It is with deep regret that we learned about the passing away (4 April) of Ida Erdei, retired professor of the Kodály Institute. 

At the OAKE Conference in Columbus, Ohio, USA, last week, it was announced that Péter Erdei was awarded with the OAKE Lifetime Achievement Award.

A documentary film directed by Attila Kékesi and Gábor Zsigmond Papp on the worldwide adaptation of the Kodály-concept featuring examples from the United States, Portugal, England, Finland, Scotland, The Netherlands, China, Japan, Australia.

Every year, the Institute organises a 3-5-day long programme in February or March, when, instead of the regular lessons, students have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of special lectures, workshops and other activities that do not fit into the regular timetable.

Applications are welcome to the 30th International Kodály Seminar which will be held between 15 and 26 July, 2019. 

Application deadline: 15 April

Péter Erdei, founding director of the Kodály Institute, an Artist of Merit of Hungary and Liszt and Bartók-Pásztory Prize winner, who started his conducting career 50 years ago, received the award on 20 January, 2019 at a festive concert held in the ceremonial hall of the St Imre Cistercian High School of Buda.