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October 29, 2022
Premiere with Burkina Electric and Ensemble BRuCH
NOW Festival, Philharmonie, Essen, Germany
Concert by Burkina Electric featuring the world premiere of music composed by Lukas Ligeti for Burkina Electric and Ensemble BRuCH, commissioned by Philharmonie Essen. Details TBA.
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February 26, 2023 at 15:00
Network for New Music Premieres "Actaonella" in Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Actaonella (for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano) was co-commissioned by Ensemble Reconsil (world premiere in Vienna on June 22, 2022) and Network for New Music.
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February 27, 2023 at 19:00
Network for New Music Performs "Actaonella" in Philadelphia
African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia, PA
Network for New Music performs "Actaonella", which it co-commissioned with Ensemble Reconsil (Vienna).
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March 23, 2023 at 14:00
"Pattern Transformation" performed in Freiburg, Germany
Konzerthaus, Freiburg i.Br., Germany
Lukas Ligeti's "Pattern Transformation" will be performed in a concert featuring the SWR Symphony Orchestra at the Konzerthaus in Freiburg i.Br., Germany.
Past Concerts
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September 21, 2022 at 13:00
Smoke Signals from LaLaLand in Mahikeng
Northwest University Mahikeng Campus, Mahikeng, South Africa
Lukas Ligeti's "Smoke Signals from LaLaLand" for electronics (stereo fixed-media playback) is presented at a concert of electronic music at Building 261, Northwest University Mahikeng Campus, South Africa.
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September 20, 2022 at 18:30
Smoke Signals from LaLaLand in Potchefstroom
Northwest University Conservatory, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Lukas Ligeti's "Smoke Signals from LaLaLand" for electronics (stereo fixed-media playback) is presented at a concert of electronic music at the Northwest University Conservatory in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
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September 20, 2022 at 13:00
Smoke Singals from LaLaLand in Vanderbijlpark
Northwest University Vanderbijlpark Campus, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Lukas Ligeti's "Smoke Signals from LaLaLand" for electronics (stereo fixed-media playback) is presented at a concert of electronic music at Books & Beans, Learning and Research Commons Building, Northwest University Vanderbijlpark Campus, South Africa.
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August 25, 2022 at 15:00
Premiere of Labyrinth of Stars at the ISCM World New Music Days in New Zealand
Te Uru Gallery, Titirangi, Auckland, New Zealand
Selected as the South African contribution to the 2022 ISCM World New Music Days in New Zealand, Lukas Ligeti will premiere his piece "Labyrinth of Stars" for solo marimba lumina at the Te Uru Gallery in Titirangi, West Auckland.
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August 18, 2022 at 19:30
Lukas Ligeti solo and with NZSM Musicians at Meow, Wellington
Meow, 9 Edward St., Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Lukas Ligeti performs solo on marimba lumina and in collaboration with musicians associated with the New Zealand School of Music Te Koki, Victoria University of Wellington.
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August 16, 2022
Lukas Ligeti in residence at New Zealand School of Music Te Koki
New Zealand School of Music Te Koki, Victoria University of Wellington
From August 16 till 19, Lukas Ligeti will give various presentations and collaborate with students and faculty at the New Zealand School of Music Te Koki, Victoria University of Wellington, starting with the public seminar "Experimental Intercultural Collaboration: developing independent musical ideas based on influences from multiple cultures" on Aug 16 at 7pm at Hunter Council Chamber.
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July 16, 2022 at 20:30
Lukas Ligeti Week @ The Stone, NYC: Dick/Filiano/Ligeti Trio
The Stone, New York, NY
The Dick/Filiano/Ligeti Trio performs as part of Lukas Ligeti's week at John Zorn's venue, The Stone in New York City.
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July 15, 2022 at 20:30
Lukas Ligeti Week @ The Stone, NYC: Lukas Ligeti Quintet
The Stone, New York, NY
The Lukas Ligeti Quintet performs as part of Lukas Ligeti's week at John Zorn's venue, The Stone in New York City.
Darren Johnston (trumpet), Travis Sullivan (saxophone), Shoko Nagai (piano), Michael Bates (bass), Lukas Ligeti (drums) -
July 14, 2022 at 20:30
Lukas Ligeti Week @ The Stone, NYC: Lucas & Lukas
The Stone, New York, NY
Lucas & Lukas perform as part of Lukas Ligeti's week at John Zorn's venue, The Stone in New York City.
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July 13, 2022 at 20:30
Lukas Ligeti Week @ The Stone, NYC: Hypercolor
The Stone, New York, NY
Hypercolor performs as part of Lukas Ligeti's week at John Zorn's venue, The Stone in New York City.
Eyal Maoz (guitar), James Ilgenfritz (bass), Lukas Ligeti (drums) -
June 24, 2022
Premiere of New Work for Sofia Gantois & Ensemble Hopper
Liège, Belgium
World premiere of a new work by Lukas Ligeti for flute, violin, cello, guitar, and piano, commissioned by flutist Sofia Gantois with Ensemble Hopper. Details TBA.
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June 22, 2022
Premiere of New Work for Ensemble Reconsil
Reaktor, Vienna, Austria
World premiere of a new work by Lukas Ligeti for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano commissioned by Ensemble Reconsil (Vienna) and New Music Network (Philadelphia). Details TBA.
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June 03, 2022 at 20:30
Lukas Ligeti w/Gary Lucas in Paris
Sunset Jazz Club, Paris, France
Lukas Ligeti performs with guitarist Gary Lucas in a tribute to Jeff Buckley, also featuring Jean-Philippe Rykiel (keyboards) and Alain Nyamé (bass)
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May 27, 2022 at 21:00
Manuel Zurria and Fulvia Ricevuto perform "Dambangoma"
ZACentrale - Cantieri culturali La Zisa, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Manuel Zurria (flute) and Fulvia Ricevuto (percussion) perform Lukas Ligeti's "Dambangoma" (1997) at the new ZACentrale venue in Palermo, Italy in a long evening concert also featuring works by Alvin Lucier, Franco Donatoni, Kevin Volans, Luciano Berio, Jo Kondo, and Jack Body, among others.
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April 22, 2022
Caitlin Jones performs two movements from "Thinking Songs"
University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
Caitlin Jones performs "Lamento" and "Four-Part Invention" from "Thinking Songs" for solo marimba.
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April 11, 2022 at 19:00
Sandbox Percussion performs "Pattern Transformation"
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, DC
Sandbox Percussion performs "Pattern Transformation" for four players on two marimbas.
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April 10, 2022 at 19:00
Sandbox Percussion performs "Pattern Transformation"
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, DC
Sandbox Percussion performs "Pattern Transformation" for four players on two marimbas.
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February 26, 2022
Caitlin Jones performs "Four-Part Invention" from "Thinking Songs"
Huntingdon College, Montgomery, AL
Caitlin Jones performs "Four-Part Invention" from "Thinking Songs" for solo marimba.
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February 19, 2022 at 19:00
World Premiere of "Deep Embrace" in NYC
Greenwich House, New York, NY
Kaoru Watanabe (bass flute), David Taylor (bass trombone), and Troy Rinker, jr. (contrabass) perform the world premiere of Lukas Ligeti's "Deep Embrace" (2022) as part of Composers' Concordance's "Bassics" concert.-
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February 18, 2022
Caitlin Jones performs two movements from "Thinking Songs"
Whitehead Auditorium, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Caitlin Jones performs "Lamento" and "Four-Part Invention" from "Thinking Songs" for solo marimba.
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January 27, 2022
Caitlin Jones performs two movements from "Thinking Songs"
Bologna Performing Arts Center, Delta State University, Cleveland, MS
Caitlin Jones performs "Lamento" and "Four-Part Invention" from "Thinking Songs" for solo marimba.
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December 01, 2021
Cailtin Jones performs "Four-Part Invention"
University of North Carolina, Pembroke, Pembroke, NC
Caitlin Jones performs "Four-Part Invention", the 3rd movement from "Thinking Songs" for solo marimba.
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November 27, 2021 at 20:00
Burkina Electric in Cologne
Cologne, Germany
Burkina Electric performs at a festival in Köln, Germany. Details TBA.
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November 15, 2021 at 20:15
World Premiere with Clara Inglese and Ensemble Hopper at Ars Musica
Théâtre des Martyrs, Brussels, Belgium
RESCHEDULED FROM NOVEMBER 2020: World premiere of "La parole seule" by Lukas Ligeti, commissioned by the Ars Musica Festival, in response to Francis Poulenc's "La voix humaine", with a libretto by François Emmanuel, featuring Clara Inglese (soprano) and Ensemble Hopper.
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November 13, 2021
Lukas Ligeti (virtually) at Soundbridge Festival, Malaysia
Soundbridge Festival, Malaysia (virtual)
Concert of music by Lukas Ligeti (virtually) at the Soundbridge Festival in Malaysia, curated by Kee Yong Chong. Details TBA.
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November 12, 2021 at 10:00
Lukas Ligeti Masterclass in Mons
Conservatoire Royal de Mons, Mons, Belgium
Lukas Ligeti gives a masterclass in composition at the Conservatoire Royal de Mons, Belgium.
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November 09, 2021 at 20:00
Burkina Electric and Brussels Philharmonic
Bozar, Brussels, Belgium
RESCHEDULED FROM NOVEMBER 2020: World premiere of a new movement (commissioned by Ars Musica) of Lukas Ligeti's Suite for Burkina Electric and Orchestra, along with a performance of other sections of the work, at the Ars Musica Festival in Brussels. Performed by Burkina Electric (with Lukas Ligeti) and the Brussels Philharmonic conducted by Ilan Volkov.
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November 06, 2021 at 20:30
Lukas Ligeti as guest w/Gary Lucas
Sunset, Paris, France
Lukas Ligeti joins guitarist Gary Lucas as a guest in a concert at the Sunset Jazz Club in Paris.
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October 18, 2021 at 20:00
Maoz/Lin/Ligeti @ Celeste, Vienna
Celeste, Vienna, Austria
Eyal Maoz (guitar), Yedda Lin (piano), and Lukas Ligeti (drums) play a set of improvised music to open the Monday Improvisers' Session at Celeste in Vienna, Austria.
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October 15, 2021
Caitlin Jones performs three movements from "Thinking Songs"
Eastern Connecticut State University, Windham, CT
Caitlin Jones performs "Lamento", "Four-Part Invention", and "Two-Part Invention" from "Thinking Songs" for solo marimba.
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October 03, 2021 at 15:00
Masterclass & Concert in Frosinone, Italy
Conservatorio "Licinio Refice", Frosinone, Italy
Lukas Ligeti teaches a 3-day masterclass in composition at the Conservatorio "Licinio Refice" in Frosinone, Italy, and performs in a concert with composition students on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021.
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October 02, 2021 at 14:00
Eberhard/Ligeti/Mottel/Neuser at Galerie Gundula Gruber, Vienna
Galerie Gundula Gruber, Vienna, Austria
Lukas Ligeti performes on laptop with Matt Mottel (keytar), Nikolaus Neuser (trumpet), and Silke Eberhard (sax) at the opening of show or art by Matt Mottel at Galerie Gundula Gruber, Vienna.
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September 23, 2021
Cailtin Jones performs "Four-Part Invention"
Miami University, Oxford, OH
Caitlin Jones performs "Four-Part Invention", the 3rd movement from "Thinking Songs" for solo marimba.
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August 11, 2021 at 22:00
Lukas Ligeti Solo at Forum Wallis
Schloss Leuk, Leuk VS, Switzerland
Lukas Ligeti performs a solo concert on the marimba lumina at the Forum Wallis festival in Leuk, Switzerland.
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February 25, 2021 at 12:00
Lukas Ligeti on Composers Now's IMPACT Podcast
Online
A portrait interview of Lukas Ligeti on Composers Now's IMPACT podcast. Please watch it on Youtube by clicking on the event title above.
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December 12, 2020 at 18:00
World Premiere - Del Sol Quartet's Joy Project
Online (from San Francisco, CA)
The Del Sol String Quartet premieres works commissioned as part of its "Joy Project", including Lukas Ligeti's "Cadence of Joy".
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November 21, 2020
World Premiere with Clara Inglese and Ensemble Hopper at Ars Musica
Théâtre le Rideau, Brussels, Belgium
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
World premiere of a new work by Lukas Ligeti, commissioned by the Ars Musica Festival, in response to Francis Poulenc's "La voix humaine", with a libretto by François Emmanuel, featuring Clara Inglese (soprano) and Ensemble Hopper. -
November 07, 2020
Burkina Electric and Ensemble Bruch at NOW Festival
Philharmonie Essen, Essen, Germany
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
Concert by Burkina Electric, featuring the world premiere of new music by Lukas Ligeti commissioned by Philharmonie Essen for Burkina Electric and chamber ensemble to foreshadow a Burkina Electric opera. Performed by Burkina Electric (with Lukas Ligeti) and Ensemble Bruch at the NOW Festival in Essen, Germany. -
November 06, 2020
Burkina Electric and Brussels Philharmonic
Brussels, Belgium
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
World premiere of a new movement (commissioned by Ars Musica) of Lukas Ligeti's Suite for Burkina Electric and Orchestra, along with a performance of other sections of the work, at the opening concert of the Ars Musica Festival in Brussels. Performed by Burkina Electric (with Lukas Ligeti) and the Brussels Philharmonic conducted by Ilan Volkov. -
August 13, 2020 at 21:00
Ju-Ping Song performs "Trinity"
Online (from Lancaster, PA)
Pianist Ju-Ping Song of the NakedEye Ensemble performs Lukas Ligeti's "Trinity" as part of an online solo piano program.
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July 03, 2020
G.W. Pabst silent films with Daniel Pabst - inside
Metro Kino, Vienna, Austria
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
Lukas Ligeti, Chris Janka,and Daniel Pabst play live improvised music to a silent film by legendary filmmaker G.W. Pabst -
July 02, 2020
G.W. Pabst silent films with Daniel Pabst - open air
Augartenspitz, Vienna, Austria
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
Lukas Ligeti, Chris Janka,and Daniel Pabst play live improvised music to a silent film by legendary filmmaker G.W. Pabst -
June 24, 2020 at 20:00
Stone Commissions at National Sawdust
National Sawdust, Brooklyn, NY
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
World premiere of a concert-length piece by Lukas Ligeti for his group Notebook, mixing composition and improvisation, as part of John Zorn's Stone Commissions at National Sawdust series. -
June 19, 2020 at 19:00
Performance of "Pattern Transformation" in Portugal
Gardens of the Jovem Orquestra Portuguesa, Algés, Portugal
Pedro Carneiro and 3 members of the Jovem Orquestra Portuguesa (Tomás Moital, Agostinho Sequeira, Pedro Tavares) perform Lukas Ligeti's "Pattern Transformation" at an open-air concert that can take place despite the Covid-19 crisis.
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April 28, 2020
Residency at New Zealand School of Music
Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
Lukas Ligeti visits the New Zealand School of Music at Victoria University, Wellington for a two-day residency (April 28-29) to give masterclasses in composition and improvisation. -
April 23, 2020
Performance at ISCM World New Music Days, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
Lukas Ligeti performs the world premiere of his work "Labyrinth of Stars" solo on marimba lumina as the selected work of the South African section of the International Society for Contemporary Music. The concert takes place in Auckland, New Zealand. -
April 03, 2020 at 20:00
World Premiere of 'Rondeel' at DiMenna Center in NYC
Benzaquen Hall, DiMenna Center, 450 W. 37th St., New York, NY
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
World premiere of Lukas Ligeti's 'Rondeel' for 4 clarinets, performed by the Licorice Quartet, as part of Composers' Concordance's "Clarinet Motion" concert at the DiMenna Center in New York City. Also on the program: Works by Dan Cooper, Gene Pritsker, Jay Rodriguez, David Rothenberg, Faye-Ellen Silverman, and Stefan Zeniuk, plus dance by Max Pollak. -
March 29, 2020
Workshop in Ravenna, Italy
Chiesa San Damiano, Ravenna, Italy
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
Lukas Ligeti gives a public composition and percussion/improvisation workshop at Chiesa San Damiano in Ravenna, Italy. -
March 28, 2020 at 21:00
Solo Concert in Ravenna
Chiesa San Damiano, Ravenna, Italy
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
Lukas Ligeti performs a solo concert on marimba lumina at Chiesa San Damiano in Ravenna, Italy. -
March 28, 2020 at 9:00
Masterclass at Conservatorio Santa Cecilia, Rome
Conservatorio Santa Cecilia, Roma, Roma, Italy
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
Lukas Ligeti gives a composition masterclass at Conservatorio S. Cecilia in Rome, Italy. -
March 27, 2020 at 18:00
Concert at Tor Vergata, Roma
Auditorio Ennio Morricone, Rome, Italy
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
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March 25, 2020
Residency at Conservatortio di Frosinone
Conservatortio Licinio Refice, Frosinone, Italy
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC...
Lukas Ligeti visits Conservatorio Licinio Refice in Frosinone, Italy for a two-day residency (March 25-26) to give masterclasses in composition. -
March 09, 2020 at 19:45
Budapest Festival Orchestra performs 'Surroundedness'
Concert Hall of the Budapest Music Center, Budapest, Hungary
The Budapest Festival Orchestra conducted by Zoltán Rácz performs the Hungarian premiere of Lukas Ligeti's 'Surroundedness' at the Concert Hall of the Budapest Music Center in Budapest, Hungary.
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December 09, 2019 at 12:30
Lukas Ligeti & Others at the Philip Tabane Foundation
Philip Tabane Foundation, Mamelodi, South Africa
At a lunchtime concert at the Philip Tabane Foundation in Mamelodi, Lukas Ligeti (drums), Jonathan Crossley (guitar), Luc Houtkamp (saxophone) and others collaborate with Thabang Tabane (percussion), Mpho Tshwale (keyboards), and friends as part of NewMusicSA's New Music Indaba.
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December 08, 2019 at 19:00
Crossley/Duby/Ligeti @ UNISA
NewMusicSA's New Music Indaba curated by Marc Duby, Pretoria, South Africa
Jonathan Crossley (guitar), Marc Duby (bass), and Lukas Ligeti (drums) perform a set of improvised music at NewMusicSA's New Music Indaba curated by Marc Duby.
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November 24, 2019 at 20:00
Concert at ThirdSpace, Singapore
ThirdSpace, Singapore, 90 Goodman Rd., Goodman Arts Centre, Block B #05-02, Singapore
Lukas Ligeti performs a solo concert on marimba lumina in Singapore and is joined for a duet by percussionist Riduan Zalani. In the 2nd set, Lukas improvises on drums with Andy Chia, Natalie Tse, and Vick Low of SAtheCollective.
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November 23, 2019 at 17:00
Collaboration with Hue-Trinh Luong at SoundBridge Festival
Taylor's University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lukas Ligeti (on drums) joins Vietnamese composer Hue-Trinh Luong to perform in the world premiere of her new work 'iel' as part of the SoundBridge Festival at Taylor's University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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November 23, 2019 at 10:00
Panel Discussion at SoundBridge Festival
Taylor's University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lukas Ligeti participates in a panel discussion on "The Trend of Cross-Media in Contemporary Music" at the SoundBridge Festival, Taylor's University, Kuala Lumpur, together with Sayyid Shafiee, Agung Gunawan, Jiradej Setabundhu, Jean-David Caillouet, Hirokaz Ota, and Tazul Tajuddin.
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November 19, 2019 at 21:00
Solo concert at the Saxophone Store, Kuala Lumpur
The Saxophone Store, 4th Floor, 6 Jalan Panggong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lukas Ligeti performs solo on marimba lumina and is also joined for a duo by pianist Yen-Lin Goh. Hue-Trinh Luong performs solo in the 2nd set of the evening.
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November 15, 2019 at 21:00
Improvised music at Raw Art Space, Kuala Lumpur
Raw Art Space, 4th Floor, 8 Jalan Panggong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lukas Ligeti (drums) meets Siew Wai Kok (vocals) and Yong Yandsen (saxophone) for a concert of improvised music at Raw Art Space in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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September 21, 2019 at 21:00
Humanautomata @ O'Culto da Ajuda
O'Culto da Ajuda, LIsbon, Portugal
'Humanautomata', Lukas Ligeti's work in collaboration with Sonoscopia for Sonoscopia's "Phobos" electro-mechanical sound sculpture, is performed at O'Culto da Ajuda in Lisbon. Featuring Tiago Ângelo (electronics), Gustavo Costa (percussion), Henrique Fernandes (electronics), Joana Gama (piano), Ricardo Jacinto (cello), Alberto Lopes (tabletop guitar, electronics), Angelica V. Salvi (harp), and Lukas Ligeti (marimba lumina).
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September 13, 2019 at 21:00
World Premiere of Humanautomata in Porto
Matosinhos Jazz, Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal
World premiere of 'Humanautomata', Lukas Ligeti's work in collaboration with Sonoscopia for Sonoscopia's "Phobos" electro-mechanical sound sculpture and created during a residency ("InResidence") in Porto, Portugal, at Matosinhos Jazz in Matosinhos near Porto. Featuring Tiago Ângelo (electronics), Gustavo Costa (percussion), Henrique Fernandes (electronics), Joana Gama (piano), Ricardo Jacinto (cello), Alberto Lopes (tabletop guitar, electronics), Angelica V. Salvi (harp), and Lukas Ligeti (marimba lumina).
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August 12, 2019 at 14:00
Lukas Ligeti Keynote Address @ Composers' National Collegium, Pretoria
Musaion, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Lukas Ligeti gives the keynote address at the 2019 Composers National Collegium at the University of Pretoria in Pretoria, Souyh Africa.
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August 12, 2019 at 11:00
Oblique Narratives @ Composers National Collegium, Pretoria
Musaion, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Ben Schoeman and André Breet perform the South African premiere of 'Goodness of Fit' and 'Sides of a Point' from Lukas Ligeti's 'Oblique Narratives' for two pianos at the Musaion, University of Pretoria, as part of the Composers' National Collegium and the UP Music Festival.
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August 12, 2019
Featured Composer at Composers' National Collegium, Pretoria
Musaion, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Lukas Ligeti is the featured composer at the 2019 Composers National Collegium in Pretoria, with a performance, a keynote address, and teaching young composers.