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Zoltán Kodály
1882 – 1967
About this person
Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, pedagogue (1882–1967)
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
December 16, 1882
Kecskemét
Date of death
March 6, 1967
Budapest
Citizenship
Hungary
Occupations & fields
linguistclassical composerconductorpoliticiansecondary school teachermusicologist
Awards & honours
Kossuth PrizeKossuth Order of MeritCorvin WreathHungarian Heritage AwardGreat Artist of Hungary AwardKossuth Prize
Notable works
Háry JánosThe Transylvanian Spinning-roomDances of GalántaPsalmus HungaricusSonata for Solo Cello
- Field and occupation
- maďarský hudební skladatel a pedagog
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