Role

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Composer  

Birth

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January 1, 1940

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

László Sáry was a Hungarian composer and pianist who was born on October 1, 1940, in Budapest, Hungary. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father was a pianist and his mother was a singer, and they both encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Sáry began his musical education at the age of six, studying piano and composition at the Béla Bartók Conservatory in Budapest. He continued his studies at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, where he studied composition with Ferenc Farkas and piano with Pál Kadosa. In 1963, Sáry graduated from the Franz Liszt Academy of Music with a degree in composition. He then began working as a composer and pianist, performing in concerts and composing music for various ensembles and orchestras. Sáry's early works were influenced by the avant-garde music of the 1960s, and he was associated with the New Music Studio, a group of Hungarian composers who were exploring new forms of musical expression. His early works include "Music for Strings" (1964), "Music for Piano and Orchestra" (1965), and "Music for Chamber Orchestra" (1966). In the 1970s, Sáry's music became more experimental, incorporating elements of electronic music and aleatoric techniques. He also began to explore the use of non-traditional instruments, such as the prepared piano and the glass harmonica. His works from this period include "Music for Prepared Piano" (1970), "Music for Glass Harmonica" (1972), and "Music for Orchestra and Tape" (1974). In the 1980s, Sáry's music became more introspective and focused on the exploration of sound and timbre. He began to incorporate elements of Hungarian folk music into his compositions, creating a unique blend of traditional and avant-garde styles. His works from this period include "Music for Strings and Percussion" (1981), "Music for Cimbalom and Orchestra" (1983), and "Music for Viola and Orchestra" (1986). Sáry's music has been performed by many prominent ensembles and orchestras, including the Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Sinfonietta. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Kossuth Prize, Hungary's highest cultural award, in 1990. In addition to his work as a composer, Sáry was also a respected music educator. He taught composition at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music from 1972 to 2006, and many of his students went on to become successful composers in their own right. Sáry continued to compose music until his death on February 20, 2019, at the age of 78. His legacy as a composer and educator continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

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