György Ligeti "Atmósferas"

Today's Classical Corner... Ligeti!

Kubrick used 4 pieces by György Ligeti, in his film 2001: A Space Odyssey, that employ micropolyphony, the use of sustained dissonant chords that shift slowly. This technique was pioneered in Atmosphères. Ligeti admired Kubrick's film but, in addition to being irritated by Kubrick's failure to obtain permission directly from him, he was offended that his music was used in a film soundtrack shared by composers Johann Strauss II and Richard Strauss. Kubirck also used Aventures - without Ligeti's permission! Sad turn of events, to say the least.

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