Kodály Zoltán: Élete képekben és dokumentumokban – A Comprehensive Retrospective

Product Information

• Author: Eősze László
• Title: Kodály Zoltán: Élete képekben és dokumentumokban (Life in Pictures and Documents)
• Publisher: Zeneműkiadó, Budapest
• Edition: Second, expanded edition
• Publication Date: 1976
• ISBN: 9633301254
• Format: Paperback, A/5 (20.5 cm)
• Print Run: 5800 copies
• Page Count: Not specified
• Language: Hungarian
• Genre: Biography, Music History

Overview

Kodály Zoltán: Élete képekben és dokumentumokban is an in-depth biographical volume by Eősze László that chronicles the life and legacy of the eminent Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, and educator Kodály Zoltán. Richly illustrated with photographs, manuscripts, and archival documents—some made available thanks to Kodály’s family and close associates—this expanded edition offers a compelling retrospective on six decades of Kodály’s scientific and educational achievements.

The volume explores Kodály’s lifelong commitment to music education and scholarship, highlighting his relentless pursuit of a pedagogical vision that reached all social strata. It also delves into Kodály's scholarly work, linguistic and literary contributions, and his influence on Hungarian and international music culture.

The final chapters provide detailed chronicles, reports on Budapest’s musical life, portraits of contemporaries and predecessors, as well as personal recollections from those close to Kodály and his colleague Bartók Béla. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Hungarian music and the remarkable life of one of its foremost figures.

Product Features

• Format & Dimensions: A/5 paperback, 20.5 cm tall
• Edition: Second, expanded edition with additional documents and photographs
• Publisher: Zeneműkiadó, Budapest
• Content Includes: Photographs, manuscripts, personal and scholarly documents, musical and literary history
• Contributors: Kodály Zoltánné and several notable associates and scholars who provided materials and assistance
• Visuals: Includes original photographs by Harmath István and others
• Focus: Life story, scientific and educational career, music and literary scholarship, and personal recollections

Interesting Facts

• The book features exclusive photographs and manuscripts loaned by Kodály’s family and close associates, enriching the narrative with authentic visual and documentary evidence.
• It presents a scholarly perspective on Kodály’s educational ideals, emphasizing his refusal to settle for general truths but instead tailoring music education to every social class.
• Kodály’s relationship with Bartók Béla and his influence on Budapest’s musical scene are prominently documented through contemporary reports and portraits.
• The volume’s detailed chronicle section captures decades of Budapest’s rich cultural life through Kodály’s eyes and those of his contemporaries.

Publishers

Published by Zeneműkiadó, Budapest, 1976. The second, expanded edition remains a definitive source on Kodály’s life and work.

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