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György Ligeti: Quick Facts

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Also Known As György Sándor Ligeti
Born May 28, 1923 • Romania
Died June 12, 2006 (aged 83) • Vienna • Austria
Awards And Honors Praemium Imperiale (1991)
Notable Works “Atmosphères”
Movement / Style avant-garde

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