Péter Bornemisza (c. 1535 – 1584) was a Hungarian Lutheran bishop of noble birth. His father was killed by the Turks around the time he was six years old. A scholar from England, at theUniversity of Cracow, first interested him in Protestantism and laterPhilipp Melanchthon had a strong impact on him. He later preached and printed Protestant works in his native land.[1] In addition to religious work he proved to be a significant playwright of works such asMagyar Elektra.[2]
Hungarian composerGyörgy Kurtág'ssong cycleThe Sayings of Péter Bornemisza (1963–1968) for soprano and piano[3] incorporates brief texts from Bornemisza's sermons.[4]
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