Monday, October 17, 2022

TDCM: October 17th - Zoltán Kodály

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967)


Bio

Zoltán Kodály was born in Hungary. He studied at the University of Budapest and the Hungarian Academy of Music. He was successful enough to travel to Paris for tutoring from Charles Widor. He returned to Hungary and began studying the local folk music. He and Bartók became friends and worked to support one another's careers. He wrote extensively on Hungarian folk music and on musical education and was a prolific composer.  

Music

Háry-János-Suite


Summer Evening


Concerto for Orchestra


Peacock Variations


Dances of Galánta


Sonata for Solo Cello


Nine Pieces for Piano


7 Pieces



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