Iris Szeghy facts for kids
Iris Szeghy (born in 1956) is a talented composer from Slovakia. She now lives in Switzerland. A composer is someone who writes music. Iris Szeghy has created many different kinds of music.
About Iris Szeghy
Iris Szeghy was born in a city called Prešov in Slovakia. She loved music from a young age. She studied piano and how to write music (composition) at the Conservatory in Košice. Later, she continued her studies at the Music Academy in Bratislava. She even earned a special degree called a doctoral degree there.
Iris Szeghy has traveled a lot for her music. She spent time in different places around the world. These places are called 'composer residencies'. It's like being a visiting artist. She worked in places like Stuttgart, Germany, and San Diego, United States. She also visited Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Paris, France.
Iris Szeghy has won many international awards for her music. Her compositions have been played and heard all over the world. You can hear her music in Europe, America, and Australia.
Her Music
Iris Szeghy writes music for many different groups of instruments and voices. She composes for large orchestras, smaller groups of instruments (called chamber ensembles), and singers.
Some of her interesting works include:
- Hommage à Rodin (meaning 'Tribute to Rodin')
- Musica Dolorosa (a string quartet)
- A Day in Manhattan / Un Jour à Manhattan
- Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra (a piece for a cello and a full orchestra)
- Vivat Sommer / Vivat Summer! (a small suite for clarinet)
- Christmas Carol
- The Prayer / La Preghiera / Ima
- Hesse-Fragments (a cycle for voice and piano)
She has written pieces for choirs, solo singers, and various instruments. Her music often tells a story or expresses strong feelings.
