Zoltan Kodaly's World of Music - (California Studies in 20th-Century Music) by Anna Dalos (Hardcover)

Zoltán Kodály: A Hungarian Composer Rediscovered - The Definitive Guide to Understanding the Life, Music, and Legacy of a 20th-Century Musical Icon! Discover the life, music, and legacy of Zoltán Kodály, one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.

This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at Kodály's career beyond his classroom teachings, exploring his major musical experiences, inspirations, and extramusical impulses. Learn about Kodály's pedagogical system, the Kodály Method, which has been influential in music education around the world.

Delve into his most important works as a composer, including his adaptation of Hungarian folk music, inspired by Brahms, Wagner, Debussy, Palestrina, and Bach. Uncover the decisive factors that shaped Kodály's career, such as World War I, classical antiquity, and his interpretation of male and female roles in his music.

Explore how these experiences influenced his musical works and contributed to his reputation as a composer. Written by the leading Kodály expert, this book provides a timely and much-needed English-language treatment of the twentieth-century composer.

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