Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, Sz. 100

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:characteristics rhythmic complexity
thematic development
dynamic contrasts
use of motifs
dramatic contrasts
use of silence
complex counterpoint
use of extended techniques
textural variety
exploration of rhythm
exploration of timbre
expressive range
rhythmic innovation
polyrhythmic textures
contrasting dynamics
use of silence and space
exploration of dissonance
interaction between instruments
interplay of rhythm and melody
melodic fragmentation
exploration of harmonic language
use of unconventional scales
rhythmic layering
integration of percussion with piano
gptkbp:composer gptkb:György_Ligeti
gptkbp:cultural_significance explores rhythm and texture
gptkbp:dedication dedicated to the ensemble of the 20th Century
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:genre gptkb:orchestra
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, Sz. 100
gptkbp:influenced contemporary composers
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Béla_Bartók
gptkbp:influences 12-tone technique
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Hungarian_folk_music
gptkbp:instrumentation percussion
two pianos
gptkbp:key C major
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:3
gptkb:Adagio
Allegro molto
gptkbp:notable_performance performed by Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Tamara Stefanovich
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Ligeti:_Piano_Works
available on CD
gptkbp:part_of Ligeti's oeuvre
gptkbp:performed_by various ensembles
major music festivals
gptkbp:premiere_date gptkb:1976
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Universal_Edition
gptkbp:related_works Concert Românesc
gptkbp:style modern classical
gptkbp:transcribed_for arranged for other instruments
gptkbp:user_reviews praised for complexity
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1976
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sonatas_by_Bartók
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6