Laszlo Melis
Melis László László Melis (14 August 1953 – 12 February 2018) was a Hungarian composer and violinist.
Laszlo Melis
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- Born
- 1953 · Budapest.
- Died
- 2018
- Nationality
- Hungary
- Occupation
- composer · musician · violinist
- Fields
- music
- Honours
- Erkel Ferenc Prize
- Languages
- Hungarian
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Melis László László Melis (14 August 1953 – 12 February 2018) was a Hungarian composer and violinist.
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He writes primarily in the minimal style and his compositions are often characterized by a propulsive, bouncy quality. Melis was a founding member of the Hungarian new music group Group 180, which during its existence (1978–1990) performed and recorded five of his compositions. Melis has composed music for film, winning the Award for Best Music for his work in the animated pieces, A szél ("The Wind") and Gyurmatek ("Clay Play") at the 2nd Kecskemét Animation Film Festival. He composed the score for the award-winning film Son of Saul. He has also worked extensively in theater, creating incidental music for theatrical productions. His compositions have been recorded by the BMC and Hungaroton labels.
Four-storey corner building. Facade plaques: to Mr. Béni Egressy (1814–1851), Hungarian composer, librettist, translator and actor AND to Pál Rockenbauer traveller, television presenter, television director AND to László Melis violinists and composers - 26 Bródy Sándor Street = 20 Szentkirályi Street, Palotanegyed neighborhood, VIII. District of Budapest.
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1953
Laszlo Melis born at Budapest.
2018
Laszlo Melis died.
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Laszlo Melis is recorded as having received Erkel Ferenc Prize.
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