György Kurtág (photo Akos Stiller)

Kurtág 100

Last Titan of the 20th Century / Feb 2026

The last titan of the 20th century, that is composer György Kurtág. On 19 February 2026, this Hungarian master of miniature will turn 100. The versatility and special nature of his oeuvre will be demonstrated in three concerts with the best international soloists and ensembles.

Events in this theme

  • Schubert and Kurtág

    Leif Ove Andsnes + Bertrand Chamayou
    Wed 3 Dec 2025 20:15

    World-famous pianists play enchanting music for piano four hands
    Kurtág, Schubert

    Grote Zaal
  • Happy 100, György!

    Asko|Schönberg, Katharine Dain + Joey Marijs
    Thu 19 Feb 2026 20:15

    Colourful ode with 100 metronomes and three world premieres
    Ligeti, Kurtág, Nas, Chin, De Bock. De Graaff

    Grote Zaal
  • Kurtág's Kafka-Fragmente

    Isabelle Faust + Anna Prohaska
    Fri 27 Feb 2026 20:15

    Extraordinary variety and emotional depth
    Kurtág

    Grote Zaal

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