Curious György

  • WQXR Editorial /

    Ligeti at the New York Philharmonic

    I’m really looking forward to the New York Philharmonic’s production of Le Grand Macabre, by György Ligeti. Ligeti wrote some wonderful, innovative music.  When I was in college, I go... May 27, 2010

  • Soundcheck /

    Alan Gilbert

    A night at the opera doesn’t get much more rollicking and unpredictable than a performance of György Ligeti's apocalyptic satire Le Grand Macabre. Alan Gilbert is capping his first se... May 27, 2010

    Alan Gilbert
  • Q2 Music /

    Doug Fitch's Macabre World

    The New York Philharmonic has employed the creative forces of director Doug Fitch in realizing their staged production of György Ligeti's Le Grand Macabre. Fitch and music director Al... May 25, 2010

    Doug Fitch's Macabre World
  • Nadia Sirota /

    Curious György Continues

    This week, as part of Q2's ongoing Curious György, I'll be highlighting Ligeti film scores, his music machines (real and imagined), and offering a close look at Le Grand Macabre and L... May 24, 2010

    Curious György Continues
  • Nadia Sirota /

    Curious György: The Beginning

    Curious György is a two-week exploration of the sounds and life of György Ligeti. Twice each weekday, we'll hear from New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan Gilbert as we examine d... May 17, 2010

    Curious György: The Beginning
  • Q2 Music /

    Alan Gilbert on Ligeti

    Starting Monday, May 17, Q2 lauches Curious György, a two-week, head-first dive into the music of Hungarian new music rockstar, György Ligeti. Listen to New York Philharmonic Music Di... May 17, 2010

    Alan Gilbert on Ligeti