Composer, percussionist, improviser, and UC Irvine professor Lukas Ligeti spoke with me from his home in Bushwick, New York, for nearly two hours coming off the heels of an evening showcasing his works at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. As the only son of György Ligeti, one of the most innovative and influential composers in the last half of the 20th century, Lukas continues to forge his own path as a world-class musician while navigating the commanding legacy of his father. We discussed how growing up a refugee impacted his musical outlook, cultural appropriation, and Darmstadt.
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