JUDITVARGA

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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DOT-DOT-LINE. Orchestra2026
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)

8′
TáDéVé Opera2026
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 Choir2025
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.

approx. 5′–7′ (flexible)
Endless Fall Through Purple Sky – Horizon Devours Time Orchestra with soloist2025solo organ and orchestra
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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 / Disklavier2025/26solo Disklavierongoing
Staircase Chamber Music2025flute, B-flat clarinet, violin and cello1′30″
The Centipede Dances Ensemble2025saxophone, horn, piano, harp, violin, viola, violoncello and double bass12′30″
Visszaút haza Heimkehr / HomewardEnsemble2025/26
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 Orchestra2024
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 / Disklavier2024/25
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 Orchestra2024
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 / Disklavier2024/25
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 Orchestra2024
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 Music2023viola and piano6′30″
Nachtstücke Der SandmannChamber Music2023saxophone and piano12′
The Awakening Goddess Voice2023soprano, basset horn, piano17′
Baroque Burlesque Chamber Music2022violin and pianoapprox. 9′
Bending Space and Time String Orchestra with soloist2022trumpet in C, piano and percussion, with string orchestra
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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)

12′
Stardust Orchestra with soloist2022solo trombone and orchestra
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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 Orchestra2022
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 Voice2021mezzo-soprano; optional accompaniment: two Hohner harmonicas (one in C, one in B-flat) and vibraphone, played by two players6′
Nörgeln Mérgelődős, bosszankodós — belső párbeszéd képzelt és valódi ellenségeinkkel / Nagging — an internal dialogue with imaginary and real enemiesSolo2021solo glissotar1′30″
The Silly President Solo2021talking percussionist: snare drum, otamatone (ad lib. flexatone), finger cymbals (two pairs), wind machine, bass drum, 4 different pieces of anything10′
Zankend – Stille, stumm, still Veszekedős – Csend, néma csendEnsemble2021/22
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 Orchestra2020
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 Orchestra2020
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 Music2020violin, cello and pianoapprox. 3′
Fenster – Zwölf wundersame Welten im Lockdown Windows – Twelve Wondrous Worlds in LockdownChamber Music2020clarinet in B-flat / basset horn, violoncello, piano20′
Roaring Rococo Chamber Music2020baroque violin and harpsichord; alternatively, violin and piano (ad libitum)13′
Variazioni con Tema Ensemble2020piano (solo), ensemble, sampler and tape22′
#perspektiven:los Voice2019soprano, flute, acoustic guitar, violoncelloapprox. 7′
21 Variationen über einen unerwarteten Tod Chamber Music2019E-flat clarinet and bass clarinet3′
Anamorphoses01 Chamber Music2019soprano saxophone, accordion and violoncello11′
Anamorphoses02 Chamber Music2019/20clarinet(s), cello and pianoapprox. 15′
Escapex2 Chamber Music2019violoncello and pianoapprox. 8′30″
Happy Birthday, Major Ludwig! Orchestra2019
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 Orchestra2019string orchestra: violin I, violin II, viola, violoncello and double bassapprox. 12′
Ombres densément tissées 3rd string quartet · music for Torso Modi · English title: Densely Woven Shadows · Original French title: Ombres densément tisséesChamber Music2019string quartet: violin I, violin II, viola and violoncello.12′
Pendulum Solo2019solo pianoapprox. 7′
Three Hungarian Etudes Chamber Music2019piano and cimbalom6–7′
Tiny Little People, Big Big Feelings — version with theatrical elements Chamber Music2019violin, viola, violoncello and piano, with additional objects and theatrical elements22′
Tiny Little People, Big Big Feelings — version without theatrical elements Chamber Music2019violin, viola, violoncello and piano22′
wobble Voice2019tenor, clarinet and double bass—
A Wreath Choir2018six-part mixed choir (SMATBrB)approx. 7′30″
Black and White – Kinetic Loop for String Orchestra String Orchestra2018strings: 5 vl. 1, 4 vl. 2, 3 vla., 3 vlc., cb.approx. 12′
Broken Beauty Ensemble2018flute (doubling piccolo), clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), saxophones (alto and tenor), violin, violoncello and double bass12′
Pie Jesu Choir2018
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.

3′45″
Puzzle (Black Hole Edition) Chamber Music20186 trombones, 2 bass trombones7′30″
The Night Choir2018mixed choir a cappella (SSAATTBB)approx. 8′
JUMP! Orchestra2017
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 Music2017violin, viola and violoncelloapprox. 11′16″
Pocket Requiem Choir2017mixed choir, with divisi and vocal soloists.approx. 17′
Szerelem (Love) English title: LoveOpera2015/16
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).

66′
Urlicht Orchestra with soloist2015solo mezzo-soprano and orchestra
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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

approx. 17′30″
Schlummert ein... Choir2014choir, children’s choir and orchestraapprox. 5′
13 Lieder — version for solo instrument and ensemble Chamber Music2013solo instrument and ensemble13′
Dietro la musica Ensemble2013flute (doubling bass flute and piccolo), B-flat clarinet (doubling B-flat bass clarinet), violin, viola, violoncello and piano14′30″
...alles Fleisch... Orchestra2012
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 Ensemble2012
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)

17′
]obszöen[ Opera2010voice, narrator, viola, piano, harpsichord, bass guitar, live electronics and video120′
Barcarole pour Frédéric et George Solo2010solo piano5′
Concerto Imaginario Piano Concerto in C for an imaginary Pianist and OrchestraOrchestra with soloist2010/113 flutes (III doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in A, 2 bassoons; 2 horns in F, 2 trumpets in B-flat, 2 tenor trombones and 1 bass trombone; timpani, cymbals and triangle; strings (minimum 5/5/5/5/3); stereo tape.13′
Hallgató-Pergető String Orchestra2010strings: 5 vl. 1, 5 vl. 2, 5 vla., 5 vlc., 3 cb.14′
Sonatine Solo2010solo piano6′
, >< and … are travelling on the train Chamber Music2008Erhu, guzheng, piano, percussion and conductor7′
Le Temps retrouvé Orchestra2008Orchestra12′
Über das Huhn und den Sinn des Lebens Orchestra with soloist2008narrator and standard big band
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5 saxophones (2 alto, 2 tenor, 1 baritone), 4 trumpets, 4 trombones; rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass and drum kit)

6′
Klavierquintett Chamber Music2007piano quintet—
Klavierkonzert (Quasi una cadenza) Piano Concerto No. 2 / II. zongoraversenyOrchestra with soloist2005solo piano and orchestra12′30″
Mad(á)rigál Choir200515 solo voices forming a choir, with electronics3′40″
Strictly Ballroom II Chamber Music2005solo viola and spatially arranged quartet: two alto saxophones and two clarinets6′
Dialog / Dialog (2. Version) Chamber Music2004–2005Original version: clarinet, piano and viola. Second version: clarinet, piano and violin.12′
Kammerkonzert für Klarinette und Ensemble Ensemble2004solo clarinet and ensemble14′10″
Pavane Ensemble2004percussion, harp, two pianos, celesta, double bass and electric bass7′
Strictly Ballroom III Chamber Music2004two clarinets and tape7′15″
13 Lieder — version for solo instrument with live electronics Chamber Music2003bass clarinet and live electronicsapprox. 13′11″
In memoriam J.V. Ensemble2003/04
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 Music2003oboe, B-flat clarinet and bassoon4′35″
Streichquartett Nr. 2B String Quartet No. 2BChamber Music2003two violins, viola, cello and tape8′30″
Szőnyeg Ensemble2003soprano, ensemble and playback4′
The L.I.F.E. Voice2003solo soprano17′
Words Chamber Music2003Chamber Music—
Streichquartett Nr. 2 String Quartet No. 2Chamber Music2002two violins, viola and cello8′30″
Auge Chamber Music2001clarinet, piano four hands, violin and viola7′
Schlaflied für Johanna Ensemble2001zither, trumpet, violoncello, double bass and organ4′50″
Virág Chamber Music1999two clarinets and live electronics2′30″
Mégis Voice1998mezzo-soprano and pianoapprox. 6′30″
Klavierkonzert Piano Concerto No. 1 / I. zongoraversenyOrchestra with soloist1996solo piano and orchestra13′
A fly’s life and decline Chamber Music—two violins—