While the whole of France Musique holds its breath in awe on the 100th anniversary of the birth of the greatest musician since Charlemagne, we thought it might be an idea to show off the lighter side of this impermeable icon.
First, conducting Ligeti:
Next, playing one of his own plinkers – difficile, n’est-ce pas?
How he composed it:
Happy birthday:
photo: Betty Freeman/Lebrecht
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