In the presence of a national treasure: Kurtág’s Játékok through Aimard’s hands

Peter Quantrill
Thursday, April 17, 2025

Pierre-Laurent Aimard has recorded the largest selection yet from György Kurtág’s Játékok, and in the presence of the composer, who recently turned 99. Peter Quantrill attended the sessions in Budapest to discuss the project with the pianist

Pierre-Laurent Aimard (photo: Balint Hrotko)
Pierre-Laurent Aimard (photo: Balint Hrotko)

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