Hungarian composer and conductor Péter Eötvös has combined both activities
throughout his career, gaining widespread recognition in the field of
contemporary music. Born in Székelyudvarhely in Transylvania on January 2, 1944,
he grew up in Budapest, learning to play the piano from an early age. Drawn to
composing, he met György Ligeti, who steered him towards the Franz Liszt
Academy, where his teacher was János Viski. At the same time, Péter Eötvös also
studied with Zoltán Kodály. As early as 1958, Péter Eötvös began improvising at
film screenings and, thanks to a grant, was able...