)
Yes, I remember singing in Moses and Aaron in 1987 I think, in Lyon. It was horrendous!!!!
The Berlin Sharoun Ensemble recently combined them for a brilliant concert, finishing with Ligeti, who sadly didn’t make it to 90.
Not to forget Ben Johnston, who will be 90 on March 15.