The latest publication of the Kodály Institute is a much-needed, long-awaited project by a former professor of our Institute, the internationally renowned Lilla Gábor. “Kodály’s Principles in the Perspective of the 21st Century – Based on Zoltán Kodály’s Writings and Speeches” is aimed for all those who wish to delve into the authentic sources: the complexity of Kodály’s vision in his own words.

The Kodály Institute held its Closing Ceremony of the Academic Year 2020-2021 on 28 May in the ceremonial hall of the Calvinist Old College and online. Due to the current COVID situation, only 20 people could attend personally, the rest could follow the ceremony via Zoom.

Free online lecture by Márta Ábrahám, violin professor of the Liszt Academy of Music, School for Exceptional Young Talents, Strings Department, with live musical demonstration on 13 May, 2021.

On the occasion of the anniversary of Professor Erzsébet Szőnyi's birthday (25 April) we would like to call your attention to two publications that were published earlier as tributes to one of the most authentic representatives of the Kodály Concept: 

“We should love music with love, but more importantly the ones we teach”

A 5-strong project consortium led by the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Academy has been awarded a significant funding of ~270.000€ through the Erasmus+ ‘Strategic Partnerships Call in Response to Covid-19’.

On the occassion of 15th March, Hungary’s National Day, HE President János Áder gave the Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit, the highest national award to two outstanding musicians who live and work outside Hungary.

Our non-degree study programmes application deadline is approaching fast.

Don’t miss the deadline, make the last finetuning on your application materials, tick your checklist and send until 31 March!

6th of March is the day when we regularly visit the Farkasréti Cemetery to pay tribute to Zoltán Kodály at his grave. This year the coronavirus restrictions allowed only a very modest, though very heartful commemoration on a beautiful sunny spring day.

Our teacher Máté Balogh won a shared 3rd prize at the II. Impronta Ensemble Composition Competition in Mannheim with his string quartet composition Der Rhein am Tomasee.

Despite the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, our renovation project has been progressing in the recent months. Since our last report, we have completed all works related to the renovation of the outside elements of the monastery building.

The annual awards of KÓTA (Association of Hungarian Choirs, Orchestras and Folk Ensembles) were announced on 22 January, the Day of the Hungarian Culture. Among the awardees are a member of our research team and an alumna from Japan.

We are going to share with you some wonderful recordings prepared by our students for the Institute’s Christmas concert at the end of last year.

Dear Prospective Students,

Thank you for your interest in the academic programmes of the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music.
As we have started preparations for the 2021-2022 academic year, I would like to share with you some useful information which will assist you in preparation for your study year at the Kodály Institute.

László Norbert Nemes, Director of the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music is one of the recipients of the 2020 Artisjus Award for his outstanding pedagogical achievements in the field of classical music. Artisjus is the Hungarian Bureau for Copyright Protection whose primary objective - beyond acting as a legal body - is to recognize the outstanding performances and achievements of the contemporary musical artists of all genre. Congratulations to László!

Judit Rajk's Stolen Time album captures a small portion of the artist’s rich repertoire: Hungarian compositions from the 20th–21st century, through Zoltán Kodály's folk song arrangements to the large-scale monody of Barnabás Dukay, the short, resigned lamentation of Zoltán Jeney, and to the sensitive song on the death of children by Máté Balogh.

Book the date of 16th December in your calendar and enjoy the Kodály 138 anniversary concert from the comfort of your home on the birthday of Kodály. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kodály's music and get enchanted by the splendour of the famous Grand Hall of the Liszt Academy of Music.

2020 was and still is a special year. It challenged us in many ways. We asked László Nobert Nemes, director of the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét, what their year looked like.

On 5 November, Kyoo-sok Choe, the Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to Hungary, visited the Institute. During the walk in the monastery, he got acquainted with the history of the building, the antecedents of the establishment of the Institute.

The newest publication by the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music is a unique collection of curated Jewish songs, dances and easy choral pieces. Recommended for classroom music teachers and choral conductors who are constantly looking for new, multicultural repertoire, to get true inspiration from this book.