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| − | After gaining his PhD in philosophy and linguistics, Kodály went to Paris where he studied with Charles Widor. There he discovered, and absorbed influences from, the music of [[Claude Debussy]]. He continued his folk music-collecting expeditions through World War I without interruption. | + | {{Infobox musical artist |
| + | |Name = Zoltán Kodály | ||
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| + | |Born = December 16, 1882 Kecskemét, [[Hungary]] | ||
| + | |Died = March 6, 1967 [[Budapest]], [[Hungary]] | ||
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| + | |Notable_instruments = Orchestra<br>[[violin]]<br>[[piano]] | ||
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| + | '''Zoltán Kodály''' ({{IPA|ˈzoltaːn ˈkodaːj}}) (born December 16, 1882 in Kecskemét; died March 6, 1967 in Budapest) was a Hungarian [[composer]], ethnomusicologist, educator, [[linguist]] and [[philosopher]]. | ||
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| + | After gaining his PhD in [[philosophy]] and [[linguistics]], Kodály went to Paris where he studied with Charles Widor. There he discovered, and absorbed influences from, the music of [[Claude Debussy]]. He continued his folk music-collecting expeditions through [[World War I]] without interruption. | ||
His efforts in the field of ethnomusicology with his countryman, composer [[Bela Bartok]], contributed to the interest in collecting, studying and documenting folk music of indigenous cultures. This aspect of his musical life, along with his concerns about education, was as important as his composing. Through his pioneering efforts in ethnomusicology he fostered a condition conducive to the dissolution of cultural barriers and in so doing, provided a greater understanding of other peoples through music. | His efforts in the field of ethnomusicology with his countryman, composer [[Bela Bartok]], contributed to the interest in collecting, studying and documenting folk music of indigenous cultures. This aspect of his musical life, along with his concerns about education, was as important as his composing. Through his pioneering efforts in ethnomusicology he fostered a condition conducive to the dissolution of cultural barriers and in so doing, provided a greater understanding of other peoples through music. | ||
| − | Kodály subsequently became very interested in the problems of music education, and wrote a good deal of educational music for schools, as well as books on the subject. Some commentators refer to his ideas as the "Kodály Method" | + | Kodály subsequently became very interested in the problems of music education, and wrote a good deal of educational music for schools, as well as books on the subject. Some commentators refer to his ideas as the "Kodály Method". |
He continued to compose for professional ensembles also, with the ''Dances of Marosszék'' (1930, in versions for solo piano and for full orchestra), the ''Dances of Galanta'' (1933, for orchestra), the ''Peacock Variations'' (1939, commissioned by the Concertgebouw Orchestra to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary) and the ''Missa Brevis'' (1944, for soloists, chorus, orchestra and organ) among his better known works. The suite from his opera ''Háry János'' (1926) also became well known, though few productions of the opera take place. It was first performed in Budapest and notable conductors such as [[Arturo Toscanini]], Willem Mengelberg, [[George Szell]], Antal Dorati, [[Fritz Reiner]], Erich Leinsdorf, [[Eugene Ormandy]] and Wilhelm Furtwangler have included this colorful piece in their repertoires. | He continued to compose for professional ensembles also, with the ''Dances of Marosszék'' (1930, in versions for solo piano and for full orchestra), the ''Dances of Galanta'' (1933, for orchestra), the ''Peacock Variations'' (1939, commissioned by the Concertgebouw Orchestra to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary) and the ''Missa Brevis'' (1944, for soloists, chorus, orchestra and organ) among his better known works. The suite from his opera ''Háry János'' (1926) also became well known, though few productions of the opera take place. It was first performed in Budapest and notable conductors such as [[Arturo Toscanini]], Willem Mengelberg, [[George Szell]], Antal Dorati, [[Fritz Reiner]], Erich Leinsdorf, [[Eugene Ormandy]] and Wilhelm Furtwangler have included this colorful piece in their repertoires. | ||
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==Selected compositions== | ==Selected compositions== | ||
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| − | *''Trio for 2 Violins and Viola'' | + | * ''Concerto for Orchestra'' (1939) |
| − | *''Duo for violin & cello, Op. 7'' (1914) | + | * ''Trio for 2 Violins and Viola'' |
| − | *''Sonata for solo cello, Op. 8'' (1915) | + | * ''Duo for violin & cello, Op. 7'' (1914) |
| − | *''Missa Brevis for soloists, chorus & organ '' (1944) | + | * ''Sonata for solo cello, Op. 8'' (1915) |
| − | *''Laudes organi, for chorus & organ '' (1966) | + | * ''Missa Brevis for soloists, chorus & organ '' (1944) |
| − | *''Dances of Marosszék'' (1930) | + | * ''Laudes organi, for chorus & organ '' (1966) |
| − | *''Dances of Galanta'' (1933) | + | * ''Dances of Marosszék'' (1930) |
| − | *''Háry János'' (1926) | + | * ''Dances of Galanta'' (1933) |
| − | *''Te Deum'' (1939) | + | * ''Háry János'' (1926) |
| − | *''Peacock Variations'' (1939) | + | * ''Te Deum'' (1939) |
| − | *''Psalmus Hungaricus'' (1923) | + | * ''Peacock Variations'' (1939) |
| + | * ''Psalmus Hungaricus'' (1923) | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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* [http://www.britishkodalyacademy.org/ The British Kodaly Academy] | * [http://www.britishkodalyacademy.org/ The British Kodaly Academy] | ||
* [http://www.uemusic.at/truman/en_templates/view.php3?f_id=10959&spr=en/ Biography, list of works, and more] "Universal Edition Composers". | * [http://www.uemusic.at/truman/en_templates/view.php3?f_id=10959&spr=en/ Biography, list of works, and more] "Universal Edition Composers". | ||
| − | *[http://www.public.asu.edu/~jwang2/portfolio/methods/kodaly/kodaly.html/ Another biography and information about Z. Kodály's teaching methodology and other materials] | + | * [http://www.public.asu.edu/~jwang2/portfolio/methods/kodaly/kodaly.html/ Another biography and information about Z. Kodály's teaching methodology and other materials] |
| − | *[http://www.kodaly-inst.hu/ educates musicians according to Kodály's practice] "The Kodály institute". | + | * [http://www.kodaly-inst.hu/ educates musicians according to Kodály's practice] "The Kodály institute". |
| − | *[http://www.oake.org/ The Organization of American Kodály Educators] | + | * [http://www.oake.org/ The Organization of American Kodály Educators] |
| − | *[http://www.kodaly.org.au/ The Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia] | + | * [http://www.kodaly.org.au/ The Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia] |
[[Category:Music]] | [[Category:Music]] | ||
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[[Category:Art, music, literature, sports and leisure]] | [[Category:Art, music, literature, sports and leisure]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:28, 24 February 2007
| Zoltán Kodály | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 16, 1882 Kecskemét, Hungary |
| Died | March 6, 1967 Budapest, Hungary |
| Occupation(s) | Composer |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Orchestra violin piano | |
Zoltán Kodály (ˈzoltaːn ˈkodaːj) (born December 16, 1882 in Kecskemét; died March 6, 1967 in Budapest) was a Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, educator, linguist and philosopher.
After gaining his PhD in philosophy and linguistics, Kodály went to Paris where he studied with Charles Widor. There he discovered, and absorbed influences from, the music of Claude Debussy. He continued his folk music-collecting expeditions through World War I without interruption.
His efforts in the field of ethnomusicology with his countryman, composer Bela Bartok, contributed to the interest in collecting, studying and documenting folk music of indigenous cultures. This aspect of his musical life, along with his concerns about education, was as important as his composing. Through his pioneering efforts in ethnomusicology he fostered a condition conducive to the dissolution of cultural barriers and in so doing, provided a greater understanding of other peoples through music.
Kodály subsequently became very interested in the problems of music education, and wrote a good deal of educational music for schools, as well as books on the subject. Some commentators refer to his ideas as the "Kodály Method".
He continued to compose for professional ensembles also, with the Dances of Marosszék (1930, in versions for solo piano and for full orchestra), the Dances of Galanta (1933, for orchestra), the Peacock Variations (1939, commissioned by the Concertgebouw Orchestra to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary) and the Missa Brevis (1944, for soloists, chorus, orchestra and organ) among his better known works. The suite from his opera Háry János (1926) also became well known, though few productions of the opera take place. It was first performed in Budapest and notable conductors such as Arturo Toscanini, Willem Mengelberg, George Szell, Antal Dorati, Fritz Reiner, Erich Leinsdorf, Eugene Ormandy and Wilhelm Furtwangler have included this colorful piece in their repertoires.
Kodály also made a considerable contribution to chamber music, notably a virtuosic sonata for unaccompanied cello, and a half-hour-long Duo for cello and violin.
In 1966, the year before Kodály's death, the Kodály Quartet, a string quartet named in Kodály's honour, was formed.
Selected compositions
- Concerto for Orchestra (1939)
- Trio for 2 Violins and Viola
- Duo for violin & cello, Op. 7 (1914)
- Sonata for solo cello, Op. 8 (1915)
- Missa Brevis for soloists, chorus & organ (1944)
- Laudes organi, for chorus & organ (1966)
- Dances of Marosszék (1930)
- Dances of Galanta (1933)
- Háry János (1926)
- Te Deum (1939)
- Peacock Variations (1939)
- Psalmus Hungaricus (1923)
External links
- The British Kodaly Academy
- Biography, list of works, and more "Universal Edition Composers".
- Another biography and information about Z. Kodály's teaching methodology and other materials
- educates musicians according to Kodály's practice "The Kodály institute".
- The Organization of American Kodály Educators
- The Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia
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