Ligeti's Interviews

Ligeti undoubtedly has been one of the most influential figures of 20th century music; here are some interviews in which Ligeti articulates his ideas, commends on his works and talks about the matters of his times. 1. Interview by Herman Sabbe, 23 October, 1978

Translated into French and authorized by the composer on 4 February, 1979

First published in Interface, Vol. 8, 1979, pg. 11-34

Translated into English by Josh Ronsen, February-March, 2003

http://ronsen.org/monkminkpinkpunk/9/gl3.html

2. Interview by Istvan Szigeti, Broadcast on Budapest Radio on July 29th, 1983.

First published in New Hungarian Quarterly

Prepared for MMPP by Josh Ronsen, February, 2003

http://ronsen.org/monkminkpinkpunk/9/gl4.html

3. Here is a more recent interview of Ligeti's by John Tusa on BBC Radio 3
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/johntusainterview/ligeti_transcript.shtml