Quote by: Gyorgy Ligeti

In January 1944 I was called up by the Forced Labor Service, but I deserted on October 10, 1944.


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Author Bio


  • NameGyorgy Ligeti
  • DescriptionAustrian composer
  • BornMay 28, 1923
  • DiedJune 12, 2006
  • CountryHungary
  • ProfessionComposer; Music Educator
  • WorksPoème Symphonique
  • AwardsKossuth Prize; Ring Of Honour Of The City Wien; ; Order Of Merit For Arts And Science; Theodor W. Adorno Award; Balzan Prize; Praemium Imperiale; Léonie Sonning Music Prize