The matchstick man György Kurtág ; The seventh door : Peter Eötvös

Title:

Author:

Kurtág, György

Publication Information:

[Paris, France] : Ideale Audience International, 2006.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (137 min.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 Booklet.

Series:

Juxtapositions ; 7.

Series Title:

Juxtapositions ; 7.

General Note:

Titles at start of films: L'homme allumete (1st film); La septieme porte (2nd film)

Booklet with essay by Judit Kele, biographical sketches of the composers and recommended recordings (11 p. : ports.) inserted in container.

DVD extra: Exercises: five works by György Kurtág, including Stele : op. 33, in a documentary directed by Judit Kele.e.

Abstract:

"The matchstick man is an atmospheric profile affording a perceptive and illuminating glimpse into György Kurtag's world. He is seen teaching and working with musicians - including his wife Márta, Adrienne Csengery or Claudio Abbado conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Other contributors to the program include the pianist Zoltán Kocsis, composers, György Ligeti, András Szöllösy, Lászlo Vidovsky and Zoltán Jeney, as well as students of Kurtág."--Container.Container.

"The seventh door draws a portrait of composer Peter Eötvös. Using new footage, archival films and photos, Judit Kele provides an imaginative insight into the world of this tireless musician and complex personalilty. This documentary also includes interviews with Pierre Boulez, and Karlheinz Stockhausen and shows ... footage of Peter Eötvös rehearsing his opera 'Three sisters.'"--Container.ner.

Personal Subject:

Kurtág, György.

Eötvös, Peter.

Boulez, Pierre, 1925--Interviews.

Stockhausen, Karlheinz, 1928--Interviews.

Subject Term:

Besteciler -- Macaristan -- Biyografi.

Composers -- Hungary -- Biography.