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Offering a critically nuanced exploration of Zoltán Kodály, the book reveals a more complex portrait of the Hungarian composer and ethnomusicologist. It challenges the idealized image often held in Hungary, presenting him as a multifaceted figure with both strengths and flaws. With new insights and a fresh perspective, the work aims to elevate Kodály's significance in the broader musical landscape, addressing his scholarly neglect outside of Hungary while celebrating his impressive contributions to music and education.

A compilation of theses and abstracts that deal with Kodaly and, specifically, his chamber music works. Subjects in focus are Budapest around 1900, folk music elements within his first and second string quartets, and "The Ripest and Deepest Work" (Kodaly's Serenade for Two Violins and Viola, Op. 12), among many more.