Kodály's Choral Methods - Epigrams (Nine Songs With Piano). Revised Edition, Antique classic music

Kodály's Choral Methods - Epigrams (Nine Songs With Piano). Revised Edition, Antique classic music

Kodaly, Zoltan. English Words By Geoffry Russell-Smith

Published by Boosey & Hawkes., London, 1968

Condition: Very Good Soft cover, see photos

Print length

20 pages

2.        Publisher

Boosey & Hawkes

3.        Publication date

January 1, 1968

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Product details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boosey & Hawkes (January 1, 1968)
• Unknown Binding ‏ : ‎ 20 pages

The nine Epigrams (Epigrammák) were composed in 1954 along with several other educational works designed to exemplify Kodály’s method of musical education. They were originally conceived as vocalises, for a wordless voice and piano accompaniment, but the voice part can be adapted to almost any instrument. In these little pieces, grave, gay or lyrical, with their discreet polyphonic imitations between melody and accompaniment, the Hungarian accent is so perfectly absorbed into Kodály’s habit of discourse that there is hardly a hint of the exotic about them: they simply testify to a rare serenity of spirit and delight in music-making.

This comprehensive series of progressive songs and sight-singing exercises is designed to promote a thorough understanding of interval and tonality. By incorporating a wide range of Hungarian folk music and poetry, Kodaly has produced a stimulating addition to the repertoire of school and amateur choirs.

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