Zoltán Jeney

**Zoltán Jeney** (1943–2019) was a trailblazing Hungarian composer known for blending modernist techniques with Hungarian folk influences. A key figure in Budapest’s experimental music scene, he co-founded the New Music Studio in the 1970s, pushing boundaries with avant-garde and electronic elements while staying rooted in tradition. His works, like the Schoenberg-inspired *Alef* or the introspective *12 Songs*, showcase his knack for merging stark minimalism with emotional depth.

Jeney also had a soft spot for chamber music, as heard in releases like *Flute Works* and collaborations revisiting classics like Bach’s sonatas. Beyond composing, he shaped future generations as a professor at the Liszt Academy, leaving a legacy that bridges the raw energy of folk melodies and the precision of contemporary innovation.

Genres

Chamber Music

Minimalism

Latest Release

Wohin?

Zoltán Jeney

Album - 8 Tracks - Released September 8, 2017