Zoltán Kodály's world of music / Anna Dalos.
| Author/creator |
Dalos, Anna, 1973- author. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2020] |
| Copyright Notice | ©2020 |
| Description | x, 283 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, music ; 24 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | California studies in 20th-century music ; 27 California studies in 20th-century music ; 27. ^A473908 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Zoltán Kodály's path -- Kodály the Brahmin : the beginning of the composer's career -- A paradigm shift: the reinterpretation of the folk song concept -- Finding the voice of his "deepest inner self" : the case of String Quartet no. 1 -- Commentaries on Debussy : Kodály's turn toward Western modernity -- Nausicaa, Sappho and other women in love : women and modernism in Kodály's songs -- "From these times of war" : the case of String Quartet no. 2 -- Reflections of a nonpolitical man : Kodály after the Trianon treaty (1920) -- An encounter with a young man : the Peacock Variations -- Palestrina in Budapest : Kodály's views on church music -- Why Jeppesen? : Kodály's readings on counterpoint -- Hungarian counterpoint : contrapuntal technique in Kodály's works -- The art of fugue : about Kodály's concerto -- A symphonic self-portrait : the last years -- Epilogue -- Chronology of the life of Zoltán Kodály. |
| Abstract | Hungarian composer and musician Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967) is best known for his pedagogical system, the Kodály method, which has been influential in the development of music education around the world. For the first time, author Anna Dalos considers Kodály's career beyond the classroom and provides a comprehensive assessment of his works as a composer. In addition to the inspiration of Hungarian folk music, which is commonly ascribed to Kodály's composition, this volume presents his most important musical experiences, including the impact of Brahms, Wagner, Debussy, Palestrina, and Bach. Dalos highlights other decisive, extramusical impulses, such as World War I's bitter experience, Kodály's reception of classical antiquity, and even Kodály's interpretation of the male and female roles in his music. Dalos's impressive knowledge of the twentieth-century composer provides a timely and much-needed English-language treatment of Kodály. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2019054877 |
| ISBN | 9780520300040 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0520300041 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.K732 D37 2020 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |