Gyorgy Kurtag : The Sayings of Peter Bornemisza Op. 7 (1963-68) - A Concerto for Soprano and Piano

A milestone in both Gy rgy Kurt g's output and the development of Hungarian music, The Sayings of P ter Bornemisza, Op. 7 expresses the composer's reflections on suffering and death.

In this study, Willson (music, U. of London) discusses the autobiographical associations at work in the piece and examines its reception by critics and performers.

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