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György Kurtág

György Kurtág is a Hungarian composer known for concise, intensely expressive works and a major presence in contemporary classical music. Reliable public details are limited here, but the quote reflects a careful, disciplined approach to artistry.

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Quotes by György Kurtág

Anything worth doing is worth doing well. And anything worth doing well is worth doing slowly. — György Kurtág

Why Meaningful Work Deserves Time and Care

At first glance, György Kurtág’s remark seems to challenge a culture obsessed with speed. Yet his sequence is precise: if something is truly worth doing, it deserves quality, and if quality matters, then haste becomes a...

Created on: 5/6/2026