Quotes from Gyorgy Ligeti

Then, after the war it was impossible to travel, after so many years of Hitler and Stalin.

However, I began composing as soon as I started taking piano lessons.

Perhaps the better word is emotional yes, I am an emotional man

There is a wonderful Hungarian literature, especially in lyric poetry.

I think a composer is always interested in his last work.

In January 1944 I was called up by the Forced Labor Service, but I deserted on October 10, 1944.

I don't use old music.

I listen to all kinds of music - new music, old music, music of my colleagues, everything.

It isn't false modesty when I say this, but although I am supposed to be a famous person it doesn't mean anything to me. I just sit at home and work.

But I do not want to use Hungarian verses for British people.