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“It is our firm conviction that mankind will live the happier when it has learned to live with music more worthily. Whoever works to promote this end, in one way or another, has not lived in vain.”

Quote by Zoltan Kodaly

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Zoltán Kodály (December 16, 1882 – March 6, 1967) was a renowned Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, and music educator. He is best known for his extensive collection and study of Hungarian folk music, collaborating with Béla Bartók to advance ethnomusicology. Kodály's compositions, such as 'Háry János Suite' and 'Variations on a Hungarian Folksong (The Peacock),' blend folk elements with modern techniques. He developed the Kodály Method, a globally influential music education approach emphasizing singing, rhythm training, and musical literacy. Kodály dedicated his life to reviving Hungarian musical heritage and is regarded as one of the fathers of Hungarian music. more

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