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He continued his folk music-collecting expeditions through World War I without interruption.

Kodály had composed throughout this time, producing two String quartets (op.2, 1909 and op.10, 1917 respectively), Sonata for cello and piano (op.4, 1910) and Sonata for cello solo (Op.

They married in August 1910 and shared a harmonious relationship for 48 years until Emma’s death in November 1958. He continued his folk music-collecting expeditions through World War I without interruption. He also studied in Paris under the guidance of Charles Widor, further enhancing his musical education. The suite from his operaHáry János (1926) also became well known, though few productions of the opera itself take place.

He also sang in a cathedralchoir and wrote music, despite having little formal musical education.

In 1900, Kodály entered the University of Budapest to study modern languages, and began to study music at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, where Hans Koessler taught him composition.

One of the first people to undertake the serious study of folk tales, Kodály became one of the most significant early figures in the field of ethnomusicology.

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Zoltán Kodály Biography: Death, Age, Education, Nationality, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Wife, Family, Songs

Zoltán Kodály was a Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, music educator, linguist, and philosopher, renowned for developing the Kodály method of music education.

In 1907 he moved back to Budapest and gained a professorship at the Academy of Music there.

His approach revolutionized music education, especially in Hungary, and continues to influence pedagogical practices worldwide.

Kodály’s legacy extends beyond his compositions and educational philosophy. 8, 1915), and his Duo for violin and cello (op.7, 1914).

8, 1915), and his Duo for violin and cello (Op.7, 1914). Toscanini and the New York Philharmonic perform Summer Evening (3 April).

One of the first people to undertake the serious study of folk tales, Zoltán Kodály became one of the most significant early figures in the field of ethnomusicology.

It was first performed in Budapest and conductors such as Toscanini, Mengelberg and Furtwangler have included this piece in their repertoires.

Kodály remained in Budapest through World War II, retiring from teaching in 1942. Premiere of the Hymn of Zrínyi at the Music Academy (18 December).

1955-1956:

Leader of festivals to celebrate Bartók.

1956:

Leaves Budapest (around 20 October).

1957:

Returns to Budapest (8 January).

1958:

After 49 years of marriage to Kodály, Emma dies (22 November).

1959:

Marries Sarolta Péczely (18 December).

1960:

Visits England.

He died in Budapest in 1967, one of the most respected and well known figures in the Hungarian arts.

In 1966, the year before Kodály's death, the Kodály Quartet, a string quartet named in Kodály's honour, formed.

His notable students include Anne Lauber and John Verrall.

In the motion picture, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" a visual learning aid distributed to members of a conference of UFOlogist was named "Zoltan Kodaly" and referenced musical notes as hand signals.

Selected works

Orchestral

Chamber/instrumental

Intermezzo for String Trio (1905)
String Quartet No.

1, Op. 2 (1909)
Cello Sonata, Op. 4 (1910)
Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7 (1914)
Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8 (1915)^[1]
String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10 (1917)
Serenade for 2 Violins and Viola, Op. 12 (1920)

Operas

Choral

References

^Kodály Sonata for Solo Cello, Op.

8 (1915)