Happy 100, György!
Feb 19 2026
This festive tribute to the 100th anniversary of György Kurtág is bursting with humor, playfulness, and musical creativity. Featuring highlights such as Ligeti’s fascinating Poème Symphonique for 100 metronomes and three brand-new musical birthday gifts in the spirit of Kurtág, this concert will be a unique celebration of his musical genius.
Conducted by Gregory Charette, with soloists Katherine Dain and Joey Marijs, this concert presents a surprising blend of profound emotional intensity and lightheartedness. In addition to Kurtág’s own masterpieces like Játékok and Lebenslauf, the program includes works by Unsuk Chin and Thomas Adès, along with three world premieres inspired by the number 100 as musical gifts. A colorful tribute to a great composer, where playfulness and depth seamlessly come together.
György Ligety
György Kurtág
Mayke Nas
Unsuk Chin
György Kurtág
Jasper de Bock
György Kurtág
Huba de Graaff
Thomas Adès
Asko|Schönberg