Zoltán Kodály

Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, pedagogue

Zoltán Kodály (UK:, US:; Hungarian: Kodály Zoltán, pronounced [ˈkodaːj ˈzoltaːn]; 16 December 1882 – 6 March 1967) was a Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, music pedagogue, linguist, and philosopher. He is well known internationally as the creator of the Kodály method of music education.

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Works

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  • Háry János, suite from the opera 1927 Orchestral
  • Concerto for Orchestra Orchestral
  • Dances of Galánta Orchestral
  • Dances of Marosszék Keyboard
  • Psalmus Hungaricus, oratorio for tenor, chorus, children's chorus ad lib, orchestra, and organ, op. 13 Vocal
  • Sonata for Solo Cello, op. 8 Chamber
  • Variations on a Hungarian folksong, 'The Peacock' Orchestral