György Ligeti's Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet is a celebrated work of 20th-century chamber music. Originally part of a larger set of twelve bagatelles for piano, Ligeti arranged six of them for wind quintet in 1953. The pieces showcase Ligeti's early style, characterized by complex rhythms, intricate counterpoint, and folk music influences. They range from lively and playful to melancholic and atmospheric, demonstrating his mastery of texture and color within the classical form of bagatelles (short, lightweight pieces). The work has become a staple of the modern wind quintet repertoire.