Zoltan Kodaly's World of Music: Volume 27 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780520300040)

Hungarian composer and musician Zolt n Kod ly (1882-1967) is best known for his pedagogical system, the Kod ly Method, which has been influential in the development of music education around the world. Author Anna Dalos considers, for the first time in publication, Kod ly's career beyond the classroom and provides a comprehensive assessment of his works as a composer. A noted collector of Hungarian folk music, Kod ly adapted the traditional heritage musics in his own compositions, greatly influencing the work of his contemporary, B la Bart k. Highlighting Kod ly's major music experiences, Dalos shows how his musical works were also inspired by Brahms, Wagner, Debussy, Palestrina, and Bach. Set against the backdrop of various oppressive regimes of twentieth-century Europe, this study of Kod ly's career also explores decisive, extramusical impulses, such as his bitter experiences of World War I, Kod ly's reception of classical antiquity, and his interpretation of the male and female roles in his music. Written by the leading Kod ly expert, this impressive work of historical and musical insight provides a timely and much-needed English-language treatment of the twentieth-century composer.

Author: Anna Dalos
ISBN-10: 0520300041
ISBN-13: 9780520300040
Publisher: University of California Press
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2020
Pages: 298
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.00d