paroolFeb 20, 2026, 19:00

György Kurtág’s 100th birthday at the Muziekgebouw is a celebration without the deep seriousness of his work

Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw hosted a tribute concert to celebrate the 100th birthday of Hungarian composer György Kurtág, featuring musicians with long-standing ties to his work. The program included selections from Kurtág’s own minimalist miniatures alongside new compositions by contemporary artists like Mayke Nas and Jasper de Bock. The event focused on a celebratory atmosphere, highlighting the composer’s influence through a mix of his original pieces and modern homages.

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