Karol Beffa's Biography of György Ligeti Published by Fayard
A biography of composer György Ligeti, written by Karol Beffa, has been released by Fayard. The book traces Ligeti's life from his birth in 1923 in Transylvania, capturing his remarkable trajectory with empathy and restraint. The review in artpress notes that the biography reads like a novel, thanks to Beffa's lively prose. The publication appeared in artpress n°437, October 2016, page 86.
Key facts
- Karol Beffa wrote a biography of György Ligeti.
- The biography is published by Fayard.
- György Ligeti was born in 1923.
- Ligeti was originally from Transylvania.
- The book is reviewed in artpress n°437, October 2016.
- The review describes the biography as reading like a novel.
- Beffa's writing is described as lively and empathetic.
- The review is on page 86 of the issue.
Entities
Artists
- Karol Beffa
- György Ligeti
Institutions
- Fayard
- artpress
Locations
- Transylvania
Sources
- artpress —