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Kurtág at 100

Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6PM
Miller Theatre at Columbia University

Free admission • Doors open at 5:30PM, music at 6PM
Onstage seating is first-come, first-served.

The eminent Hungarian composer György Kurtág celebrates his 100th birthday this year. Renowned for works built from strikingly brief movements, Kurtág distills profound emotion into the fewest possible notes, creating a listening experience of remarkable intimacy. To mark this milestone, three distinguished interpreters of his music—soprano Tony Arnold, violinist Christopher Otto, and pianist Amy Williams—come together for a rare performance of seldom-heard works.

Sit onstage and enjoy a free drink during these hour-long weeknight Pop-Up Concerts, and mingle with the musicians and fellow concertgoers after the show.

Montage for Kurtag Pop Up FINAL 960x1446
Arnold by Claudia Hanson, Otto by Shervin Lainez, Williams by Rob Davidson

Free admission • Doors open at 5:30PM, music at 6PM
Onstage seating is first-come, first-served.

The eminent Hungarian composer György Kurtág celebrates his 100th birthday this year. Renowned for works built from strikingly brief movements, Kurtág distills profound emotion into the fewest possible notes, creating a listening experience of remarkable intimacy. To mark this milestone, three distinguished interpreters of his music—soprano Tony Arnold, violinist Christopher Otto, and pianist Amy Williams—come together for a rare performance of seldom-heard works.

Sit onstage and enjoy a free drink during these hour-long weeknight Pop-Up Concerts, and mingle with the musicians and fellow concertgoers after the show.

Repertoire

  • György Kurtág Requiem for the Beloved (1987)
  • György Kurtág Excerpts from József Attila Fragments, Op. 20 (1981-82)
  • György Kurtág Excerpts from Kafka-Fragments (1985-86)
  • György Kurtág Excerpts from Játékok (1973-2026)

Performers

  • Tony Arnold by Claudia Hanson 160x240
    Tony Arnold soprano
  • Christopher Otto 160x240
    Christopher Otto violin
  • Amy Williams by Rob Davidson 160x240
    Amy Williams piano

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