Composer · Pianist · Film Music Composer

Music that
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Orchestral, chamber, vocal and screen music shaped by colour, rhythm and a strong dramatic instinct.

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Judit Varga

Vienna-based composer working across concert music and film, with orchestral, chamber, solo and vocal works performed in concert halls and at festivals worldwide.

Her music moves naturally between classical tradition, experimental currents and the dramatic worlds of film and stage. Recurring loops, kinetic energy and shifting perspectives shape a language that feels at once familiar, playful and unmistakably contemporary.

Based inVienna

FieldsComposition · Film music · Piano · Teaching

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06 MAY 2027PIANO 2.0Kinetische Etüden für Disklavier · composer portrait House of Music Hungary · Budapest

19 JUN 2018 · 19:00...alles Fleisch...Concert · UK premiere · BBC Symphony Orchestra; Gergely Madaras, conductor BBC Maida Vale Studios, London Details ↗06 JAN 2023 · 20:30StardustWorld premiere · Symphonic Dances · Mikael Rudolfsson, trombone; Opéra national de Lorraine Orchestra; Emilio Pomàrico, conductor Salle Poirel, Nancy Details ↗08 JAN 2023 · 15:00StardustConcert · Symphonic Dances · Mikael Rudolfsson, trombone; Opéra national de Lorraine Orchestra; Emilio Pomàrico, conductor Salle Poirel, Nancy Details ↗04 MAY 2019 · 17:00Black and White – Kinetic Loop for String OrchestraConcert · Classic Lights 3 · Budapest Strings Budapest Music Center, Concert Hall Details ↗30 NOV 2025 · 19:00Black and White – Kinetic Loop for String OrchestraConcert · Für Anima · Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra Nádor Hall, Budapest Details ↗22 OCT 2025The Awakening GoddessWorld premiere · ZeitGenuss festival · Narea Son, soprano; Boglárka Pecze, basset horn; Mariana Popova, piano Tollhaus Karlsruhe Details ↗21 NOV 2022Zankend – Stille, stumm, stillConcert · French premiere · Ensemble Ars Nova; Gregory Vajda, conductor TAP – Théâtre Auditorium de Poitiers Details ↗24 NOV 2022Zankend – Stille, stumm, stillConcert · Ensemble Ars Nova; Gregory Vajda, conductor L'Arsenal – Cité musicale, Metz Details ↗27 APR 2026 · 19:00Zankend – Stille, stumm, stillConcert · Kurtágiana · MIKAMO Central European Chamber Orchestra; Ajtony Csaba, conductor Reaktor, Vienna Details ↗28 APR 2026 · 19:00Zankend – Stille, stumm, stillConcert · Kurtágiana · MIKAMO Central European Chamber Orchestra; Ajtony Csaba, conductor House of Music Hungary, Budapest Details ↗29 APR 2026 · 19:00Zankend – Stille, stumm, stillConcert · Kurtágiana · MIKAMO Central European Chamber Orchestra; Ajtony Csaba, conductor Slovak Radio Building, Bratislava Details ↗27 OCT 2016Szerelem / LoveOpera performance · Hungarian State Opera Opera House, Budapest Details ↗29 OCT 2016Szerelem / LoveOpera performance · Hungarian State Opera Opera House, Budapest Details ↗03 NOV 2016Szerelem / LoveOpera performance · Hungarian State Opera Opera House, Budapest Details ↗12 JAN 2017 · 20:00The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr. West in the Land of the BolsheviksFilm screening with Judit Varga's live score · Transparent Sound Festival · PHACE Müpa Budapest Details ↗07 JUN 2017 · 19:30The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr. West in the Land of the BolsheviksFilm screening with Judit Varga's live score · Festival brücken · PHACE Kunsthaus Mürz, Anton Webern Saal, Mürzzuschlag Details ↗

07 MAY 2022 · 19:30Tiny Little People, Big Big FeelingsWorld premiere · Trio Infernale; Anton Gerzenberg, piano Wiener Konzerthaus, Schubert Hall, Vienna

29 MAR 2016 · 19:30The Extraordinary Adventures of Mr. West in the Land of the BolsheviksWorld premiere · Film screening with Judit Varga's live score · PHACE; Leonhard Garms, conductor Wiener Konzerthaus, Vienna Details ↗06 DEC 2013Prima Primissima / Gradus ad ParnassumAwards gala · orchestral work with ballet Palace of Arts, Budapest Details ↗16 OCT 2026 · 18:00Apám lánya / My Father’s DaughterFilm screening · Filmtettfeszt – Hungarian Film Days Cinema Victoria · Timișoara, Romania Details ↗26 NOV 2026 · 18:00PendulumConstellations · Orange the World · Sylvia Kimiko Krutz, piano Austrian Cultural Forum, Hodžovo nám. 1/A · Bratislava Details ↗16 MAY 2026 · 17:30Barcarole pour Frédéric et GeorgeConcert · Puolikuuden konsertit: Vallankumouksia Hakasalmen huvila · Helsinki, Finland Details ↗

06 NOV 2026MÉGISSong recital · Bernadett Nagy, mezzo-soprano · Dániel Dinyés, piano Szent István Conservatory · Budapest

09 NOV 2026 · 18:00MÉGISSong recital · Bernadett Nagy, mezzo-soprano · Dániel Dinyés, piano Bősze Ádám Zenei Antikvárium · Király utca 77, Budapest Details ↗11 NOV 2026 · 19:30MÉGIS — Lieder ohne Grenzen: Von Wien nach BudapestSong recital · Bernadett Nagy, mezzo-soprano · Dániel Dinyés, piano Antonio-Vivaldi-Saal · Johannesgasse 8, Vienna Details ↗13 DEC 2022 · 18:30Baroque BurlesqueConcert · World premiere · Schräge Bescherung – Weihnachten in surrealer Inszenierung Arnold Schönberg Center, Vienna Details ↗

12 NOV 2010]obszöen[World premiere · aNOther festival · ikultur.com Palais Kabelwerk, Vienna

13 NOV 2010]obszöen[aNOther festival · ikultur.com Palais Kabelwerk, Vienna

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18 October 2026 DOT-DOT-LINE. on medici.tvThe semifinals on medici.tv Recordings of both Solti Competition semifinals are now listed on medici.tv, with Judit Varga’s orchestral work in the programme. Read ↗ 17 October 2026 Sonatine recommended by the Seattle Music Teachers AssociationA repertoire recommendation from Seattle The Seattle Music Teachers Association includes Judit Varga’s Sonatine in its programming suggestions for the Marsha Wright Sonatina Festival. Read ↗ 12 October 2026 HEIMKEHR — World Premiere and November TourWorld premiere · November 2026 A new melodrama on a text by Lajos Parti Nagy, premiering in Freiburg on 15 November before performances in Stuttgart, Bochum, Budapest and Munich. Read ↗ 29 September 2026 DOT-DOT-LINE. — Watch the Solti Competition LiveSolti Competition · 5–6 October 2026 Judit Varga’s new orchestral work joins the semifinal repertoire. Watch both rounds online through Müpa Home on 5 and 6 October. Read ↗

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DOT-DOT-LINE. Orchestra	2026	3 flutes (III doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, cor anglais, 3 B-flat clarinets (III doubling bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (III doubling…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 3 flutes (III doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, cor anglais, 3 B-flat clarinets (III doubling bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (III doubling contrabassoon); 4 horns in F, 3 trumpets in C, 2 trombones, bass trombone, tuba; percussion (4 players: drum set, sandpaper blocks, bass drum, wood blocks, whip, tom-toms, wind chimes, triangle, crotales); harp; strings (violin I, violin II, violas, violoncelli, double basses; divisi up to 2)	ca. 7'
TáDéVé Opera	2026	soprano; narrator (bass or baritone); alto ad lib.; choir with 3 soloists; flute/piccolo, B-flat clarinet, C trumpet, percussion (1 player;…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation soprano; narrator (bass or baritone); alto ad lib.; choir with 3 soloists; flute/piccolo, B-flat clarinet, C trumpet, percussion (1 player; glockenspiel or crotales ad lib., snare drum, cymbal, ratchet, slide whistle or similar instrument), string quintet (violin I, violin II, viola, violoncello, double bass)	8'
Before Dawn Choir	2025	Original scoring: male choir (TTBB), organ and optional light. · · Also performable by mixed choir or women’s choir, unaccompanied or with…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation Original scoring: male choir (TTBB), organ and optional light. · · Also performable by mixed choir or women’s choir, unaccompanied or with any instrument or combination of instruments. Larger, homogeneous ensembles — such as a string quartet, string orchestra, trombone octet or brass quintet — are especially well suited.	ca. 5–7' (flexible)
Endless Fall Through Purple Sky – Horizon Devours Time Orchestra with soloist	2025	solo organ and orchestra Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 3 flutes (II and III doubling piccolo), 3 oboes (III doubling English horn), 3 B-flat clarinets (III doubling B-flat bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (III doubling contrabassoon); 4 horns in F, 3 trumpets in C, 2 trombones, bass trombone, tuba; percussion (4 players: player 1 — thunder sheet or thunder drum, rainstick, taiko drum 1, whirly tube, waterphone, analog metronome; player 2 — bass drum, ocean drum, suspended cymbal (middle), crotales, muted skin / practice pad, analog metronome; player 3 — whip, shell chimes, suspended cymbal (low), taiko drum 2 (left), tam-tam, analog metronome; player 4 — timpani, crotales); harp; strings (violin I divisi up to 4, violin II divisi up to 3, violas and violoncelli divisi up to 3, double basses divisi up to 2)	approx. 25'
Kinetische Etüden Self-Playing Instruments / Disklavier	2025/26	solo Disklavier	ongoing
Staircase Chamber Music	2025	flute, B-flat clarinet, violin and cello	90 seconds
The Centipede Dances Ensemble	2025	saxophone, horn, piano, harp, violin, viola, violoncello and double bass	12'30"
Visszaút haza Heimkehr / HomewardEnsemble	2025/26	2 narrators (spoken voices); flute (doubling piccolo), oboe, English horn, B-flat clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), bassoon, horn in F, C…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 2 narrators (spoken voices); flute (doubling piccolo), oboe, English horn, B-flat clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), bassoon, horn in F, C trumpet, trombone; percussion (1 player: snare drum, vibraphone, triangle, suspended cymbal, cowbell, plus a set of 5 freely chosen instruments); piano; violin, viola, violoncello, double bass	42'
200 in 20 – Mashup pompeux et mécanique Orchestra	2024	3 flutes (II and III doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (II doubling cor anglais), 3 B-flat clarinets (III doubling bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (II…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 3 flutes (II and III doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (II doubling cor anglais), 3 B-flat clarinets (III doubling bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (II doubling contrabassoon); 4 horns in F, 4 trumpets in C, 3 trombones, tuba; timpani; percussion (3–4 players: 5 temple blocks, 5 wood blocks, rute, 2 tam-tams, bass drum, snare drum, piccolo snare drum, tenor drum, cymbals, glockenspiel, tubular bells, lion's roar, superball beater, triangle); harp; organ ad lib.; strings (violin I divisi up to 4, violin II divisi up to 4, violas divisi up to 3, violoncelli divisi up to 3, double basses divisi up to 2)	approx. 20'
Musique MUSIQUE – IN THE SPIRIT OF JOHANN STRAUSS – THE MISSING STEP · English title: Music — In the Spirit of Johann Strauss — The Missing StepSelf-Playing Instruments / Disklavier	2024/25	computer-controlled Disklavier; solo acoustic piano; stereo electronic playback. In the staged version, the two pianos are positioned at…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation computer-controlled Disklavier; solo acoustic piano; stereo electronic playback. In the staged version, the two pianos are positioned at opposite ends of the stage. An alternative version can be presented using the stereo recording.	56'
Shattered Sun Orchestra	2024	2 flutes (both doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (II doubling cor anglais), 3 B-flat clarinets (III doubling bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (II…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 2 flutes (both doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (II doubling cor anglais), 3 B-flat clarinets (III doubling bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (II doubling contrabassoon); 4 horns in F, 4 trumpets in C, 4 trombones, tuba; timpani; percussion (3 players: triangle, cymbals, tam-tam, bass drum, marching tenor drums, crotales); harp; strings	approx. 14'
SUBMERSUS Self-Playing Instruments / Disklavier	2024/25	Performance version for two pianos: computer-controlled Disklavier and live acoustic piano. A single-Disklavier version is also available.…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation Performance version for two pianos: computer-controlled Disklavier and live acoustic piano. A single-Disklavier version is also available. A film-only screening version is available with the complete Disklavier and solo-piano music recorded and integrated into the film soundtrack.	52'32"
Tensor Orchestra	2024	flute, oboe, B-flat clarinet, bassoon; horn in F, trumpet in C, trombone, tuba; percussion (2 players; flexible setup including timpani,…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation flute, oboe, B-flat clarinet, bassoon; horn in F, trumpet in C, trombone, tuba; percussion (2 players; flexible setup including timpani, cymbals or tam-tam, crotales or glockenspiel, bongos/congas/woodblocks, snare drum, bass drum or whip); strings: 5 violin I, 4 violin II, 4 violas, 3 violoncelli, 2 double basses	approx. 12'
Mantra Chamber Music	2023	viola and piano	6'30"
Nachtstücke Der SandmannChamber Music	2023	saxophone and piano	12'
The Awakening Goddess Voice	2023	soprano, basset horn, piano	17'
Baroque Burlesque Chamber Music	2022	violin and piano	approx. 9'
Bending Space and Time String Orchestra with soloist	2022	trumpet in C, piano and percussion, with string orchestra Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation percussion (5 wood blocks of different sizes, 5 tom-toms of different sizes, xylophone); strings (violin I divisi up to 3, violin II divisi up to 2, viola divisi up to 2, violoncello divisi up to 2, double bass)	12m
Stardust Orchestra with soloist	2022	solo trombone and orchestra Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 3 flutes (II and III doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, cor anglais, 3 B-flat clarinets (III doubling B-flat bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, contrabassoon; 4 horns in F, 3 trumpets in C, 2 trombones, bass trombone, tuba; percussion (4–6 players: 2 snare drums, triangle, bass drum, tam-tam, whip, tambourine, glockenspiel, xylophone, slide whistle, 2 whirly tubes); harp; strings (violin I divisi up to 4, violin II divisi up to 3, violas and violoncelli divisi up to 3, double basses divisi up to 2). The two snare drums are placed to the left and right of the orchestra. With only four percussionists, one or two instruments should be omitted from bar 306 onwards. Five whirly tubes are required overall, played by trumpet I, flute I, horn I and both snare-drum players.	approx. 18'
stars buried deep Orchestra	2022	3 flutes (II and III doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (II doubling English horn), 2 B-flat clarinets, bass clarinet in B-flat, bassoon,…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 3 flutes (II and III doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (II doubling English horn), 2 B-flat clarinets, bass clarinet in B-flat, bassoon, contrabassoon; 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in C, 2 trombones, bass trombone, tuba; percussion (3 players), harp, piano; strings	approx. 18'
...mindörökre Voice	2021	mezzo-soprano; optional accompaniment: two Hohner harmonicas (one in C, one in B-flat) and vibraphone, played by two players	6m
Nörgeln Mérgelődős, bosszankodós — belső párbeszéd képzelt és valódi ellenségeinkkel / Nagging — an internal dialogue with imaginary and real enemiesSolo	2021	solo glissotar	1'30"
The Silly President Solo	2021	talking percussionist: snare drum, otamatone (ad lib. flexatone), finger cymbals (two pairs), wind machine, bass drum, 4 different pieces of anything	10m
Zankend – Stille, stumm, still Veszekedős – Csend, néma csendEnsemble	2021/22	flute (doubling piccolo); B-flat clarinet (doubling B-flat bass clarinet); bassoon (doubling contrabassoon); horn in F; trumpet in C;…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation flute (doubling piccolo); B-flat clarinet (doubling B-flat bass clarinet); bassoon (doubling contrabassoon); horn in F; trumpet in C; trombone; percussion (2 players); piano; 2 violins, viola, violoncello, double bass	20'
Around a Roundabout – version for large orchestra Orchestra	2020	3 flutes (III doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, cor anglais, 3 B-flat clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon; 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in C, 3…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 3 flutes (III doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, cor anglais, 3 B-flat clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon; 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in C, 3 trombones, tuba; timpani (also cymbal on timpani); percussion (wood block, bass drum, xylophone, singing tube/PVC); harp; strings.	approx. 4'40"
Around a Roundabout – version for small orchestra Orchestra	2020	2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 B-flat clarinets, 2 bassoons; 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in C, 3 trombones; percussion (2 players: timpani/cymbal on…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 B-flat clarinets, 2 bassoons; 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in C, 3 trombones; percussion (2 players: timpani/cymbal on timpani/wood block; bass drum/xylophone/singing tube); strings.	approx. 4'40"
Blumenstück Chamber Music	2020	violin, cello and piano	~3m
Fenster Chamber Music	2020	clarinet in B-flat / basset horn, violoncello, piano	20'
Roaring Rococo Chamber Music	2020	baroque violin and harpsichord; alternatively, violin and piano (ad libitum)	13m
Variazioni con Tema Ensemble	2020	piano (solo), ensemble, sampler and tape	22'
#perspektiven:los Voice	2019	soprano, flute, acoustic guitar, violoncello	ca. 7'
21 Variationen über einen unerwarteten Tod Chamber Music	2019	E-flat clarinet and bass clarinet	3'
Anamorphoses01 Chamber Music	2019	soprano saxophone, accordion and violoncello	11'
Anamorphoses02 Chamber Music	2019/20	clarinet(s), cello and piano	ca. 15'
Escapex2 Chamber Music	2019	violoncello and piano	~8m 30s
Happy Birthday, Major Ludwig! Orchestra	2019	2 flutes (II doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 B-flat clarinets (II doubling bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (II doubling contrabassoon); 2 horns in…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 2 flutes (II doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 B-flat clarinets (II doubling bass clarinet), 2 bassoons (II doubling contrabassoon); 2 horns in F, 2 trumpets in C; percussion (2 players: bass drum, glockenspiel, cymbals, contrabass bow, timpani, cymbal on timpani; suspended cymbals, vibraphone, temple block, triangle); piano; strings (violin I divisi up to 5, violin II divisi up to 5, violas divisi up to 3, violoncelli divisi up to 4, double bass)	approx. 10'
Mosar II String Orchestra	2019	string orchestra: violin I, violin II, viola, violoncello and double bass	~12m
Ombres densément tissées 3rd string quartet · music for Torso Modi · English title: Densely Woven Shadows · Original French title: Ombres densément tisséesChamber Music	2019	string quartet: violin I, violin II, viola and violoncello.	12'
Pendulum Solo	2019	solo piano	~7m
Tiny Little People, Big Big Feelings — version with theatrical elements Chamber Music	2019	violin, viola, violoncello and piano, with additional objects and theatrical elements	22'
Tiny Little People, Big Big Feelings — version without theatrical elements Chamber Music	2019	violin, viola, violoncello and piano	22'
A Wreath Choir	2018	six-part mixed choir (SMATBrB)	ca. 7'30"
Black and White – Kinetic Loop for String Orchestra String Orchestra	2018	strings: 5 vl. 1, 4 vl. 2, 3 vla., 3 vlc., cb.	~12m
Broken Beauty Ensemble	2018	flute (doubling piccolo), clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), saxophones (alto and tenor), violin, violoncello and double bass	12'
Pie Jesu Choir	2018	women’s choir or children’s choir (soprano, mezzo-soprano and alto), with water-filled glasses (glass harmonica) tuned to B, C, D, F-sharp…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation women’s choir or children’s choir (soprano, mezzo-soprano and alto), with water-filled glasses (glass harmonica) tuned to B, C, D, F-sharp and G. Ad libitum: place the glasses around the audience and involve as many players as possible.	3m 45s
Puzzle (Black Hole Edition) Chamber Music	2018	6 trombones, 2 bass trombones	7'30"
The Night Choir	2018	mixed choir a cappella (SSAATTBB)	~8m
Fanfaren Solo	2017	solo piano	1m
JUMP! Orchestra	2017	2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 B-flat clarinets, 2 bassoons; 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in C, 2 trombones, tuba; timpani and percussion (3 players:…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 B-flat clarinets, 2 bassoons; 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in C, 2 trombones, tuba; timpani and percussion (3 players: cymbals, snare drum, bass drum, triangle, tam-tam, castanets, agogos, maracas, güiro, anvil, glockenspiel, xylophone, crotales, vibraphone, drum set); harp; strings	approx. 3'30"–4'
Mosar Chamber Music	2017	violin, viola and violoncello	~11m 16s
Pocket Requiem Choir	2017	mixed choir, with divisi and vocal soloists.	~17m
Szerelem (Love) English title: LoveOpera	2015/16	Solo roles: Luca (soprano); Irén, the old housekeeper (mezzo-soprano); Old Lady, Luca’s mother-in-law (alto); János, her son (lyric tenor);…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation Solo roles: Luca (soprano); Irén, the old housekeeper (mezzo-soprano); Old Lady, Luca’s mother-in-law (alto); János, her son (lyric tenor); Luca’s mother (mezzo-soprano); Guard (speaking role); Second Prisoner (speaking role and tenor); Sergeant (speaking role); Doctor (bass). · · Chorus: SMATBB (prisoners, prison guards, co-tenants and everyday people). · · Orchestra: 3 flutes (III doubling piccolo); 3 oboes (I doubling alto recorder, II doubling tenor recorder, III doubling tenor recorder and cor anglais); 3 B-flat clarinets (I and II doubling harmonica, III doubling harmonica and B-flat bass clarinet); 3 bassoons (III doubling contrabassoon); 4 horns in F, 2 trumpets in C, 2 trombones, tuba; timpani and percussion (4 players: suspended cymbal, bass drum, thundersheet, egg shaker, maracas, sandpaper blocks, 3 bongos, glockenspiel, triangle, onstage bell/ring, tam-tam, vibraphone also played with a bow, 3 cowbells, small snare drum, large snare drum, 2 timbales, anvil, bowed waterphone, whip, gong, crotales, 3 different metal instruments, 3 different wooden instruments, timpani); harp; one keyboard player (celesta and organ); strings (violin I, violin II, violas and violoncelli each divisi up to 5; double basses).	approx. 72'
Urlicht Orchestra with soloist	2015	solo mezzo-soprano and orchestra Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 3 fl., 2 ob., 2 cl., 2 fg., cfg.; 4 hn., 2 tr., 2 trb., bass trb.; 3 timp., 5 perc.; hp., cel., acc.; strings	~17m 30s
Schlummert ein... Choir	2014	choir, children’s choir and orchestra	ca. 5'
13 Lieder — version for solo instrument and ensemble Chamber Music	2013	solo instrument and ensemble	13'
Dietro la musica Ensemble	2013	flute (doubling bass flute and piccolo), B-flat clarinet (doubling B-flat bass clarinet), violin, viola, violoncello and piano	14'30"
...alles Fleisch... Orchestra	2012	3 flutes (III also piccolo), 2 oboes, 3 clarinets (III also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons · 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones · timpani,…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 3 flutes (III also piccolo), 2 oboes, 3 clarinets (III also bass clarinet), 2 bassoons · 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones · timpani, percussion (crotales, campanelli, vibraphone, tambourine, triangle, gong) · harp, celesta, piano · strings	17'
Entitas Ensemble	2012	12 musicians in three groups: strings (violin I, violin II, viola, violoncello and double bass); percussion and piano; winds (flute, oboe,…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 12 musicians in three groups: strings (violin I, violin II, viola, violoncello and double bass); percussion and piano; winds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn)	17m
]obszöen[ Opera	2010	voice, narrator, viola, piano, harpsichord, bass guitar, live electronics and video	120'
Barcarole pour Frédéric et George Solo	2010	solo piano	5m
Concerto Imaginario Orchestra with soloist	2010/11	self-playing piano / stereo tape and orchestra	13'
Hallgató-Pergető String Orchestra	2010	strings: 5 vl. 1, 5 vl. 2, 5 vla., 5 vlc., 3 cb.	14m
Sonatine Solo	2010	solo piano	6'
Le Temps retrouvé Orchestra	2008	Orchestra	12'
Über das Huhn und den Sinn des Lebens Orchestra with soloist	2008	narrator and standard big band Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation 5 saxophones (2 alto, 2 tenor, 1 baritone), 4 trumpets, 4 trombones; rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drum kit)	6'
13 Lieder — version for solo instrument with live electronics Chamber Music	2005	bass clarinet and live electronics	approx. 13'11"
Klavierkonzert (Quasi una cadenza) Piano Concerto No. 2 / II. zongoraversenyOrchestra with soloist	2005	solo piano and orchestra	12'30"
Mad(á)rigál Choir	2005	15 solo voices forming a choir, with electronics	3'40"
The L.I.F.E. Voice	2005	solo soprano	17'
Dialog / Dialog (2. Version) Chamber Music	2004–2005	Original version: clarinet, piano and viola. Second version: clarinet, piano and violin.	12'
Kammerkonzert für Klarinette und Ensemble Ensemble	2004	solo clarinet and ensemble	14m 10s
Pavane Ensemble	2004	percussion, harp, two pianos, celesta, double bass and electric bass	7'
In memoriam J.V. Ensemble	2003/04	flute (doubling piccolo and alto flute in G), B-flat clarinet (doubling E-flat clarinet and B-flat bass clarinet); trumpet in C, horn in F;…Full instrumentationHide full instrumentation flute (doubling piccolo and alto flute in G), B-flat clarinet (doubling E-flat clarinet and B-flat bass clarinet); trumpet in C, horn in F; percussion (crotales, 2 triangles, vibraphone, marimba, bass drum, suspended cymbal, tam-tam, 3 gongs, small snare drum, large snare drum, bells, timpani ad libitum); piano; violin I, violin II, viola, violoncello and double bass	12'
Möbiusband Chamber Music	2003	oboe, B-flat clarinet and bassoon	6m 50s
Streichquartett Nr. 2B String Quartet No. 2BChamber Music	2003	two violins, viola, cello and tape	8'30"
Szőnyeg Ensemble	2003	soprano, ensemble and playback	4'
Streichquartett Nr. 2 String Quartet No. 2Chamber Music	2002	two violins, viola and cello	8'30"
Auge Chamber Music	2001	clarinet, piano four hands, violin and viola	7'
Schlaflied für Johanna Ensemble	2001	zither, trumpet, violoncello, double bass and organ	4'50"
Virág Chamber Music	1999	two clarinets and live electronics	2'30"
Mégis Voice	1998	mezzo-soprano and piano	5'
Klavierkonzert Piano Concerto No. 1 / I. zongoraversenyOrchestra with soloist	1996	solo piano and orchestra	13'

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