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Drawing on key elements from musical thought in inter-war Hungary, this 2007 book provides a unique perspective on the nation's musical heritage during the Cold War. Although Ligeti became part of the Western avant-garde after he left Hungary in 1956, archival sources illuminate his ongoing contact with Hungarian musicians, and their shifting perspective on his work.

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Review of the hardback: 'In Beckles Willson's hands this whole scene comes to life and takes shape. … As for the musical discussions and evaluations, these, too, are often stimulating …' The Slavonic and East European Review

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Introduction; Part I: 1. After 1920: on land, language and music; 2. After 1945: a new empire forms; Part II: 3. After 1956: parted ways; 4. After 1968: Budapest, Kurtág, events; 5. After the west: Ligeti looks back; 6. After Budapest: out of Hungary?; Epilogue: on 'Hungary', and (our) longing for Moscow; Personalia.

Ligeti Kurtág and Hungarian Music during the Cold War

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/26/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107403307, 978-1107403307
      ISBN10: 1107403308
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Drawing on key elements from musical thought in inter-war Hungary, this 2007 book provides a unique perspective on the nation's musical heritage during the Cold War. Although Ligeti became part of the Western avant-garde after he left Hungary in 1956, archival sources illuminate his ongoing contact with Hungarian musicians, and their shifting perspective on his work.

      Trade Review
      Review of the hardback: 'In Beckles Willson's hands this whole scene comes to life and takes shape. … As for the musical discussions and evaluations, these, too, are often stimulating …' The Slavonic and East European Review

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; Part I: 1. After 1920: on land, language and music; 2. After 1945: a new empire forms; Part II: 3. After 1956: parted ways; 4. After 1968: Budapest, Kurtág, events; 5. After the west: Ligeti looks back; 6. After Budapest: out of Hungary?; Epilogue: on 'Hungary', and (our) longing for Moscow; Personalia.

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