Course: György Ligeti

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Course title György Ligeti
Course code KMU/92AV4
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Keprt Marek, doc. MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
Influences on the music of Ligeti´s early period. Bela Bartok. Early period - Analysis of the 1. string quartet and Musica ricarcata. Ligetis output in the 60´in musical context - Scelsi, Xenakis. Atmosphere, Aventures. Musical theater. Requiem, Ramifications, Lontano Compositions for organ and harpsichord The opera project: La Grande Macabre. Ligeti in context of minimalism. Conlon Nancarrow 3 Pieces for 2 pianos - analysis. Alusions. Ligetis late word. The pianoetudes. The question of tuning and microtonality. Last works.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Observation
  • Attendace - 18 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 46 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
To achieve an analytical insight into the music of G. Ligeti and the broader context of the music of the second half of the 20th century.
Good orientation in the output of G. Ligeti and ability to put his works in historical, theoretical and esthetical context of his time
Prerequisites
Very good founding in music theory and music history of the 20th century

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam, Student performance

Requirements: Analysis of a composition of G. Ligeti. Study of literature. 70percent attendance in the classes.
Recommended literature
  • Floros, Constantin. (2014). Gyoergy Ligeti. Peter Lang Verlag.
  • Hrčková, Naďa. (2007). Dějiny hudby 6: Hudba 20. století (2). Praha.
  • Levy, Benjamin R. Metamophosis in Music. The Compositions of G?orgy Ligeti in the 1950s amd 1960s. 2019.
  • Metzger, Heinz Klaus, Riehn, Rainer (Vyd.). (1987). Musik-Konzepte 53: György Ligeti. Mainz.
  • Ross, Alex. Zbývá jen hluk. Naslouchání dvacátému století. Praha. 2011.
  • Steinitz, Richard. (2003). Gyorgy Ligeti: Music of the imagination.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theory and History of Music (2025) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theory and History of Music (2025) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theory and History of Music (19) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Theory and History of Music (19) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -