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It's the hundredth birthday of György Kurtág, one of the most revered and increasingly performed of living composers. Cellist Steven Isserlis and baritone Benjamin Appl have both worked closely with the Hungarian composer on his rarefied music, and they tell Andy about his humour, high standards and a commitment to work that finds him currently composing a new opera in between taking Latin and Mandarin lessons.
Kurtág centenary celebrations at ANAM in Melbourne include Kurtág and Friends and the ANAM 30th Gala, conducted by Simone Young
Åkervinda are on tour now, starting with Perth Festival.
The Music Show is live at WOMADelaide, 11:30am on Saturday 7 March
By ABC Australia5
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It's the hundredth birthday of György Kurtág, one of the most revered and increasingly performed of living composers. Cellist Steven Isserlis and baritone Benjamin Appl have both worked closely with the Hungarian composer on his rarefied music, and they tell Andy about his humour, high standards and a commitment to work that finds him currently composing a new opera in between taking Latin and Mandarin lessons.
Kurtág centenary celebrations at ANAM in Melbourne include Kurtág and Friends and the ANAM 30th Gala, conducted by Simone Young
Åkervinda are on tour now, starting with Perth Festival.
The Music Show is live at WOMADelaide, 11:30am on Saturday 7 March

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