Bard College Conservatory of Music Presents

Signs, Games, and Messages 2026: Special Program

György Kurtág, a renowned contemporary composer and the last great figure of the post-war avantgarde, remains spiritually vibrant even in old age. Approaching his 100th birthday in 2026, Kurtág Fragments takes audiences on a journey through key places in his life—Transylvania, Budapest, Vienna, London, Prussia Cove, and Paris, where his magnum opus Fin de Partie premiered in 2022. Along the way, the film follows his collaborations with world-class musicians such as Víkingur Ólafsson, Steven Isserlis, and Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Blending intimate moments with breathtaking performances, it captures the almost mystical process through which Kurtág transforms emotion into music. This feature-length documentary is not only a portrait of an extraordinary artist but also a cinematic immersion into one of the most profound musical worlds of our time. 
 
Presented in Collaboration with Brooklyn Public Library and The National Film Institute, Hungary.
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For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].

Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm EDT/GMT-4

Location: Jim Ottaway Jr. Film Center

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