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Kodály, Zoltán, 1882-1967

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1882 - 1967

Biographical History

Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967) was a Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, educator and creator of the Kodály method.

Kodály was born and raised in Hungary. He wrote his dissertation on Hungarian folk songs and composed many works based off folk songs. He is well known for his many compositions and his method that is a cirriculum for school children to learn to sight sing and he composed many works for children and amateurs.

Citation:
Oxford Music Online, 18 July, 2014 (Kodály, Zoltán biography)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

New York Harp Ensemble arrangement of Song from Háry János by Zoltán Kodály, approximately 1960-1990

 File — Box 24: Series 11, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 7766 Series 11
Dates: approximately 1960-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7766, New York Harp Ensemble collection / New York Harp Ensemble arrangements

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